Cars in the Netherlands
Check registration, total costs, BPM, road tax, APK and private or business use.
Basic vehicle data from the public RDW register.
Open tool →Annual and monthly costs including depreciation.
Open tool →A first estimate for buying or importing a car.
Open tool →How Dutch motor vehicle tax works.
Open tool →Deadlines and rules for mandatory inspections.
Open tool →Compare mileage deduction, actual costs and taxable benefit.
Open tool →Purchase price is only part of the budget. Compare cars at the same mileage and keep a buffer for unexpected repairs.
Buy without blind spots
Combine RDW data with depreciation, energy or fuel, insurance, road tax, maintenance, possible BPM and the private-or-business tax choice.
A registration check confirms public technical data and APK expiry, but not repair quality, full damage history or seller identity.
Compare the VIN, documents and advertisement. Test-drive and independently inspect a used vehicle before paying.
Depreciation can cost more than fuel. Include expected resale value, finance, insurance, road tax, tyres, servicing and parking.
Compare cars over the same period and mileage. For business use, assess income tax and VAT separately.