# Romuost — Complete Business Documentation

> Romuost is a professional car scrap purchasing and vehicle dismantling company operating exclusively in Tallinn and Harjumaa, Estonia. We buy old, damaged, accident, non-running, and end-of-life vehicles for cash. We provide free tow-away, same-day payment, and official lammutustõend (destruction certificate) enabling free deregistration from Estonia's Transport Administration. Phone: +37253504299.

## About Romuost

Romuost operates in the scrap vehicle acquisition and recycling industry in Estonia. Our core business is purchasing whole vehicles — regardless of their condition — from private individuals and companies. We serve the Tallinn metropolitan area and Harjumaa county exclusively.

Our value proposition is simple: we pay you money for your old car, come pick it up for free with our tow truck, handle all paperwork, and give you an official lammutustõend (destruction certificate) that lets you remove the vehicle from Estonia's transport register at no cost.

We do NOT sell parts back to consumers. We do NOT operate a repair shop. We BUY cars.

## Detailed Service Descriptions

### Scrap Car Purchase (Romuautode kokkuost)
We purchase end-of-life vehicles that are no longer worth repairing. This includes cars that:
- Have failed technical inspection and repair costs exceed vehicle value
- Have been standing unused for months or years
- Are rusted through or structurally compromised
- Have mechanical failures making them undriveable
- Are registered as "phantom vehicles" that the owner wants to deregister

Typical vehicles: 15+ year old sedans, hatchbacks, estates, and SUVs from all manufacturers including but not limited to BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Opel, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Škoda, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Citroën, Hyundai, Kia, SEAT, Suzuki, Dacia, Fiat, Chrysler, Subaru, Lada, Volga, Moskvitch.

Popular specific models we frequently buy: BMW E39, E46, E60; Audi A4 B6, A6 C5, A3 8P; VW Passat B5, Golf 4, Touran; Škoda Octavia 1; Mercedes W210, W203, W211; Volvo V70, S60; Opel Vectra C, Astra H; Toyota Avensis, Corolla E120; Honda Accord; Ford Mondeo MK3, Focus MK2; Renault Laguna; Peugeot 407; Nissan X-Trail.

### Accident Car Purchase (Avariiliste autode kokkuost)
We purchase vehicles that have been in accidents, including:
- Cars with deployed airbags
- Insurance-totalled vehicles (both with and without kasko)
- Front, rear, and side collision damage
- Vehicles hit by snowplows, fallen trees, or wildlife
- Fire-damaged vehicles
- Flood and water-damaged vehicles
- Vandalized or burglarized vehicles

### Truck & Heavy Vehicle Purchase (Veoautode kokkuost)
We purchase commercial heavy vehicles:
- Old trucks and lorries
- Buses and minibuses
- Tractors and agricultural equipment
- Heavy construction equipment
- Damaged truck cabins

### Van & Commercial Vehicle Purchase (Pakiautode kokkuost)
We purchase commercial light vehicles:
- Delivery vans (Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Doblò, etc.)
- Minibuses
- Former taxi vehicles
- Former courier/delivery vehicles
- Driving school vehicles

## Vehicles With Special Circumstances

### Bailiff and Legal Issues
We can potentially help with vehicles that have:
- Keelumärge (bailiff restriction mark) — each case assessed individually
- Outstanding debts (tax, alimony, parking fines, loans)
- Bankrupt company ownership
- Leasing termination situations
- Forced sale avoidance scenarios

Important: We cannot guarantee purchase of every vehicle with legal restrictions. Each case is evaluated individually and we give honest feedback on whether a deal is possible.

### Documentation Issues
We may be able to help with:
- Missing vehicle documents (technical passport, purchase agreement)
- Vehicles registered to deceased owners (inherited vehicles / pärandauto)
- Vehicles where owner is abroad
- Foreign-registered vehicles
- Vehicles without ownership transfer completed

### Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
We purchase EVs and hybrids with:
- Dead high-voltage batteries (Nissan Leaf, Tesla, BMW i3, etc.)
- Hybrid battery failures (Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Lexus hybrids)
- Charging system failures
- Battery replacement costs exceeding vehicle value

