How an engagement runs

Four steps from written brief to delivered car

Every engagement follows one route: a signed sourcing brief, a search across dealers, auctions and private sellers, an independent inspection, then customs clearance and delivery into Kyiv. Our fees are disclosed upfront, with no hidden costs.

03 / Process

Four Steps

Typical owner hours per stage, taken from recent mandates handled by the concierge desk.

Request a sourcing brief

  1. 01

    Brief

    You set the marque, model year, mileage ceiling, provenance record and budget band. We return a written brief and a signed sourcing mandate before a single call is made to a seller.

    Owner time1 to 2 days

  2. 02

    Search

    We tap a global network of franchise dealers, auction houses and private collectors, then shortlist three to five cars with documented service history and clean title.

    Owner time2 to 4 weeks

  3. 03

    Inspection

    An independent specialist measures paint depth, reads fault codes, checks VIN against factory records and road-tests each shortlisted car. You receive the report before any deposit.

    Owner time3 to 5 days per car

  4. 04

    Delivery

    We handle export paperwork, EU-UA customs clearance, insured transport and registration support, ending with handover in Kyiv or collection at the EU collection point.

    Owner time10 to 21 days

Inspector measuring paint depth on a used luxury sedan inside a workshop
Each shortlisted car is measured, photographed and logged before funds move.

03

Inspection Protocol

Independent. No dealer affiliation.

No vehicle reaches your shortlist on photographs alone. A third-party engineer inspects every candidate at the seller's premises, on a lift, with the engine cold, and signs off on 200 individual checkpoints.

Inspection ansibleway.comPoints
Identity, VIN and documentation24
Structure, paint and body panels58
Engine, drivetrain and undercarriage61
Cabin, electronics and trim37
Road test and OBD-II diagnostics20
Total checkpoints200

Inside the report

  • A photo set indexed to the VIN, covering undercarriage, sills and paint-depth readings at twelve panels.
  • The full OBD-II fault log with stored and pending codes, plus live sensor data captured during the road test.
  • Service history verified against the manufacturer record and the stamps in the book.
  • A verdict sheet: pass, pass with conditions, or reject, together with the repair estimate that shapes our counter-offer.

The verdict feeds directly into the fee structure. If a car fails, you pay nothing for the inspection and we resume the search.

04

Logistics and customs

Duties, transit time and paperwork by origin market

These are indicative landed ranges for a single vehicle arriving in Kyiv. The written quotation for your VIN replaces every figure once the export papers are confirmed.

Indicative landed ranges by origin market
Origin market Duty and excise Transit to Kyiv Documentation set
Germany, Netherlands, Belgium 10% duty, excise by engine size, 20% VAT 7 to 12 days CMR, T1 transit, export declaration, certificate of conformity
United Kingdom 10% duty plus 20% VAT on landed value 9 to 14 days CMR, T1 transit, export declaration, deregistration slip
Japan 10% duty, excise by engine size, 20% VAT 45 to 65 days Export certificate, bill of lading, de-registration sheet, auction sheet
United States 10% duty plus 20% VAT on landed value 30 to 45 days Notarised title, bill of sale, bill of lading, export note
United Arab Emirates 10% duty plus 20% VAT on landed value 21 to 35 days Export certificate, bill of lading, customs declaration

Duty and VAT are assessed in hryvnia at the National Bank of Ukraine rate on the invoice date. Vehicles older than eight years and engines above 3.0 litres fall into a higher excise band. The exact amount appears in your written quotation before you commit to anything.

Review the full fee structure Request a written estimate

05 / Fees

Fee table

Our fees are disclosed upfront; no hidden costs. Every line below is invoiced in euro against the signed order, and the same schedule applies whether we buy through a franchised dealer, a closed auction, or a private seller.

Concierge fees for luxury car buyers
ServiceBasisFee
Sourcing brief and shortlistPer engagement, up to three candidates€900
Pre-purchase inspectionPer vehicle, 120-point protocol€1,450
Negotiation and purchase handling5% of the agreed price, minimum applied€2,500 min.
EU to UA logistics and customs paperworkPer vehicle, one border crossing€2,200
Delivery to Kyiv, Lviv or OdesaPer vehicle, enclosed transport€650

What the fee does not cover

  • Vehicle purchase price, dealer margin, or auction buyer premium.
  • Ukrainian import duty, excise and value added tax assessed at the border.
  • Registration, number plates, and compulsory motor third-party insurance.
  • Repairs, bodywork, tyres or parts found during and after the inspection.
  • Storage beyond 14 days, and travel costs if you ask us to attend a viewing in person.

Bands reflect 2024 and 2025 model years and are confirmed in writing before we act. Bank transfer charges are excluded. Request a costed brief

05

Start a private consultation

Send the marque, model year and budget band. We answer within one business day with a written sourcing brief. Our fees are disclosed upfront; no hidden costs.

Prefer to talk first? Call +380 983 400 7106.