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How We Helped a Customer Import a Classic Car from Italy

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Kristián Ivančo

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Bringing a vintage vehicle across borders can be challenging—especially when every detail must be legal and safe.

Here’s how IVANZO.com helped one enthusiast successfully transport a rare Italian classic to Slovakia.

1️⃣ The Challenge

Our client found a beautifully preserved 1972 Alfa Romeo in northern Italy.

He needed to:

  • Collect the car in Italy
  • Drive it safely to Slovakia
  • Complete Slovak technical inspections and permanent registration

All while protecting a valuable classic and avoiding any legal issues.

2️⃣ Choosing the Right Transit License Plates

The first step was selecting proper plates for international transport.

We recommended Hungarian transit license plates because they:

  • Are valid across the EU
  • Include compulsory liability insurance (PZP) and a motorway vignette
  • Allow cross-border travel without immediate Slovak registration

This ensured the Alfa Romeo could legally travel from Italy through Austria to Slovakia.

3️⃣ Smooth Cross-Border Journey

Within 24 hours of booking, the plates and all required documents were delivered via Packeta.

The owner attached them in Italy and enjoyed a stress-free drive through scenic Alpine routes, confident that insurance and motorway tolls were covered.

4️⃣ Completing Slovak Inspections and Registration

Once back in Slovakia, the vehicle needed:

  • STK (technical inspection)
  • EK (emissions test)
  • KO (originality check)

For these steps we provided Slovak transit license plates (C), which are specifically valid for domestic driving and official checks.

5️⃣ A Successful Delivery

The client easily passed all inspections and registered the Alfa Romeo as a classic car.

He returned the plates through a nearby Packeta drop-off point, and his refundable deposit was promptly released.

Key Takeaways for Classic Car Imports

  • Plan for two plate stages – Hungarian plates for EU transport, Slovak plates (C) for local registration.
  • Insurance and motorway vignette included – no hidden costs.
  • Fast, reliable delivery – plates ready within 24 hours.

Whether it’s a modern vehicle or a rare classic, IVANZO.com provides everything you need for a legal, smooth import.

Explore all options here: All Transit License Plates.

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