Car import from the US
Car Select supports purchases and delivery from US lots and auctions. We discuss the selected lot, costs and paperwork before you buy.
from $500
service fee, car and logistics not included
Who it's for
- The model you want is cheaper at auction than locally
- You want a specific trim that isn't sold here
- You can wait for shipping to save money
What's included
- Access to every major auction and dealer, including undamaged cars
- Safe payments, official and flexible
- Insurance at every stage of transport
- Shipping with major international carriers
- A photo update at every stage: the purchase, the US warehouse, container loading, arrival in Poti
- Full landed cost worked out before you bid (lot, auction fees, freight, excise), with no hidden commissions
What do you get?
You get a checked car from the US at a good price, with a transparent history, full insurance and no auction risk.
How it goes
- 1
We agree the model, budget and condition and work out the full landed cost upfront
- 2
We shortlist lots on Copart, IAAI and Manheim and confirm with you
- 3
We bid and buy the lot, and you get photos from the auction yard
- 4
The car goes to our US warehouse and is prepped for shipping, with photos before loading
- 5
Ocean freight by container to Poti, usually 3–5 weeks in transit
- 6
Customs clearance, repairs if needed, handover: 6–10 weeks start to finish on average
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US-to-Georgia car shipping cost calculator 2026
What it costs to ship a car from a Copart or IAAI auction to Poti or Batumi: auction fee, US transport, ocean freight, insurance and port fees.
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Georgia car import cost calculator 2026
Excise of 1.5 or 4.5 GEL per cc, VAT and fees: work out what it costs to clear a car through Georgian customs under the rules in force since 2 April 2026.
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Vehicle history check
Car Select orders a Carfax or AutoCheck report by VIN and walks you through it: accidents, owners, real mileage, service records, thefts and liens. Cars from Europe and Asia have their own databases.
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Which Cars Are Worth Importing from the US to Georgia in 2026
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Buying from Copart and IAAI: how to pick a lot and not overpay
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