Buying a car – everything you need to know

A car or motorhome is a major purchase. Comparis guides you through the process – from choosing the right vehicle and negotiating the deal through to registration. This ensures that nothing gets overlooked and you can enjoy your vehicle for years to come.

Choose the right vehicle

Petrol or electric, small or family car, manual or automatic – what vehicle is best for you? These articles can help you choose.

Eco-friendly cars
More and more Swiss motorists are opting for alternative fuel vehicles. By choosing sustainable mobility solutions, you can save on both insurance and tax.

Diesel vehicles
With values falling and urban centres introducing bans, is a diesel vehicle still worth buying? Discover the pros and cons of diesel vehicles.

Motorhomes
Likely travel destinations, your need for home comforts and the way you intend to use the vehicle are key factors when choosing a motorhome.

Find the best deal

The car market is huge, which makes it difficult to tell the good deals from the bad. But if you research properly, you can avoid unpleasant surprises when buying.

Comparis price evaluation
Comparis evaluates the price of vehicles advertised on the online car marketplace. This helps you single out the better deals.

Fake ads
Be wary of deals that look too good to be true.

Buying a car
Before buying a car, compare a range of deals and check the vehicle’s energy label. Insist on a proper purchase agreement. Here are some key tips on buying a car.

Direct import
Used cars are often cheaper in neighbouring countries. However, you also need take customs duties, VAT and various fees into account. So is a direct import still worth considering? Comparis breaks down the figures.

Buying a used car
Always be extra careful when looking at used car deals. The inclusion of a guarantee is a good sign. Comparis has compiled some tips on finding a good second-hand car.

Mileage fraud
Approximately one third of used cars have falsified mileage readings.

Used car checklist
Paperwork, type certificate number, engine – is everything about your chosen car in order? With the Comparis checklist for used cars, you can be sure you’ve covered all the bases.

Where to search for a car

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Registering a vehicle

In Switzerland, you are required to register your vehicle(s) at the Road Traffic Office of your canton of residence.

The right way to register
Whether you’re moving home, importing a vehicle or buying a new or used car, Comparis has compiled a list of all the documents you need to register your vehicle with the Road Traffic Office.

Change of keeper
With a change of keeper, the rights and obligations from the vehicle liability insurance transfer to the new keeper. The new keeper can cancel the contract within 14 days of the change and take out a new policy.

Road Traffic Office information
What documents do you need to register your vehicle? How do you apply for transferable number plates? Comparis provides useful tips on matters involving the Road Traffic Office.

Importing a car
Are you planning to bring your vehicle with you when you move to Switzerland? If so, you will have to clear it through customs. After that, you usually have one year to register it.

Key information about cars

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