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How can I know if my car has EU type approval?
How can I know if my car has EU type approval?
Anas (22-24 DOMINICK STREET UPPER)Nov 2025 Filed under: importing
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Hi Anas,
Cars sold in the EU will have a specific stamp or code beginning with “e” on the VIN plate or windscreen etc, but cars sold as new in other countries – even if they are identical to models sold in the EU – are unlikely to have that marking and therefore they do not have EU type approval at all.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor