Selling & Buying
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Polish Plates in Naples: Warsaw Uncovers the Trick. What Buyers and Sellers of These Used Cars Risk
Poland has finally noticed that tens of thousands of Polish-registered cars are actually circulating in Naples to dodge insurance costs. Here is how the trick works, what drivers and sellers risk, and how to protect yourself when buying a used car.
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Car and Motorcycle Ownership Transfer in Italy 2026: What It Really Costs (and How to Avoid the Risks)
Italian searches for car and motorcycle ownership transfer costs are surging again: here is what it really costs in 2026, from IPT to fixed fees, common scams and the 60-day deadline you cannot miss.

Italy's Van Market Stalls: June Registrations Down 12%, Incentives Still Stuck. What It Means for Used Buyers and Sellers
Light commercial vehicle registrations fell 12.1% in June 2026 as Italy's incentive scheme remains stuck waiting for the Invitalia platform to open. Here is why the used market is becoming the safer bet for anyone who needs a van right now.

Italy's Used Car Market, June 2026: Sales Up 5.2%, Hybrids Up 28.3% - What It Means If You're Buying or Selling
ACI's June 2026 figures show a used-car market in motion: ownership transfers up, deregistrations up even more, and hybrids surging 28.3%. Here is what it actually means for sellers and buyers.

Car-sale scams: how to spot and avoid them
Odometer rollbacks, fake escrow, cloned cars, phantom deposits and curbstoning: how the most common car-sale scams work, and the concrete checks that protect you whether you are buying or selling.

How to sell a used car: the complete guide
From paperwork to the right price, from photos to the transfer of ownership: the essential steps to sell your used car safely and stress-free.