German cars do not need additional advertising. Safety, comfort and quality are what attracts car enthusiasts from all over the world to German car brands. Audi cars occupy a special place among them. It is not difficult to buy an Audi in Germany on your own, without intermediaries at an affordable price - any modification, new or used (the roads and operating conditions are not like Russian ones) - today it is not difficult.
10 reasons to choose Audi
The success of Audi cars and their high popularity in Germany and the world can be explained by a number of advantages that distinguish them favorably from other brands of cars. They are distinguished by high reliability, recognizable design, use of unique technological and ergonomic innovations. For many, this particular brand has become the personification of the German car industry.
Interesting fact: The Audi logo (four rings) symbolizes the 1932 unification of the four car factories Horch, DKW, Audi and Wanderer. But there are several versions about the brand name (Audi). According to one of them, the year of its appearance is 1909. It was in this year that August Horch, due to disagreements with partners, left the auto company August Horch & Cie and founded his own company. Since his name Horch was already taken, he used the word "horchen" ("listen") for the name, which he then replaced with the Latin "audi".
Benefits that can seriously affect the choice of this particular car brand include:
- constant implementation of our own technical developments (Quattro and others). The slogan of the Audi company is “Superiority of high technologies”;
- adequate pricing policy of Audi;
- unpretentiousness of the car to road surface and fuel;
- high quality and reliability of assembly, durability;
- attractive design solutions;
- comfort and ergonomics of the vehicle;
- increased security guarantees;
- powerful high-tech engines (gasoline and diesel) with a high level of endurance;
- fast acceleration and gaining speed;
- high road stability and maneuverability.
Interesting fact. In 2021, first in the United States, and then in Europe, a scandal flared up with the Volkswagen concern, which deliberately underestimated the real level of harmful emissions of diesel engines, dubbed "dieselgate". As a result, millions of cars around the world were recalled, customer confidence in VW, as well as in Audi, Skoda, Seat, was shaken, which immediately affected prices.
Russian lovers of diesel cars have the opportunity to take advantage of the "diesel gate" in Germany, as a result of which the prices for such cars have dropped sharply.
Car from Germany: purchase and delivery to the Russian Federation without intermediaries
You can buy a German car, including an Audi, without leaving the Russian Federation, through official dealers. However, the offer in dealer networks is limited: as a rule, these are expensive exclusives or the most popular budget models. Most of the segment of mid-price cars with various configurations and equipment remains out of access.
The way out is simple: go to Germany, choose what you really like (a new model or with a used one) and drive the car home on your own.
An important advantage of this method is the ability to avoid unnecessary financial costs.
- Firstly, the prices for cars in Germany will be without any intermediary markups - car dealerships often hold promotional campaigns, and when buying a used car, bargaining is appropriate, since German sellers, in response to reasonable arguments, agree to discounts.
- Secondly, you can save money when clearing a car - individuals have the right to import cars for personal use at preferential customs tariffs.
However, before you go to Germany for a car, you should familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of exporting a car from Germany and the rules for importing it into the Russian Federation. Read more about this and other nuances of buying a car and its registration in the article "How to buy a car in Germany".
Buying a car in Germany: options
Where and how you buy a car will depend on what kind of car you are going to buy. If we are talking about a new car, then it is best to visit the official site of "Audi" in Germany in Russian.
On the site, you can not only choose the model you like, but also choose the desired configuration, sign up for a test drive, and apply for a loan.
It should be borne in mind that the Russian-language version differs from the site in German in that a number of models are not represented here at all.
In general, new cars and those that have already been in operation can be found on any of the German car sites. Using filters makes the search easier: you can specify the year of manufacture, mileage, fuel type, desired price and other parameters.
Among such sites there are also Russian-language ones, for example, www.autoscout24.de, www.auto.de. It is one of the largest and most popular online resources for car buyers and sellers, not only in Germany, but also in Europe.
The sale of audi and cars of other brands at auto auctions such as Autorola.de, BCA-europe.com, Ebay.de and others is very popular. You can learn more about this by reading the article "Auto Auction in Germany".
A used car can also be picked up using private advertisements in German newspapers and social networks, purchased at one of the many auto houses (car dealerships) or at the German car markets, of which there are more than 30 thousand.
The service of buying a car on order with delivery to Russia
It often happens that a client cannot independently go to Germany for a car due to lack of free time, poor command of foreign languages, state of health, unwillingness to delve into the intricacies of customs clearance of documents. In such cases, it is advisable to seek professional help.
In Germany and Russia, there are a large number of firms that will purchase a custom-made car with delivery to Russia for an additional fee. For example, https://destacar.de/, http://auto.germany.ru/, http://augsburg-auto.ru and others.
The main advantage in this case will be the saved time and nerves. In addition, intermediaries will undertake:
- search for the required model or modification of the car, selection of a complete set in accordance with the order;
- execution of all necessary documents;
- customs clearance and delivery of the car to the addressee.
Professionals will also help prevent the purchase of a "pig in a poke" - a car recovered from an accident or a "drowned man" (in recent years, floods and floods have become more frequent in Germany).
The main disadvantage is additional costs. So, purchasing a car at a price of 11,700 euros, you will need to pay an additional 500 euros of fees (for a purchase to order) and pay for delivery (for example, from Dresden to St. Petersburg - about 1,000 euros).
Instead of a conclusion: a few tips for those who decide to buy a car in Germany
Those who decide to buy a car in Germany should adhere to several recommendations:
- clearly define the amount of money that you are willing to spend on the purchase of a car, its registration, insurance, taking into account additional costs in the amount of at least 10% of the value of the car;
- have free time to find the right car - its number will be proportional to the state of the selected vehicle;
- prepare in advance for the purchase: find out all the pros and cons of the desired model (for persons without sufficient experience in operating a car, it is better to have a qualified assistant) and master all the nuances of paperwork (sale and purchase, customs clearance);
- decide on delivery - on its own or using the services of a carrier.
In addition, when drawing up a transaction and documents for the purchase and sale of a car in Germany, it will not hurt to know one of the foreign languages - English or German. This will help not only save time, but also clarify the situation on the technical condition and operating conditions of the car, as well as on some other issues.
