AutoExport: Korean Car Calculator

Spotted a nice car on a Korean listing site and want to know what it would cost in Russia? The listed price is only the start: duties, a recycling fee, VAT and delivery follow. The AutoExport calculator folds it all into a single sum 🚗

The bot calculates the turnkey cost of a car from Korea, accounting for VAT, the recycling fee and benefits. It was made by Auto Export, a company that sources and imports cars.

Three ways to calculate

To start a calculation, tap the Start button. Then pick the route that suits you:

• By listing link. Paste a link from a Korean car site, and the bot pulls the vehicle data itself.
• Manually. Enter the car's parameters: year, engine size, power, price.
• Via a manager. Leave a request for a quote and car search, and a staff member contacts you.

Bot commands

• /start. Begins the work.
• /calc. Launches the calculator.
• /site. The managers' website.
• /help. Describes what the bot can do.

There are few commands, and that is enough: the main scenario fits in a couple of steps.

What makes up the price of a Korean car

The final sum is more than the car's price. It includes several blocks:

1. The car's cost in Korea and purchase expenses.
2. Delivery to the port and sea freight.
3. Customs duty and a processing fee.
4. The recycling fee.
5. Broker services, storage and inspection.

The duty depends on the car's age, engine size and engine type. Electric cars follow a separate scheme.

Gather the data in advance: model year, engine size and power, fuel type. Without these the estimate stays rough, and with them the bot gives a clear guideline.

Why engine power decides so much

Recycling fee rules have tightened in recent years. According to 2026 reviews, the threshold for the preferential rate for private buyers is tied to 160 horsepower. For stronger cars the fee can multiply.

That is why two cars with the same price in Korea can cost very different amounts in Russia. The calculator lets you see it before you buy.

What to check before paying

Any online estimate gives a guideline, not a final price. Exchange rates and tariffs change, and the final sum depends on the contract terms.

• Ask for the calculation date. The rate on payment day may differ.
• Read the contract. What "turnkey" covers and who is responsible for customs payments.
• Check the car's history. Condition and mileage are better confirmed with documents.
• Avoid a big prepayment without a contract. The car import market has stories of dishonest middlemen.

Who the bot helps

The calculator is useful for anyone eyeing a car from Korea who wants to gauge the budget without calling intermediaries. It also works for comparing several options.

Make the final purchase decision after talking to a manager and checking the documents.