When a car's value needs to stand up to scrutiny

For an inheritance, separation or administrative file, a listing is not always enough. Valocar turns your vehicle data and the Swiss market into a clear, shareable dossier that is honest about its limits.

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Inheritance

For dividing an estate, preparing an inventory or explaining a vehicle's value to several heirs.

The dossier records a reference point on the valuation date and brings together assumptions, comparables and known vehicle information.

The competent authority or professional then assesses the tax or legal estate value under the applicable rules.

Document an inheritance

Separation or divorce

When a car is part of the assets to divide and both parties need an independent basis for discussion.

The range and method make the difference between an advertised price, market value and defensible value visible.

The Valocar benchmark remains impartial so both parties and their advisers can include it in discussions about the division.

Prepare an asset split

Import into Switzerland

Before or during an import, to document a value that is consistent with the information given to customs.

Vehicle identification, reference value and relevant Swiss comparables are brought together in an explained document.

Customs remains responsible for accepting a value, calculating duties and requesting further evidence.

For procedural questions, see our customs page as well.

Prepare an import

Export from Switzerland

To document the value of a vehicle leaving Switzerland for a transfer file, intermediary or administration.

The dossier creates a dated record of the value and method to accompany transport or transfer documents.

The destination country's administration calculates duties and determines the required customs certificates under its own rules.

Document an export

Insurance and claims

After a claim or before speaking with an insurer, when you need to understand and document the vehicle's value.

Comparables, adjustment factors and coverage limits give you a clear basis for asking the insurer informed questions.

The insurer combines this market basis with your policy and the appointed expert's report to determine the settlement.

If there is a dispute, see our insurance challenge page.

Document the vehicle value

Dealer trade-in

Before a trade-in, to compare a dealer's offer with a market value and negotiate from concrete references.

The reference value separates a market value from a trade-in offer, which includes the dealer's costs and margin.

The dealer sets the offer based on costs, margin and services; the dossier gives you an independent basis for discussing it.

Prepare a trade-in

Vehicle fleet

For a fleet inventory, a disposal plan or a consistent and traceable basis across several vehicles.

Each estimate retains its data, date and limitations so vehicles can be compared consistently.

A physical inspection and your organisation's accounting or technical rules can complement this benchmark for the intended use.

Structure a fleet

Leaving Switzerland

When leaving Switzerland with your vehicle and explaining its value in a transfer or relocation file.

You receive a dated value, an understandable method and the Swiss references available at the time of departure.

The destination country's administration always takes priority and may require other documents or methods.

See our page about leaving Switzerland with a car as well.

Prepare my departure

Contribution of a vehicle to a company

When a vehicle is contributed to a company’s capital and its value must be explained in documents prepared with the professionals advising on the transaction.

The Valocar Dossier provides traceable, shareable market documentation prepared on the date it is created. It can help prepare discussions and, where relevant, complement a file intended for the commercial register.

It does not replace the incorporation report, an auditor’s verification attestation, the notarial deed, or the review of the file and decision by the competent commercial register office. The founders and professionals involved determine the required documents and assess the value ultimately adopted.

See the page about contributing a vehicle to a company.

Document the vehicle value

Annual Swiss tax filing

For an annual tax filing or a discussion with your cantonal tax authority or fiduciary.

The dossier provides a dated, shareable market-value benchmark, distinct from a cantonal tax value and a book value.

The tax authority or fiduciary assesses the value applicable to your situation under its own rules and the evidence it considers relevant.

Document my tax situation

Your situation deserves a clear dossier

Choose the context that fits. The form will open with the right purpose, without changing the valuation logic.

A reference value, an objective range, comparable vehicles, an explained method and available supporting evidence. It is designed so a third party can follow the reasoning without rebuilding it.

The dossier documents a market value from the information provided and available data. Depending on the situation, a mechanical inspection, physical appraisal or authority assessment can complement this basis.

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