FAQ

Diplomats often receive special conditions when purchasing vehicles in Austria, including the ability to buy vehicles without VAT due to diplomatic privileges.

Additionally, diplomats may receive discounts from manufacturers. As a result, these vehicles can often be sold at more competitive prices compared to standard market vehicles.

In most cases, diplomatic vehicles are identical to vehicles sold on the Austrian market.

They are typically purchased directly from authorized dealers and maintained according to manufacturer specifications. Occasionally, some optional equipment packages may differ depending on the original purchase configuration.

Yes. Diplomatic vehicles retain the full manufacturer warranty, just like any other vehicle purchased from an authorized dealer.

The warranty remains valid as long as the vehicle has been serviced according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

No. Because diplomats are exempt from VAT, VAT cannot be shown separately on the invoice when the vehicle is sold.

However, if the required holding period has passed or an exemption from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exists, the vehicle can be sold without additional VAT payments in Austria.

Yes. Diplomatic vehicles can usually be financed through leasing or financing companies, depending on the buyer’s eligibility and the financing provider’s terms.

Our team can assist you with available financing options.

Yes. Most modern vehicles allow the menu language to be changed easily through the vehicle’s settings.

Navigation systems, dashboard displays, and other functions can typically be set to German, English, or other supported languages.

Diplomatic vehicles are often delivered with English documentation, as many diplomats use English as their primary language.

However, German manuals can be obtained from authorized dealerships or service centers if required.

A Dauersperre refers to a restriction placed on a vehicle that prevents it from being sold tax-free under certain conditions.

If a vehicle with a permanent restriction is sold, certain taxes or duties may need to be paid depending on:

• the country of origin
• whether the vehicle was imported from outside the EU
• whether VAT or NoVA was originally exempted

These rules are regulated by Austrian and European Union tax laws.

Yes. Diplocars specializes in selling diplomatic vehicles for diplomats, embassy staff, and international organization employees.

We handle:

• Vehicle valuation
• Professional listings and advertising
• Buyer inquiries and negotiations
• Test drives and appointments
• NoVA calculations
• Vehicle deregistration with Austrian authorities

Our goal is to make the selling process fast, simple, and stress-free.

The time required to sell a vehicle depends on factors such as:

• vehicle brand and model
• condition and mileage
• market demand

However, thanks to our network of buyers and dealers, many vehicles are sold within a short period of time.