Mobile.de: how to buy a used car in Europe with turnkey delivery
Mobile.de is a large German classifieds platform where both private sellers and car dealerships post their offerings. Essentially it's a market showcase: you choose a car, contact the seller, inspect the vehicle and documents, then complete the deal and arrange export.
For CIS buyers, Mobile.de is most often interesting because of Germany: there are plenty of dealer offerings, healthy price competition and a wide selection of specifications. But it's important to remember one simple thing: Mobile.de doesn't sell cars itself. The responsibility for verifying the seller, the vehicle and the deal conditions lies with the buyer or their representative.
Buying a car on Mobile.de: how the platform works
Mobile.de is not an auction. There are no bids and no timed bidding. Listings typically include:
On Mobile.de you can find not only passenger cars but also commercial vehicles, motorcycles, campers and special equipment. This is convenient if you're looking not for "just a car" but for a specific format to match your needs.
- Seller's price.
- Condition and specification description.
- Photographs.
- Contact details (message, phone or enquiry form — depends on the listing).
Used cars on Mobile.de: what you actually find in listings
By seller type, offerings usually fall into two groups:
How to buy a car on Mobile.de: step-by-step guide
Find 10–20 options and compare the market
Don't fixate on a single listing. Comparing identical models by price and mileage quickly shows where the price is realistic and where it's suspicious.
Verify the seller and clarify listing details
What's worth requesting from the seller before inspection: VIN; photos of the registration document (not "blindly" — better after initial contact); service history confirmation (if claimed); list of known defects and what definitely needs doing on the car.
Inspection and diagnostics
Ideally — an in-person inspection. The minimum set that almost always pays for itself: paint depth gauge on the body, error code diagnostics, suspension and leak check, test drive (if possible).
Documents and contract
Verify: VIN on the body matches the documents, seller's identity/authority, purchase agreement and invoice (if dealer), handover conditions and included items (keys, service book, winter tyre set, etc.).
Payment and collection
Payment should be transparent: invoice, contract, payment confirmation. After payment, handover and transport are arranged. If the car is leaving the country of purchase — export documents are prepared separately.
How to avoid scams on Mobile.de
You don't need to be paranoid here, you need to be disciplined:
- Don't transfer a "deposit", especially to a card or unknown account.
- Don't use dodgy escrow services and don't follow links from emails "for payment/confirmation".
- Don't treat document scans as proof of ownership (scans can be forged).
- Be suspicious if the price is noticeably below market and the seller is rushing you.
- Only take all key steps after inspection and document verification.
Mobile.de delivery: how to ship a car to the CIS
Delivery almost always consists of two parts:
Timelines depend on the country of purchase, route and logistics capacity. The right approach is to calculate timelines and costs for a specific vehicle and destination, rather than relying on "average figures".
- Within Europe — Vehicle pickup from the seller and transport to a warehouse, border or port.
- Onward transit — Transport and customs clearance in the destination country.
Why buy through WESTMOTORS
WESTMOTORS handles your Mobile.de purchase turnkey — from selection to delivery:
Car selection
We select cars matching your budget and criteria, quickly filtering out dubious listings.
Seller communication
We contact sellers, request VIN and necessary details, clarify deal conditions.
Inspection and diagnostics
We arrange vehicle inspection and diagnostics in the country of purchase.
Documents and deal
We verify documents and prepare the deal: contract, invoice, confirmations.
Export and delivery
We arrange export, delivery and the document package for your route.
Full support
We support the process until you receive the vehicle in your city.
Conclusion
Mobile.de is a powerful tool for finding cars in Europe, especially if the goal is Germany and dealer offerings. But the platform itself doesn't guarantee deal quality: purchase safety depends on seller verification, vehicle inspection and proper documents.
If you want results without unnecessary risks and correspondence, WESTMOTORS can handle selection, checks, paperwork and delivery.
Want a selection of options with a delivery estimate? Contact us — we'll find 5–10 suitable cars and show you the final cost breakdown before purchase.
Mobile.de is a powerful tool for finding cars in Europe, especially if the goal is Germany and dealer offerings. But the platform itself doesn't guarantee deal quality: purchase safety depends on seller verification, vehicle inspection and proper documents.
If you want results without unnecessary risks and correspondence, WESTMOTORS can handle selection, checks, paperwork and delivery.
Want a selection of options with a delivery estimate? Contact us — we'll find 5–10 suitable cars and show you the final cost breakdown before purchase.
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