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Bringing a brand new car from UK to Poland [22]
Hi all,
I have recently started a new job which was supposed to be based in London (where I live) however the company has asked me to spend the first 6 months in Gdansk. In all my excitement I have leased a new car (felt I deserved it after many years of working so hard!) but this was before they asked me to work out of Poland. I really don't want to leave the car at home and there is very little option other than to forfeit the lease and pay almost €4000 in fees. I will require my own transportation in Gdansk and am considering bringing it over. I won't beat around the bush, it's a reasonably expensive car (not posh, but at the upper end of what is considered normal and very desirable to the average boy racer).
By asking the following, I don't mean to offend but like most Londoners I have a sort of ingrained view of Poland and the average driver which is obviously contributing towards my concern. I would like to find what car crime is like in Gdansk and if the average Pole thinks twice before buying a new car so as to avoid the heartache associated with the odd scrape or knock (assuming they can afford it). How common is it to walk up to your car and find a new scratch, scrape or dent? I have driven in many countries so am confident I can adjust to the driving style in Poland but it's what I don't have any control over that worries me. I'm sorry if I'm sounding overprotective here but if you've ever owned a lease car you will know that you have to go the extra mile to keep it in good condition.
Any advice from people who have done the same or helpful hints and tips from locals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
