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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Buick Verano is a compact near-luxury sedan that aimed to bring a quiet, refined cabin to the small-car class, and it remains a genuinely uncommon sight on European roads.
Model profile
The North American Verano ran as a single generation from 2012 to 2017, built on GM's Delta II compact platform it shared with the Chevrolet Cruze and Opel/Vauxhall Astra J. Buick pitched it above mainstream compacts, wrapping the platform in extra sound deadening, plusher trim and a longer standard-equipment list.
Powertrain and equipment
The standard engine is GM's 2.4-litre Ecotec inline-four, producing around 180 hp, paired with a six-speed automatic driving the front wheels.
The Verano was offered only as a four-door sedan. Trim levels progressed from the base car through Convenience, Leather and Premium (Turbo) grades.
Vehicle selection
Supply in the United States is steady, since the Verano sold in reasonable numbers over its six-year run. Typical used cars are 2012-2017 examples with moderate to higher mileage, reflecting their age. Many were bought by owners who valued comfort and reliability, so a good proportion have been maintained carefully.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): 4-door compact sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 4,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 2,685 mm |
| Kerb weight | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 1,470-1,520 kg |
| Base engine | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): 2.4 L Ecotec inline-four |
|---|---|
| Base power | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 180 hp |
| Turbo engine | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): 2.0 L turbo Ecotec inline-four |
| Turbo power | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 250 hp |
| Transmission | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): 6-speed auto (6-speed manual on Turbo) |
| Drive | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): Petrol |
| Platform | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): GM Delta II |
|---|---|
| 0-100 km/h (Turbo) | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 6.5 s |
| Top speed | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): approx. 210 km/h (Turbo) |
| Model years (US) | Buick Verano (2.4 / 2.0T): 2012-2017 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Verano's Ecotec engines are broadly durable but carry a handful of well-known issues. On the naturally aspirated 2.4 (the LEA), timing-chain stretch is the headache to watch for, signalled by a rattle on start-up and a check-engine light; it stems from oil maintenance as much as design, so a diligent oil-change history is reassuring.
Germany and Europe
US cars use mph instrumentation, amber or red rear turn indicators to US standards, and side marker lights. The IntelliLink system may need map or language updates.
Typical measures include fitting or enabling a rear fog lamp, confirming headlight conformity, and converting the odometer and instruments to kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. As a broker we source, inspect, ship and clear the car, then support the TÜV individual approval and German or EU registration.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Timing-chain stretch on the 2.4 Ecotec is the key item; a documented oil-service history and a start-up listen are the best safeguards.
The 2.0 turbo adds meaningful pace and the rare manual option, but check for carbon build-up and PCV faults typical of direct-injection engines.
Mechanical parts overlap with the related Astra J, though some Buick-specific trim can be harder to find.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and works transparently without a hidden dealer margin.
Several weeks is typical for freight and clearance, depending on port schedules and the approval workload.
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