Press Release: Buying a new vehicle in another Member State made easier

As of May 2009 EU citizens will find it easier to buy a new vehicle in any EU Member State. Previously many EU citizens have been discouraged from buying a vehicle beyond their own borders due to administrative burdens. With the help of a Certificate of Conformity formalities will now be much easier. This certificate has been introduced via a new Regulation, which was adopted by the European Commission on 7 May, 2009, supplementing Directive 2007/46/EC. It will apply to all new vehicles which have been granted EC type-approval from 29 April 2009. The possession of the Certificate of Conformity will be obligatory for the registration of any new vehicle in any Member State.