LHD Sourcing for American & Australian Expats in Europe

Moving to France, Spain, or Portugal?

Our dedicated expat team handles the entire sourcing, purchase, and registration of your European car. Email us today

Moving to Europe? Sourcing Beats Shipping!

Are you relocating to France, Spain, Portugal, or Italy under a Digital Nomad, D7, or Golden Visa? If so, welcome to Europe!

One of the most common mistakes American and Australian expats make is attempting to **ship their US or Australian vehicles to Europe**. While it might seem convenient, the reality of shipping a vehicle transatlantically is a legal, financial, and mechanical nightmare:

The US-to-EU Homologation Trap

US-spec vehicles do not comply with European road standards. Registering them requires an **Individual Approval (RTI)** through the French **DREAL** (or equivalent in Spain/Portugal). Modifying lights, glass, and emissions to pass can take months and cost **€3,000 to €8,000** in administrative and garage fees, with zero guarantee of success.

The Narrow Street & Parking Reality

American giant SUVs and trucks (like Ford F-150s, RAMs, or large Chevrolets) are mathematically too wide for European medieval village streets, narrow lanes, and standard underground parking garages. A European-spec vehicle is essential for daily life.

The Premium Sourcing Solution

We source premium, European-spec Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles directly from professional fleets in Germany and the Netherlands. We focus heavily on **Automatic Transmissions** (preferred by US/Aussie drivers) and deliver a fully compliant, road-ready car directly to you.

Our Specialized Expat Sourcing Package

At My-LHD Car France, we make getting your new car the easiest part of your relocation:

Automated Sourcing & History Checks — We find your perfect LHD car (Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Volvo, etc.), run full title/mileage history audits, and purchase it from certified dealers on the continent.
Full Registration & Tax Compliance — Our bilingual registration desks handle all local paperwork, taxes, and import filings (*Quitus Fiscal* in France, *Gestoria* in Spain, *IMT* in Portugal) to deliver permanent plates.
Airport Handover & Home Delivery — We can coordinate the transport so your fully registered and insured car is waiting for you **directly at your arrival airport** (Paris CDG, Nice, Madrid, Lisbon) or delivered straight to your new residence.
Comprehensive 6-Month Warranty — All sourced cars come with a comprehensive mechanical and electrical warranty, giving you complete peace of mind.

Let Us Source Your European Car

Don't waste thousands of dollars shipping a non-compliant vehicle. Let our specialized expat desk deliver your turnkey, road-ready European car.

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