Buying a car – everything you need to know
A car or motorhome is a major purchase. Comparis offers tips for choosing the right vehicle, negotiating a deal and registering the vehicle.
Choose the right vehicle
Petrol, diesel or electric, compact or family car, manual or automatic – what vehicle is best for you? These articles can help you choose.
Popular cars
What car brands do Comparis users search for most often? Find the most sought-after car brands in Switzerland here.
Eco-friendly cars
Electric cars are very popular. Eco-mobility also pays off financially – such as with insurance premiums and running costs.
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 rating
The Comparis rating assesses the price of vehicles advertised on the car marketplace. This will help you single out the better deals.
Buying a car
Before buying a car, compare a range of deals and insist on a proper purchase agreement.
Direct import
Used cars are often cheaper in neighbouring countries. However, you also need to 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.
Used-car checklist
Paperwork, type certificate number and the engine: with the Comparis checklist for used cars, you can be sure you have all bases covered when checking a used vehicle.
Registering a vehicle
In Switzerland, you are required to register your vehicle at the road traffic office of your canton of residence. This process is called redemption, registration or matriculation.
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’ll have to clear it with customs. After that, you usually have one year to register it.
Electric car models
Common car types are also available with an electric engine. Find out more about their features.
