Seven photos of the front of a grey used car. This is what we look for, and how it later reads in your assessment.
01 / 07Unremarkable
Front left wing and bumper
Panel gaps and colour
We compare the gaps between wing, bumper and headlight and check colour and gloss. Everything looks even here. The listing photo looks exactly like this.
02 / 07Conspicuous
Edge between headlight and bumper
Cracked paint
Right at the edge of the headlight the paint has split. From a normal distance you hardly notice it.
03 / 07Conspicuous
The same spot up close
Blue paint in the crack
There is blue paint in the crack. It does not belong to the grey factory finish and points to a repainted or replaced part.
04 / 07Check closer
Front left wing
Hairline cracks in the paint
Fine cracks along an edge often appear when there is body filler under the paint. A paint thickness reading confirms or rules this out.
05 / 07Conspicuous
Engine bay, headlight bracket
Bolts have been undone
Untouched bolts show no tool marks. These do: the bracket or the headlight has been removed.
06 / 07Check closer
Headlight, rear side
Label and housing
Manufacturer, approval mark and production date show whether the headlight is original and matches the car’s age. The housing is also cracked next to the mounting point.
07 / 07Conspicuous
Under the front end
Bent metal
A mounting bracket is bent and torn. This is what metal looks like after absorbing an impact. It was neither straightened nor replaced.
Assessment · example
Front-left damage, only partly repaired
The front left was damaged. Headlight and bracket had been removed, the repair shows in the paint, and a metal part underneath is still deformed.
4 conspicuous · 2 check closer · 1 unremarkable
Our recommendation
Renegotiate or walk away
If the car is advertised as accident-free, we advise against it. Otherwise only with a clear price reduction and after the repair has been checked on a lift.
You decide. If you wish, we ask the seller for repair invoices and negotiate the price in Polish.
Illustrative example. Your assessment always refers to the car in your enquiry.
How it works
How the inspection works
01
Send the listing
Via the form or WhatsApp. A link is enough.
02
Initial assessment – €0
We contact the seller and give you a first assessment within 24 hours.
03
On-site inspection – from €150
If the car is worth it, we inspect it at the seller’s. Fixed price by distance, payment before we travel.
04
Report and decision
Photos, video and a report with a clear recommendation: buy, renegotiate or walk away.
Pricing
Fixed prices
Service
Included
Price
Initial assessment
Call with the seller, history check, recommendation
€0
On-site inspection up to 100 km
Inspection, test drive, photos, video, report
€150
On-site inspection up to 200 km
as up to 100 km
€250
Buying assistance
Negotiation, contract, handover, transport on request
Individual quote
Over 200 km: price on request. Distance from Trzcianka.
Reviews
What buyers decided after the inspection
Bought – €1,200 negotiated off
The listing said “accident-free”, but the bonnet had far more paint on it than from the factory. Auto Kozak sorted it out with the seller in Polish and got €1,200 off. I only went to Poland once: to collect the car.
TThomas K., HannoverVW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI, 2019
Declined – accident damage found
In the photos the car looked perfect. On site they found a replaced wing and bent metal underneath. I saved myself the 900-kilometre trip, and I am still glad about that.
SSanne de V., UtrechtAudi A4 Avant 40 TDI, 2018
Bought – transport to Leipzig
The report with photos and video arrived the same evening, and the advice was clear: buy. Contract, papers and transport were handled by Auto Kozak. A week later the car was outside my door.
Alongside inspections for buyers, Auto Kozak runs its own dealership: we prepare cars in Poland and sell them to customers in Germany and the Netherlands.
Cleaning and detailing
Prepared inside and out before the car goes on sale.
Technical inspection
Every car is technically inspected before we offer it.
Sale preparation
We only sell cars that are roadworthy and ready to drive.
Export sales
Our customers are in Germany and the Netherlands.
Delivery
Transport to the address of your choice.
How to buy from usHow to buy from us – 5 steps
01
Choosing a car
Tell us what you need the car for. We suggest suitable vehicles.
02
Inspection
We check the mechanics and history and show you the results.
03
Preparation
Cleaning, detailing and any work that is needed.
04
Paperwork and transport
We handle the documents and arrange transport.
05
Handover
We deliver to your address, or you collect the car in Poland.
Auto Kozak is an owner-managed car dealership in Trzcianka, Poland. We have been trading cars for 20 years and know the Polish market first-hand: dealers, prices and typical weak points. We speak Polish, German and English and personally look after clients from Germany, the Netherlands and the English-speaking world.
Experience selling to Germany and the Netherlands
One fixed contact person, from the first call to the handover
Our own mechanics and detailers, logistics partners for transport
If we advise against a car, you hear it before you travel
Inspection, negotiation, paperwork and transport handled for you on request
Our own stock: inspected, roadworthy cars only
A cancelled purchase is not a bad result for us. A bad purchase is.
For inspections we work exclusively on your behalf – without commission from the seller.
For dealers: inspected cars from Poland, regular offers and sourcing to your search profile.
The initial assessment is free. The on-site inspection costs €150 up to 100 km and €250 up to 200 km from Trzcianka. For longer distances we quote the price on request.
02How quickly will I hear back?
You receive the initial assessment within 24 hours on working days. We usually arrange the on-site appointment within 2–4 working days, depending on the seller.
03What do I receive after the inspection?
Photos, a video and a written report with a clear recommendation: buy, renegotiate or walk away. If you wish, we go through the result with you by WhatsApp or phone.
04Do I buy the car myself?
Yes, directly from the seller. On request we handle the price negotiation, contract review and transport.
05How does the car get to Germany or the Netherlands?
By transporter or on its own wheels with Polish export plates. We explain the options and arrange transport on request.
06Are there customs duties or taxes?
There is no customs duty when buying a car within the EU. If a car counts as new for VAT purposes (at most 6 months old or at most 6,000 km), VAT is due in the destination country. In the Netherlands, BPM applies. Please check the details with your tax adviser or registration authority.
07Do you produce expert appraisals?
We carry out pre-purchase inspections. We do not produce damage or valuation reports for insurers or courts.
01 / 07Unremarkable
02 / 07Conspicuous
03 / 07Conspicuous
04 / 07Check closer
05 / 07Conspicuous
06 / 07Check closer
07 / 07Conspicuous
