FAQs


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 About UST Truck Trading GmbH

  • Who is UST Truck Trading GmbH?

    UST Truck Trading GmbH was founded in Switzerland, Hergiswil in 2013 and the company's purpose is the trade of trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, vans, tractor units, all types of construction machinery, forklifts and other vehicles and machines.


    UST Truck Trading GmbH can be identified by:


    Commercial register number: CH-150.4.004.203-6

    UID/VAT: CHE-348.697.168

  • What services does UST Truck Trading GmbH provide?

    UST Truck Trading GmbH provides all types of consulting services and through our fiduciary service, we intermediate the sale between the owners of the vehicles that we offer for sale and the end customers.


    UST Truck Trading GmbH provides payment and delivery solutions in the automotive trade industry.


    UST Truck Trading GmbH is not the owner of the vehicles that are offered for sale through this web site. 


  • What is the role of UST Truck Trading GmbH?

    UST Truck Trading GmbH intermediates the sale of the commercial vehicles offered for sale through this web site between sellers and buyers.


    The fiduciary service payment process that UST Truck Trading GmbH is offering takes place step by step and thus prevents you from being left without money or goods at the end of the day or from paying for something that you did not order or commission. With UST Truck Trading GmbH, you can be sure that your contractual partner is making every effort to carry out the basic transaction quickly and to your satisfaction.

How to order

  • How an order can be placed?

    Submit an official purchase request.

    Contact us to check the availability of the vehicle that you are interested in.

    After the confirmation of the availability and the official submit of the purchase request, the Sale Contract and the Proforma invoice will be issued.


  • How to submit an official purchase request?

    Submit an official purchase request by sending the following information and documents that will be needed for the Sale Contract and the Proforma invoice:


    • First Name, Last Name of the representative of the company that is submitting the purchase request
    • Contact information (E-mail, Phone Number)
    • Delivery information (address where the vehicle will be delivered)
    • Identification form of the person that is submitting the purchase request (Passport / ID Card) - owner of the company that is requesting the vehicle.
    • Identification form of the company that is placing the order (Business license) - in the case that the purchase is made by a company, not an individual person (private customer). This document can't be older than 3 months.
  • Is the VAT included in the sale price?

    The prices shown on the web site and in the offers presented by UST Truck Trading GmbH through its agents are calculated with the VAT and without VAT (Net Price). 


    There is a different VAT rate applied based on the location and the registration of the vehicle. 

    • If the vehicle is registered in Germany, the VAT (MwSt.) is 19%
    • If the vehicle is registered in Austria, the VAT (MwSt.) is 20%
    • If the vehicle is registered in the Netherlands, the VAT (BTW) is 21%
    • If the vehicle is registered in Italy, the VAT (IVA) is 22%

    If you are from an EU country and you are VAT registered in your country, the purchase represents an intra-Community supply. 

    These supplies are taxed at 0% VAT. 

    This represents an intra-Community acquisition for the purchaser of the vehicle in the EU country to which the vehicle is sent. The purchaser must pay the VAT in that country. 

  • Can I claim back the VAT on the purchased vehicle?

    If you are VAT registered and you need to claim back the VAT from the purchase you have made through UST Truck Trading GmbH, the procedure is easy.


    Once the vehicle will be delivered and the transaction is confirmed by the buyer, a "Confirmation of Intra-Community supply of goods" will be received along with the original documents. This has to be completed, signed and sent back to us. Once this document is received, the VAT percentage will be refunded to you.

Payment Terms

  • What is the payment process?

    The payment information can be found on the Proforma invoice issued for you after the official purchase request is submitted. Follow the instructions regarding the payment and if there is any issue with the payment process, contact us for assistance.


    For security reasons and in order to be sure of the availability of the vehicle ordered, confirm the payment within 24 hours after the Proforma invoice is issued for you.

  • What are the payment options?

    The payment can be done only by Bank Transfer. 


    • SEPA Bank Transfers are a quick, easy, and safe way to transfer money across the EU-Zone.
    • SWIFT Bank Transfers are used for transactions outside the EU-Zone.


    The payment by Credit / Debit Card or by cash is not accepted.

