If you would like to be free of all public transportation and buy a car in Cyprus, be sure to study the following information carefully to avoid a rude awakening.
Whether you are more inclined towards a new or used car is up to you and your wallet. If you buy a used car in Cyprus, it is definitely a matter of trust. The service check familiar from Germany is not carried out regularly on most cars. In addition, shock absorbers and tires often suffer due to the poor road conditions. It is not uncommon for people to discover significant defects after buying a used car. They have no choice but to look for a used car dealer who will gain their trust. If you buy a car from a private person, you will not receive any warranty services.
Unfortunately, in Cyprus it is also not uncommon for the mileage to be somewhat modified on one car or another. Also hidden defects are often concealed.
If you have been living in Cyprus for a long time, you will certainly have made some contacts. Contacts are simply part of life in Cyprus. At best, you should already have a garage on hand that will help you check out a used car. It is better to pay a little money here than to be faced with large and costly repairs later.
The platforms managed in two languages, https://www.bazaraki.com/ and https://www.offer.com.cy/ are, along with Facebook Marketplace, the best sources in Cyprus to find a used car.
Compared to other countries the purchase prices for cars in Cyprus are often higher. Since most cars have to be imported first and import duties are relatively high, it is understandable that prices go up. The exact duties are based on engine capacity, CO2 emissions, mileage and the age of the car. How exactly the cubic capacity is calculated, we explain in the following table:
Displacement | Cost per cc |
0 cc - 1650 cc | 0,51 Euro |
1651 cc - 2250 cc | 3,42 Euro |
2251 cc - 3000 cc | 5,98 Euro |
mehr als 3000 cc | 7,69 Euro |
From this table you can see that importing a car with more than 1650 cc engine capacity is more expensive than importing, for example, a car with a 1.6l engine.
The applicable taxes, called Road-Tax here in Cyprus, are based on the respective engine capacity of the vehicle. Again, we have a table for you to better understand:
Displacement | Yearly Taxes |
Up to 1450 cc | 10,00 to 62,00 Euro |
Up to 1650 cc | 87,00 to 99,00 Euro |
Up to 2050 cc | 198,00 to 246,00 Euro |
Up to 2250 cc | 297,00 to 326,00 Euro |
Up to 2650 cc | 443,00 to 521,00 Euro + |
In Cyprus, all cars older than 4 years must undergo an inspection known as MOT. The emissions, suspension, steering, brakes, lights and tires are checked. To do this, your car is connected to a computer which takes about 45 minutes to check all the data. Every 2 years this test must be repeated. Only after passing the test, you can register your car. As a rule, car owners should make sure that the service is performed routinely. The cost of a TÜV inspection is 35 euros as of 2020.
Even for older vehicles, it is customary in Cyprus to take out comprehensive insurance. If you want to bring the percentages of your car insurance from other countries, you need a copy of your contract in English translation. You will then also be classified lower with most insurance companies. This is mainly about the no-claims bonus. You have another advantage if you have an English driver's license (here the experience in left-hand traffic speaks for you). If you drive accident-free, the amount is often reduced after the first year.
There are many differences in car dealerships in Cyprus, as there is almost everything from brand representatives with new cars to car dealerships that sometimes take some getting used to. You should expect to be offered a used car that is not cleaned, nor to be given information that justifies the price. If you set out to find a car on your own, you should visit and compare several car dealers or car dealerships for your own learning process.
You also have the option of using an agency to import a car from the UK or from Japan. Japanese cars are among the most well-kept cars and not only because there are great roads in Japan. You can find more information on the following pages:
https://www.autoshippers.co.uk/cyprus_car_shipping_guide.htm
https://www.algysautos-cyprus.com/
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