Supercar Sharing

Supercar Sharing, based in Zurich, specializes in importing luxury vehicles, supercars, and classic collector cars into Switzerland. The firm handles the entire import process from valuation through transport to customs clearance and cantonal registration. For someone arriving with a vehicle from abroad, the company offers end-to-end import services that navigate the complex Swiss customs and technical requirements that most arriving residents face.

The arrival challenge

Importing a vehicle into Switzerland requires more than shipping it across a border. The country imposes strict customs regulations, vehicle tax (4% of vehicle value), Swiss VAT (8.1%), and technical homologation standards that exclude or heavily tax vehicles failing the CO2 emission requirements. Supercars and luxury imports face particular scrutiny because their technical specifications often diverge from Swiss norms. Supercar Sharing's stated purpose is to handle "the entire process from vehicle valuation and transport to customs clearance and registration in all cantons of Switzerland," so clients focus on the vehicle rather than the paperwork.

Services and specialization

The site lists several import pathways. The firm imports from everywhere, with a specific focus on Dubai and GCC countries, but arrives as relevant for anyone importing from the US, EU, or elsewhere. The import calculator ("as one of the first providers in Europe") estimates costs upfront by calculating "potential costs, taxes, customs duties, CO2 emissions, homologation, and other relevant expenses." This transparency before commitment appeals to arriving residents uncertain of the true cost of bringing a car into Switzerland.

The import process as described on the site breaks into five main steps: documentation review (the firm verifies purchase agreements, registration documents, proof of origin, Certificate of Conformity, and insurance), safe transport to Switzerland (whether by truck, air freight, or special transport), customs clearance and tax settlement (import duties, VAT, motor vehicle tax, and CO2 levies), and technical inspection (MFK: the motor vehicle inspection required by Swiss law). The site adds homologation and testing costs as separate items when a vehicle does not comply with Swiss emissions or technical regulations.

Who it targets

Supercar Sharing lists four distinct user groups: private collectors storing and driving vehicles in Switzerland, investors focused on value appreciation and collection expansion, car dealers importing and selling vehicles, and expats and returnees bringing vehicles to Switzerland. For arriving residents, the third and fourth categories apply most directly. The firm also handles tax-free import for relocation goods if a person has owned the vehicle for at least 6 months, which is a material cost saving for incoming expat households.

What remains uncertain

The site publishes no per-service fees or typical total costs, so a person arriving with a specific vehicle has no cost floor. The import calculator exists and generates an "initial assessment" but the site does not show sample output or pricing ranges. The site does not specify turnaround times (how long from handoff to completed registration), technical qualifications of staff, or accreditations from cantonal authorities. A person contacting the firm will receive a precise estimate, but a prospective client reading the site cannot compare Supercar Sharing's cost or speed against competitors without an inquiry.

Pricing and timeline

The site states that the firm takes "care of the entire process from vehicle valuation and transport to customs clearance and registration in all cantons of Switzerland" but publishes no standard fees. Costs vary "depending on the country of origin, vehicle value, weight, emissions, and technical condition." The main cost factors listed are import duties and customs, Swiss VAT (8.1% on vehicle value), motor vehicle tax (4% of vehicle value), possible CO2 taxes, and technical modifications or documentation if the vehicle does not comply with Swiss regulations, plus homologation and testing costs. The import calculator is advertised as generating a "transparent initial assessment" and "greater transparency and planning security from the outset," but the site does not show sample figures or cost ranges.

Getting started

The site does not list specific application steps. A visitor navigates to "Import Center" on the menu and sees the calculator, the import process description, and a contact form or phone number. The site lists a phone number (+41 44 797 88 06) for consultation and implies online scheduling ("Consultation Online"). For an arriving resident, the path is to enter vehicle details into the import calculator, review the initial estimate, and contact the firm to proceed with a formal assessment and import agreement.

Position in the market

Supercar Sharing positions itself as a market leader in integrating exclusive vehicles into the Swiss market, citing "specializing in exclusive vehicles" and "market leader in the registration of exclusive vehicles." The site claims to avoid delays and reduce risks through "experience, structured processes and close cooperation with authorities, partners and technical bodies." The firm also offers long-term vehicle care including storage, insurance, and maintenance after registration is complete, so someone importing a rare or investment-grade vehicle can rely on one firm for both the import and the custody afterward.

The cost question revisited

While the import calculator is Supercar Sharing's main transparency tool, the site's emphasis on luxury vehicles means most examples will skew toward high-value imports. For an arriving resident importing a family sedan from Germany or a used SUV from the US, the calculator's estimate should apply, but the examples and case studies will feature collectors' cars and supercars. This is honest positioning rather than evasion: the firm is transparent about its niche and acknowledges that costs will depend on the specific vehicle. Anyone arriving with a practical car should use the calculator, get a quote, and compare against specialists like Finsler Customs (which provides cost percentages) to confirm that Supercar Sharing's full-service overhead is worth the price for a standard import.

For an arriving resident with a standard car

If the arriving household is importing a practical vehicle (a VW Golf, a used Audi, a family SUV), Supercar Sharing's luxury focus means you are getting a premium service designed for collectors and investors. The five-step import process is sound and professional, and the firm's willingness to handle any vehicle type is genuine. For a straightforward import, a vehicle-focused customs specialist like Finsler or autoverzollung.ch might offer a faster quote and clearer cost breakdown. For a rare, high-value, or technically complex vehicle (a classic, a brand-new supercar, a technical restoration), Supercar Sharing's expertise and end-to-end support for collectors make it worth the likely premium. For an arrival with a mainstream car and a budget ceiling, confirm the total estimated cost early in the conversation before committing to the import path.

Getting started and next steps

The site lists a phone number (+41 44 797 88 06) and online consultation scheduling. An arriving resident should provide the vehicle's make, model, year, current registration country, and intended Swiss destination canton to the import calculator. The calculator should return an estimated total cost and tax breakdown. After reviewing the estimate, contact Supercar Sharing to confirm the quote is realistic for the vehicle, ask about timeline from handoff to cantonal registration, and verify what long-term storage or insurance services are included. The firm's openness to every vehicle type means the first conversation is worth having, even if the final decision is to use a simpler importer for a standard vehicle.