Sell Your UK-Registered Car in Romania
Back in Romania with a car on British plates? A right-hand-drive UK car cannot be registered here any more, and residents get 90 days on foreign plates. We buy it as it is, collect free anywhere in Romania and pay you on the day.
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Why not just register it in Romania?
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.
- Right-hand-drive cars last registered outside the EU cannot be registered in Romania — a UK car needs a left-hand-drive conversion first.
- Residents may use a foreign-registered car for a maximum of 90 consecutive days; after that, fines of over 4,000 lei and possible impoundment.
- A UK car is a non-EU import: 10% customs duty (unless UK-built) plus 21% VAT before RAR and ITP.
- Even converted, a former right-hand-drive car sells poorly in Romania; in the UK it is a normal car.
Read the full guide: driving a UK-registered car in Romania →
Why Sellers in Romania Choose Us
More than half a million Romanians have lived in the UK, and many drove home in the car they bought there. Since Brexit that car has a problem: RAR will not register a right-hand-drive vehicle that was last registered outside the EU, and a Romanian resident may only use a foreign-registered car for 90 consecutive days before fines of over 4,000 lei apply. Converting the steering to the left costs more than most cars are worth.
We are the way out. We buy UK-registered cars in Romania exactly as they stand — on UK plates, right-hand drive, with or without a valid MOT — and return them to the UK trade, where they sell at full value. British residents in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Brașov with a car they never re-registered get the same deal: free collection, all export paperwork handled, payment in pounds sterling (£) before the car moves.
Free Collection Across Romania
We collect across Romania — Bucharest and Wallachia, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Timișoara in Transylvania, Iași in Moldavia — usually within days of you accepting the offer. The car travels on a transporter, so it does not need to be driven or registered. Every export document is ours to complete; you hand over the keys and the V5C.
Right-Hand Drive? No Problem
Romania drives on the right and, since Brexit, will not register a right-hand-drive car that came from the UK. That leaves a converted car sold at a loss, or selling it back to the UK where right-hand drive is the norm — which is what we do, at UK trade prices.
We collect UK-registered vehicles from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara 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 Romania. 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 Romania? 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
My UK car cannot be registered in Romania — can you still buy it?
Yes. That is exactly the situation we buy from. The car is exported back to the UK as a UK-registered vehicle, so RAR, ITP and the steering-wheel rule do not apply. We collect it on a transporter from any address in Romania.
Can you pay into my UK bank account?
Yes — we pay in pounds sterling (£) by instant bank transfer while our driver is with you, and a UK account is the easiest place to receive it. If you only have a Romanian account we pay that in pounds and your bank converts it; a Revolut or Wise account usually gives a better rate.
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.