Car prices can be found through several online resources, trade publications and financial institutions. Car dealerships offer special programs for diplomats and foreign military personnel. The export sales team can provide specific information on tax-free, duty-free, export and import rules and regulations. Diplomats and foreign nationals must present qualifications for the tax-free and duty-free car purchases. The export sales group must complete the appropriate paperwork at the time of sale.
Research car dealerships or sales programs specifically designed for diplomats, who hold a benefits card for tax-free car purchases. A strong export sales division can advise the diplomat on tax and duty-free qualifications, export rules and regulations, import fees and transportation charges.
Ask what other benefits the export sales team offers diplomats. The sales representative should be able to provide specifics about the foreign national's home country registration, the most popular makes and models in that country, the anticipated delivery schedule and best means of shipment. Make certain the sales group ensures door-to-door delivery.
Visit auto trade websites that feature all the available makes and models with retail prices. The Car and Driver website offers a buyer's guide for a wide variety of available makes. Select a preferred make to generate a detailed list of models with corresponding retail prices. The diplomat can narrow down choices to present to the export sales representative.
Consider energy efficiency and renewable energy. Price hybrids and electronic vehicles. The Fuel Economy website provides a side-by-side comparison of vehicles by year, make and model, from luxury vehicles such as Bentley and Rolls Royce to economy vehicles like Kia and Saturn.
Print the list of makes, models and prices for each model the diplomat may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Organize the various lists in a three-ring notebook, according to type of vehicle, such as luxury vehicles, mid-size vehicles, sport utility vehicles and economy vehicles.
Contact a local credit union that the diplomat may join and compare prices. Comparable prices may also be available through a major membership store such as Costco. A diplomat can join a membership store and become eligible for special prearranged discount programs, such as those offered through the Costco Auto Program.
Use retail prices, credit union prices and membership club prices to figure out the best available price for the specific make and model the diplomat is interested in purchasing. Present these figures to any export sales team for guaranteed low pricing, with the diplomats tax and duty-free benefits card. You also can offer to pay $500 over invoice and ask to see the invoice.
