Sell Your UK-Registered Car in Hungary
Came home from the UK with your car? Registering it now means customs, 27% VAT, registration tax and a műszaki vizsga before Hungarian plates. We buy it on UK plates, collect free anywhere in Hungary and pay you on the day.
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Why not just register it in Hungary?
Since Brexit a UK-registered car is a non-EU import. Here is what putting it on local plates actually involves — and why most owners sell it back to the UK instead.
- A UK car is a non-EU import: 10% customs duty (unless UK-built) and 27% VAT — the highest in the EU.
- Registration tax (regisztrációs adó) is charged at first registration, scaled by engine size, emissions class and age.
- Right-hand drive goes through individual approval with headlamp and mirror changes, and sells for less here.
- Once resident you must register the car; the UK registration lapses without an MOT and UK insurance.
Read the full guide: driving a UK-registered car in Hungary →
Why Sellers in Hungary Choose Us
Hungarians coming home from the UK, and Britons settled around Budapest or Lake Balaton, are in the same position: since Brexit a UK car is a non-EU import. Customs duty and 27% VAT come first, then Hungary's registration tax (regisztrációs adó), the műszaki vizsga and, for a right-hand-drive car, the individual approval route with headlamp changes. For most cars it costs more than the car will ever be worth on Hungarian plates.
We buy UK-registered cars in Hungary exactly as they stand — UK plates, right-hand drive, with or without an MOT — and return them to the UK trade, where they sell at full value. Free collection from Budapest to Debrecen, Szeged and Pécs, all export paperwork handled, payment in pounds sterling (£) before the car leaves.
Free Collection Across Hungary
We collect right across Hungary — Budapest and Győr on the way through Austria, Debrecen, Szeged and Pécs further out, the Balaton towns in between — within days of you accepting the offer. The car goes on a transporter and every export document is completed by us.
Right-Hand Drive? No Problem
Hungary drives on the right, so a right-hand-drive UK car is an awkward sale locally and rarely earns a fair price. In the UK it is a normal car at full value — which is why we can pay UK trade prices for it.
We collect UK-registered vehicles from Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged and every town in between — all paperwork handled, and you're paid in pounds sterling (£) on the day of collection. Get your free, guaranteed valuation.
An Effortless 3-Step Process
Simple, transparent, and built to solve your problem without any hassle.
Submit Your Details
Use our secure form to tell us about your car and where it is in Hungary. It takes less than two minutes.
Accept Your Offer
You'll receive a fair, guaranteed cash offer. If you accept, we'll arrange collection from your address.
Get Paid Instantly
We'll transfer the money securely to your bank account on collection day. The car doesn't move until you have your money.
We Also Buy UK Cars Across Europe
Not in Hungary? We collect from every country below — free, wherever you are.
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Guernsey
Hungary
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Jersey
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Vatican City
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay the registration tax or pass the műszaki vizsga before selling to you?
No. We buy the car as a UK-registered vehicle and export it, so customs, VAT, registration tax, the műszaki vizsga and the kormányablak are all avoided.
Can you pay into my UK bank account?
Yes — we pay in pounds sterling (£) by instant transfer while our driver is with you. A Hungarian account works too; your bank converts the pounds.
How quickly can you collect my car?
We can typically arrange collection within 5-7 working days of you accepting our offer, depending on your location in Europe.
Are there any hidden fees?
Absolutely not. Our service is completely free to use and we cover all collection and administration costs — there are no fees or deductions at any point.
Is my offer final?
Every offer is subject to a short inspection when we collect the car, simply to confirm it matches the details and condition you described. If everything is as described, the offer stands.
How and when do I get paid?
You will be paid in pounds sterling (£) via a secure and instant bank transfer on the day of collection. Our driver will not leave with the vehicle until you have confirmed the funds are in your account.
Can you buy my car without an MOT or road tax?
Yes, absolutely. We specialize in buying cars regardless of their MOT or tax status.
I can't find my V5C (logbook). Can you still buy my car?
Yes, in most cases we can still purchase your vehicle. We handle all the necessary DVLA paperwork to confirm ownership. Please mention this when you fill out the form.