Quite often while choosing the right car model we forget to think about what follows after the very purchase. And we’re talking about a few things here, very often - essential ones.
NB! If the seller refuses to cooperate, I can turn to the insurer directly with a written unilateral request.
If I decide to buy a newly imported car I must pay an eco-tax or the so called product fee. It is paid once when putting the car in motion in the country for the first time and the amount varies depending on the car. Usually in the Traffic police there is a price list but if such is missing I can check the Appendix №2 to article 1, paragraph 5, point 2 of the “Ordinance determining the terms and conditions for payment of a product fee”. The criteria is the "age" of the car.
If I buy a newly imported vehicle I should purchase the necessary vignette to be able to drive along the national roads. The price of the vignette varies depending on the vehicle category and its term of validity.
Within 2 months after purchase I have to pay a tax for the vehicle on condition that it was not already paid by the seller until the end of the current year.
Within 2 months after the car purchase I am obliged to declare my vehicle before the respective municipality according to my permanent address. Upon submission of my declaration I should also present a document for the paid tax.
(*) The current article aims to outline some of Your basic rights, with no claims to be a legal advisor. If you are facing some difficulties or if your case is more complex we strongly encourage you to consult a legal expert. (*)
Author: Lilyana Popova
Translator: Tatyana Popova