# We bring cars from Europe to Portugal and buy yours, with the numbers done first

Source: TugaCarro (https://tugacarro.com/en/inicio/). Updated: 2026-11-14. ISV calculator: https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/

Since 2022 we have been importing used cars from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. We work out the ISV and the on-the-road price before you buy, handle the registration and, if you want to sell your car, make a written offer after seeing it.

> General information, not legal or tax advice. Amounts are estimates. Always confirm with the Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) and the IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes) before you buy.

## Short answer

- Since 2022 we import used cars from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany to Portugal.
- Numbers first: ISV, IUC, transport and registration, in writing, so you know the on-the-road price before you buy.
- Registration of an imported car: customs declaration, ISV, inspection, Portuguese plates and title.
- We buy your car in Lisbon, Loures, Porto and Leiria: inspection at your place, written offer, payment by bank transfer.
- Free tools: ISV calculator with the 2026 tables, catalogue with the ISV included and Telegram alerts.

## What we do

| Service | For whom | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door import | You want a car from Europe without dealing with anything | [Import from Germany](https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-alemanha/) |
| Registration of an imported car | You already bought the car abroad and need Portuguese plates | [Calculate the ISV](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/) |
| We buy your used car | You want to sell with no listing, no haggling and no waiting | [Sell your car](https://tugacarro.com/en/vender-carro/) |
| Catalogue with ISV included | You are looking for a car and want to compare Portugal with Europe | [See the catalogue](https://tugacarro.com/en/carros/) |
| Listing alerts | You follow the market and want to see new cars first | [@TugaCarroBot](https://t.me/TugaCarroBot) |

## Why the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

In our experience these are the three markets where the numbers work best for Portugal: plenty of cars, lower prices than here and paperwork we know well.

- Netherlands: many plug-in hybrids and electric cars. The public RDW register shows the technical data from the plate, and NAP confirms the mileage.
- Belgium: diesels and family estates at good prices. Every sale comes with a Car-Pass, the official mileage certificate.
- Germany: the largest used-car market in Europe, especially premium cars, often with a full service book.

What decides whether it pays off is almost always the ISV in Portugal. That is why we work out the ISV of every car before taking any step. [Calculate the ISV of your car](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/).

## How we work

1. **Tell us the car or the budget** The listing link, or the make, model and how much you want to spend.
2. **We do the numbers** ISV, IUC, transport and registration, in writing, before any deposit.
3. **We check it and bring it** History, mileage and documents; then transport to Portugal.
4. **We register it and hand it over** With Portuguese plates and the documents in your name.

## Want to sell your car?

We buy used cars in Lisbon, Loures, Porto and Leiria. We agree on an inspection wherever suits you, send a written offer and, if you accept it, pay by bank transfer. No listing, no haggling, no obligation.

[Ask for an offer for my car →](https://tugacarro.com/en/vender-carro/)

## Where we work and how to reach us

We are based in the Lisbon area (Loures). We do inspections and deliveries in and around Lisbon, Porto and Leiria; import and registration cover the whole country.

- [Telegram @TugaCarroBot](https://t.me/TugaCarroBot): listing alerts with the ISV already worked out.
- [Instagram @tugacarro](https://www.instagram.com/tugacarro/): cars we brought, real numbers and ISV news.

## Frequently asked questions

**How long has TugaCarro been working?** We have been importing used cars from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany to Portugal since 2022. The calculator, the catalogue and the Telegram bot are the tools we use every day, open to everyone.

**Can I ask just for the numbers, with no obligation?** Yes. Send the listing link or the car's details and we reply with the ISV, the IUC and the on-the-road cost. You only go ahead if you want to.

**How much does it cost to register an imported car?** The biggest part is the ISV, which depends on engine size, CO₂ and the car's age: work it out in the calculator. The fixed fees add up to a few hundred euros, and our service is quoted in writing before we start.

**Where do you buy used cars?** In and around Lisbon, Loures, Porto and Leiria. Elsewhere, ask anyway: we tell you straight away whether we can come and see the car.

**Is the ISV calculator free?** Yes, free and without sign-up, with the 2026 ISV Code tables, the age reduction and the annual IUC.

## Read next

- [ISV calculator](https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/)
- [Import a car from Germany](https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-alemanha/)
- [Sell your car](https://tugacarro.com/en/vender-carro/)
- [Cars in Portugal and cars to import](https://tugacarro.com/en/carros/)
- [Import a car from outside the EU](https://tugacarro.com/en/importar-carro-fora-da-ue/)

## Tools

- ISV calculator with "outside the EU" mode: https://tugacarro.com/en/simulador-isv/
- TugaCarro bot on Telegram: https://t.me/TugaCarroBot