[rschoell]

Hi, I have a 2017 CRV SX 2.4 4WD (our 3rd CRV) bought in the Philippines and is now en route to Germany. Does anyone have experience registering a non-EU CRV in the EU?

 

[rocky]

Nobody has asked that question before afaik.

Determining whether you can legally register an imported vehicle is best done before you ship it. I have no idea whether it will meet Euro emission or crash worthiness standards.

The current/ latest generation CRV has only just gone on sale in Europe. It's Germany it only comes in hybrid and 1.5 turbo spec not 2.4.

Honestly I am concerned that it will be impossible to register it. If you are US Military that may provide you with an exemption.

 

[rschoell]

Thanks! Yes, hoping for the exemption! One key question is on parts as I wonder if they are interchangeable (EU and Philippine models)? The car arrived in Germany but with damage to one of the door handles so will probably need a replacement.

 

[rocky]

Phew the Military bit was a guess on my part. I was stationed at an RAF base in when there was still a West And East Germany.
Honda handles are pretty universal hopefully it a color easily available!