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AUTOMAX is a licensed broker and platform importing cars from the USA exclusively from the wholesale market Manheim. Manheim is available only to registered dealers — we open it up to clients from the Subcarpathia region and all of Poland, buying cars exclusively in fixed-price „Buy Now” mode.
AUTOMAX is an innovative platform for importing cars from the USA that completely eliminates the bidding process. Unlike traditional brokers, we offer exclusively verified vehicles from the wholesale market Manheim with a fixed, guaranteed „Buy Now” price. This guarantees no hidden costs, no risk of being outbid, and instant reservation of the vehicle.
Dealer auctions — off-lease and fleet vehicles, no salvage.
A fixed, upfront price — no bidding, no risk.
Carfax, AutoCheck, MMR, and NMVTIS before purchase.
From port to door, with a complete set of documents.
Na Manheim cars arrive from leases, fleets, and dealer returns — as a rule intact and drivable, with a documented history. This sets them apart from salvage insurance auctions (Copart, IAAI), which are dominated by accident-damaged vehicles. We deliberately specialize in Manheim alone, in order to offer cars free of major damage at a fixed price. Manheim vehicle purchasing.
Na cost of importing a car from the USA consist of: the purchase price, Manheim platform fees and commission, transport, and taxes at EU customs clearance.
| Component | Rate | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Cło | 10% | vehicle value + transport to the EU (0% for select classics) |
| Excise | 3.1% or 18.6% | engine ≤ 2.0 L → 3.1%; > 2.0 L → 18.6% (electric 0%, plug-in −50%) |
| VAT | 23% (PL) | 21% (Netherlands) or 19% (Germany), or alternatively 23% in Poland |
| Transport (US + ocean) | from ~$1,200 | depending on port and vehicle size |
| Customs Broker | EUR 400–500 | clearance handling |
Those who gain the most are buyers of cars premium, SUVs, pickups, and hybrids — the difference against prices in Poland reaches 20–40%. Cheap budget cars can be unprofitable, because the fixed costs stay roughly the same. We calculate profitability individually based on the MMR valuation.
Documents needed: American Title, Bill of Lading, purchase invoice, authorization for the customs agency, excise document, and a passed technical inspection. After clearance you have 30 days to register (penalties of PLN 500–1000). Cars rebuilt can usually be registered after repair; non-repairable — no. See how to buy a car from the USA.
AUTOMAX's registered office is located in Rzeszowie, and we deliver cars in all of Poland — including the Subcarpathia region: Kraków, Lublin, Tarnów, Mielec, Stalowa Wola. We also work with brokers and dealerships.
Not directly — Manheim is open only to registered dealers. AUTOMAX acts as a licensed broker and purchases the vehicle on your behalf under a brokerage agreement and power of attorney.
The cost comes down to: the wholesale Buy Now price, Manheim platform fees and commission (about 7–15%), ground transport in the US and ocean freight, and at EU clearance a 10% duty, 3.1% or 18.6% excise tax, and 23% VAT. You can calculate the exact amount in our import calculator.
Usually 8–14 weeks from purchase to delivery: ground transport in the US (3–7 days), ocean freight (3–6 weeks), customs clearance, plus transport and registration in Poland.
„Buy Now” means purchasing a whole, working car from Manheim at a fixed, upfront price with no bidding. Manheim runs dealer auctions featuring off-lease and fleet vehicles — unlike insurance auctions full of accident-damaged cars. AUTOMAX specializes exclusively in Manheim.
Because we offer the safe „Buy Now” purchasing model. Traditional auctions on sites like Copart or IAAI carry the risk of bidding wars, emotion, and hidden fees. AUTOMAX makes vehicles from the Manheim dealer network available at a fixed, wholesale price only. You see the price, click, and the car is yours — no uncertainty.
The difference lies in the condition of the cars and the way they're purchased. Standard brokers bid on accident-damaged (salvage) vehicles at insurance auctions (Copart/IAAI), where the final price is unknown. AUTOMAX makes whole, accident-free, off-lease vehicles from the Manheim platform available, offering them exclusively through instant „Buy Now” purchase at a price known in advance.
We verify every vehicle against four sources: Carfax and AutoCheck (collision, mileage, and ownership history), MMR (market value), and NMVTIS (the government database of titles and damage). This lets us catch rolled-back odometers and hidden damage.
A car with a rebuilt title can usually be registered after repair and a passing technical inspection. Vehicles marked non-repairable or junk are not eligible for registration. We assess each case based on the reports before purchase.
The US Title (proof of ownership), Bill of Lading, purchase invoice, authorization for the customs broker, proof of excise-tax payment, and a passing technical inspection. You have 30 days from clearance to register.
Yes, especially for premium cars, SUVs, pickups, and hybrids — the savings reach 20–40% versus Polish prices. For cheap budget cars, importing can be uneconomical, since the fixed costs stay roughly the same. We calculate the savings individually based on the MMR valuation.
The tax rates, fees, and timelines shown are indicative and subject to change — confirm the current customs and tax regulations before purchase. Last updated: June 2026.
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