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"We have received your request for information about exporting a Lexus American model to the Netherlands.
As you might know, US specifications are considerably different than European specs. This is because Lexus manufactures each vehicle according to the local environmental and operating conditions and governmental regulations.
As vehicle standards and specifications vary from country to country and may differ greatly from those of the US, we strongly recommend that you re-evaluate your decision to export an American vehicle to Europe. Here are some items to consider:
? parts availability in case of repair need can not be guaranteed,
? safety and emissions requirements are completely different in Europe and therefore American spec vehicles have not been tested for the European market making registration very difficult,
? Warranty conditions will not be applicable anymore,
? US navigation system which has its own factory setting is not compatible with European maps
? the registration or certification requirement of the Netherlands will be completely your responsibility.
To meet registration or certification requirements of the netherlands, your vehicle may have to confirm to different standards which may include, but are not limited to window, lighting systems, bumpers, wheels/tires and emissions control equipment.
You need to contact directly the official distributor in the United States (Lexus Motor Sales). They are responsible for the handling of all customers' request on their territory. Please contact the distributor using their website:
http://www.lexus.com/
A representative from Lexus Motor Sales will assist you with all your questions. Please make sure to let them know that you plan on shipping back the car to the Netherlands.
We hope this information will be useful to you.
We thank you for your interest in Lexus and for taking the time to write to us.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Abrahams
Customer Relations Specialist"
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