How much can it cost to renovate a car from the United States?

Published:
1.9.2025

Cars from overseas, in fact, from the very first models have been of great interest to many car enthusiasts. They used to be a curiosity for people living in Europe, but today bringing such a car should not be a big problem. The cost of its restoration does not have to be as high as it might seem.

Table of contents:

  1. How can you get such a car?
  2. A Different Perspective of Americans
  3. Renovation at fixed points

How can you get such a car?

Of course, it is not necessary to look for a car among dealers in the suburbs of New York or Chicago. On the contrary, the price-quality ratio practically does not differ in comparison with used models. We have a few different ways to do this. Of course, you can browse the internet — there are plenty of sites with used or damaged vehicles. However, it is worth taking an interest in various auctions, organized by insurance companies. In such conditions you can find really good deals, and many even luxury cars we are able to purchase at very low rates.

A Different Perspective of Americans

The sense of material values and attachment to various things beyond the Ocean is completely different from what we are used to in Poland. It is difficult for us to part with a badly damaged vehicle, which is why we spend a fortune on its repair. Americans approach this issue quite differently. Even a tiny damage can be an excuse to replace your four wheels. For us, buying a new car because of a slight dent on the hood or trunk would be absolutely unthinkable. However, we can benefit from this approach. Precisely because of the American perspective, we can find great bargains in the market.

Renovation at fixed points

Of course, it is impossible to say right away how much the restoration of the car will cost. It all depends on several factors. First of all, from the model of the car itself and the damage to be faced with. We should also not forget about the definitely limited number of parts available in Poland and in the European Union. And it is this issue that should be given the most attention. We can, of course, buy a car, but it is worth avoiding waiting weeks for its repair on the occasion of some breakdown. Fortunately, in many cities in Poland we can find qualified mechanics in this field. More importantly, they have wide access to the necessary parts and materials.

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