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C. Europe wrestles with used-car flood; Rules meant to help local makers will die as EU expands.(News)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, September, 2003

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EU expansion will end the ability of some Central European countries to limit used-car imports.

The Polish, Czech Republic and Slovakia governments have used several devices to discourage imports: heavy fees connected to vehicle age, excise taxes and technical control measures.

But the restrictions will end May 1, 2004, when 10 countries are added to the 15 original EU members.

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"We will be in the EU and the free movement of goods will be in force," said Jiri Bartak, spokesman for the Czech Customs Directorate. Bartak said if a Czech decides to buy a used car in ...

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Automotive Industry

C. Europe wrestles with used-car flood; Rules meant to help local makers will die as EU expands.(News)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, September, 2003

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