Termsand conditions

1. About us

The site americanelite.eu is operated by the company identified below. The full official details are displayed here and on the /contact page.

2. Scope of services

We offer consulting, purchase, shipping, customs clearance, RAR homologation, and delivery of imported American vehicles. The inventory shown on the site is indicative — final availability is confirmed on WhatsApp or by phone before any financial commitment. Prices may vary based on the EUR/RON exchange rate, import taxes, VAT, and shipping costs applicable at the date of delivery. The final, firm price is the one stated in the written contract. The applicable warranty is detailed on the /garantie page and includes, as the case may be, manufacturer warranty, our commercial warranty, and the legal conformity warranty under OUG 140/2021.

3. WhatsApp communication

All commercial conversations take place via WhatsApp or phone. We do not collect sensitive forms through the site. By pressing any WhatsApp button, you consent to being contacted through this channel.

4. Right of withdrawal

Under OUG 34/2014 (Romanian transposition of the EU consumer rights directive), distance contracts with consumers carry a 14-day right of withdrawal. Because the vehicles we offer are imported at the customer's request to individual specifications (model, year, options, specific VIN), these contracts fall under the exception in Art. 16 c) of OUG 34/2014 — "goods made to the consumer's specifications or clearly personalized" — and the 14-day withdrawal right does NOT apply once the order is confirmed and the import process initiated. For vehicles already in stock in Romania at the time of order, the 14-day withdrawal right applies under the conditions of the law.

5. Prices and payments

Prices are displayed in EUR. The RON conversion shown for reference uses the official BNR (National Bank of Romania) exchange rate from the day of publication and may be updated periodically. Romania's standard VAT rate is 21% and the reduced rate is 11% (per Law 141/2025, in force since August 2025). The final price, taxes, and payment terms are agreed in the written contract between the parties. Deposits become non-refundable from the moment the vehicle is acquired in your name in the USA or shipped to Romania. Before that point, deposit refund conditions are those specified in the written contract between the parties. This clause does not affect the imperative rights of consumers under Law 193/2000 on unfair contract terms.

6. VAT regime for cross-border transactions

VAT treatment depends on the vehicle's nature and the buyer's tax status. (a) Used vehicles sold to consumers (B2C) anywhere in the EU: we apply the special margin scheme for second-hand goods (Tax Code Art. 312, OUG 89/2025) per Directive 2006/112/EC. VAT (21%) is calculated only on our profit margin and is not deductible by the buyer. The note "special scheme — second-hand goods" appears on the invoice. (b) Used vehicles sold to legal persons with a valid VIES VAT number in another EU member state: intra-community supply exempt from VAT under Tax Code Art. 294(2). The buyer applies reverse-charge VAT in their country. (c) Vehicles classified as "new means of transport" for VAT purposes (less than 6 months from first registration OR less than 6,000 km on the odometer): VAT is due in the buyer's member state regardless of B2B/B2C status — we issue a VAT-free invoice. For specific tax clarity, contact us before signing the contract. The final VAT treatment and required notes are set out on the issued invoice.

7. Vehicle registration in the destination member state

Vehicles we import are homologated by the Romanian Auto Registry (RAR) through individual approval. This homologation is valid for registration in Romania. For buyers in other EU member states, RAR homologation does NOT transfer automatically — the vehicle must go through a national individual approval procedure in the destination country, for example: Germany — Einzelabnahme (TÜV / DEKRA), under §21 StVZO; France — réception à titre isolé (DREAL); Italy — omologazione singola (Motorizzazione Civile); Spain — homologación individual (ITV); Netherlands — individuele goedkeuring (RDW); Belgium — agrément individuel. Cost, duration and complexity vary by country. Indicative estimates: €800–3,500 per vehicle, 2–12 weeks. The buyer is responsible for these costs and formalities, unless the written contract explicitly provides that we manage the foreign registration for an additional fee. American vehicles we import do not have a European Certificate of Conformity (COC), being originally homologated under FMVSS (USA) standards rather than UNECE/EU — this can lengthen the national procedure.

8. AML compliance and identity verification

Under Law 129/2019 on the prevention of money laundering (as amended by Law 86/2025, transposing EU Directive 2018/1673 — 6AMLD) and Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 (directly applicable from 10 July 2027), we are required to apply customer due-diligence (KYC) measures before signing the sale contract. We will request: a valid ID card or passport of the signing person; for legal entities — a company certificate (or equivalent) and ultimate-beneficial-owner data; source of funds for transactions over €10,000 (or equivalent); screening against international sanctions lists (EU, OFAC, UN). Refusal to provide this information or inability to verify it makes contract conclusion impossible. Cash payments are limited by law: in Romania, under Law 70/2015, cash receipts from individuals cannot exceed 10,000 RON per transaction/day; stricter caps apply in other EU member states; from 10 July 2027, Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 introduces an EU-wide cash payment cap of €10,000. Given the value of our transactions, payment is made exclusively by bank transfer (SEPA or international) against the issued invoice and signed contract. We do not accept cash payment for the vehicle price.

9. Shipping, delivery and risk transfer

Standard delivery term is DAP (Delivered At Place — Incoterms 2020) to the address specified by the buyer in the contract. This means: we cover transport, insurance during transport, and associated costs up to the agreed place of delivery; risk over the vehicle transfers to the buyer at the moment of actual delivery to the agreed address; local import taxes (registration, pollution tax, local taxes) remain the buyer's responsibility, except where the written contract provides otherwise (e.g. DDP — Delivered Duty Paid). Transport insurance covers total or partial loss and damage occurring during transport. Standard cargo-policy exclusions apply (force majeure, inherent vice, war); policy details are available on request. For deliveries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Incoterms and customs formalities are agreed separately in the contract.

10. Intellectual property rights

All texts, images, logos, and content on this site are owned by the company or our partners (Carfax, AutoDNA). Reproduction without written agreement is prohibited.

11. Limitation of liability

Vehicle information is provided as-is, based on reports received from American suppliers. Any discrepancies discovered after purchase are resolved according to the signed contract. We do not guarantee continuous site availability during maintenance.

12. Applicable law and consumer protection

The contract is governed by Romanian law. However, under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) 593/2008 (Rome I), if you are a consumer (a natural person acting for personal purposes) habitually resident in another EU member state and we direct our commercial activities to your state, you additionally benefit from the imperative consumer-protection rules of your country of residence. These protections apply ALONGSIDE Romanian law — not in place of it — and cannot be restricted by contract.

13. Dispute resolution

Any disputes are first resolved through direct negotiation. In case of failure, jurisdiction belongs to the Romanian courts in our registered office area. Consumers have the right to use the Alternative Dispute Resolution procedure (SAL) managed by the Romanian National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) — https://anpc.ro/ce-este-sal/ — or the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR/SOL) platform — https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

14. Contract language

The official language of the contract and of all communications with us is Romanian. The English version of this site is provided for information; in case of discrepancy, the Romanian version prevails.

15. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to update these terms. The current version is permanently displayed on this page, with the date of the last change. Continued use of the site after an update means acceptance of the new version.