  • How fast is a payment processed?

    The usual time for a bank transfer to be processed is between one and four business days. This is independent from us but the bank that is initiating and processing the bank transfer.


    Once the payment is confirmed by our partner financial institution, you will be notified.

  • What is the fiduciary service offered by UST Truck Trading GmbH?

    The fiduciary system that we are using for all our transactions is implemented to avoid the risk of fraud and to offer the customers the guarantee of the ordered vehicles.


    The payment is not sent directly to the seller (owner) of the vehicle. 


    The payment is received by UST Truck Trading GmbH into an insolvency-protected bank account with our licensed financial institutions partners. Every transaction has an unique bank account assigned that is managed exclusively by UST Truck Trading GmbH.


    The payment will be sent to the seller of the ordered vehicle just after the buyer confirms that the vehicle was received and the transaction can be completed.

  • Are the funds secure with UST Truck Trading GmbH?

    The security of our customers funds is our highest priority. The funds of all UST Truck Trading GmbH payments are kept securely in insolvency-protected trust accounts and comply with the legal requirements of the European PSD2 and the GDPR.

  • What currency can I use for a payment?

    UST Truck Trading GmbH does accept only payments in EUR and CHF at this moment.


    Use only the currency stated on the Proforma invoice received.


    Do not initiate a payment using other currency (PLN, CZK, GBP) as the exchange rate applied by the banks might affect the final amount received. If the amount to be paid is not the same as the one stated on the Proforma invoice, the payment is considered as incomplete and will be automatically rejected.

  • I used the wrong payment information. What can I do?

    Follow the payment information received on the Proforma invoice.


    In the case that other information is used, the payment will not be completed and the amount transferred will be automatically refunded. This might lead to delays in processing your order.


    If needed, double check with one of our agents the information regarding the payment before proceeding with the payment. We will be glad to assist you if needed.

Delivery Terms

  • When will the vehicle be delivered?

    The delivery process will start within 24/48 hours after the payment is confirmed by our partner financial institution.

  • How long does the delivery take?

    The delivery of the ordered vehicle is done usually within 3-5 days.

    This depends on different factors that might affect the time frame of the delivery. The factors considered when calculating the estimated time of arrival (ETA) are: vehicle location, delivery distance, date and time when the order is placed, and others.


    The estimated time of arrival (ETA) will be provided just after the payment is confirmed by our partner financial institution.



  • Who handles the delivery?

    The delivery is done by UST Truck Trading GmbH through it's own network of professional drivers that will deliver the ordered vehicle and the documents of the ordered vehicle in safe conditions. Depending on the type of the vehicle ordered, the delivery will be done on a trailer or the truck will be driven to the delivery destination.

  • What are the delivery costs?

    We offer free delivery of the ordered vehicles within EU-Zone.

     

    Ask for the delivery costs for orders placed from outside the EU-Zone.

  • Will the delivery be insured?

    All deliveries are insured for the amount (value) of the ordered vehicle.

     

    In the unfortunate case that a delivery is cancelled or can not be completed, the amount paid will be refunded without delays. There will be no costs or penalty charges incurred for the buyer.

Transaction completion & Disputes

  • When will a transaction be considered as completed?

    The transaction will be considered as completed when the buyer confirms that the ordered vehicle was received and the payment can be sent by UST Truck Trading GmbH to the seller of the vehicle.

  • How can I report a problem with the ordered vehicle?

    The overall condition of the vehicles (mechanical and optical) is reported and presented before placing an order. 


    All ordered vehicles are inspected before being delivered. 


    If there are any problems that occurred during the delivery process, please report it to us immediately. 


  • How can I open a dispute?

    A dispute can be opened within 24 hours after the ordered vehicle was received. 


    The payment will be "On Hold" until the dispute will be solved. If the outcome of the dispute leads to a refund of the ordered vehicle, the payment will be refunded to the buyer and no costs or penalty charges will be incurred.


    Once the transaction is confirmed by the buyer, a dispute can not be opened anymore. 


    The payment will be sent to the seller of the ordered vehicle within 24 hours after the buyer confirms that the ordered vehicle was received and confirms the transaction completion.

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