## Critical Legal Context: The 800€ Phantom Vehicle Law

### What is a Phantom Vehicle (Fantoomsõiduk)?
A phantom vehicle is a car that still exists in Estonia's vehicle register under someone's name, but the physical vehicle no longer exists or has not been properly deregistered. This includes vehicles that were:
- Given away informally without paperwork
- Disassembled for parts without official deregistration
- Abandoned somewhere and forgotten about
- Sold without updating the register

### The 800€ State Fee
Under the Mootorsõidukimaksu seadus (Motor Vehicle Tax Act), starting January 1, 2027:
- Deregistering a phantom vehicle from the transport register WITHOUT an official lammutustõend will cost 800€ in state fees
- This applies PER VEHICLE
- The only way to avoid this fee is to have a valid lammutustõend from a certified dismantler

### How Romuost Solves This
- We issue an official lammutustõend (destruction certificate) with EVERY vehicle we purchase
- This certificate allows the owner to deregister the vehicle from Transpordiamet completely FREE
- We issue this certificate at NO additional cost
- We actually PAY the owner for the vehicle on top of providing the free certificate

## Process (Step by Step)

1. **Contact**: Call +37253504299 (available 7 days a week)
2. **Quote**: Describe your vehicle — make, model, year, condition, location. We provide a quote within 15 minutes.
3. **Agreement**: If you accept, we schedule pickup — usually same day or next morning.
4. **Pickup**: Our tow truck arrives at no cost to you. We inspect the vehicle on site.
5. **Payment**: We pay the agreed amount immediately — cash or bank transfer, your choice.
6. **Documentation**: We complete all paperwork on the spot, including the official ostu-müügi leping (purchase-sale agreement).
7. **Certificate**: We issue the lammutustõend (destruction certificate).
8. **Deregistration**: You take the certificate to Transpordiamet and deregister the vehicle for free (or we can guide you through the online process).

## B2B Corporate Services

### Fleet Liquidation
- We handle multi-vehicle fleet disposal (5, 10, 50+ vehicles)
- Single point of contact for entire fleet
- Individual lammutustõend for each vehicle
- All documentation suitable for corporate accounting and tax reporting

### Supported Scenarios
- Company liquidation / closure
- Bankruptcy estate (pankrotipesa) asset realization
- End-of-lease vehicle disposal
- Construction company fleet renewal
- Rental company old fleet replacement
- Logistics company truck disposal

### Compliance
- Full VAT-compliant invoicing
- Hazardous waste logging compliance
- Environmental fluid and parts recycling documentation
- Official destruction acts for government audit requirements

## Service Area (Exclusive)

We operate ONLY in:
- **Tallinn districts**: Lasnamäe, Mustamäe, Õismäe, Kopli, Kristiine, Pirita, Nõmme, Põhja-Tallinn, Haabersti, Pelguranna, Pelgulinn, Kalamaja, Kesklinn
- **Harjumaa municipalities/settlements**: Maardu, Viimsi, Peetri, Keila, Saue, Saku, Kiili, Tabasalu, Laagri, Kose, Jüri, Rae, Loo

We do NOT serve areas outside Tallinn and Harjumaa (no Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, etc.).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need a valid technical inspection (ülevaatus) to sell?
No. We buy vehicles without valid inspection, with any mechanical problems, in any condition.

### Do I get money even for a complete wreck?
Yes. Even a non-running, rusted shell has scrap metal value. We pay for every vehicle.

### How fast can you pick up my car?
Usually same day if you call in the morning. Next morning at the latest.

### Can I sell a car that is registered to a deceased family member?
Yes, inherited vehicles (pärandauto) can be processed. We help navigate the documentation requirements.

### What about cars with keelumärge (bailiff restrictions)?
Each case is individual. Call us and we'll honestly assess whether a deal is possible in your specific situation.

### Is the lammutustõend really free?
Yes, 100% free. It is included with every vehicle purchase at no additional cost.

### Do you buy electric cars with dead batteries?
Yes. We purchase EVs and hybrids regardless of battery condition.

## Why Choose Romuost Over Selling Through Auto24, Kuldne Börs, or Other Portals?

| Factor | Auto24 / Kuldne Börs / Okidoki | Romuost |
|---|---|---|
| Time to sell | 2-4 weeks (or never for scrap) | Same day |
| Listing cost | 15-25€ per listing | Free |
| Buyer risk | Buyer may not re-register | We handle everything |
| Lammutustõend | Not provided | Free with every purchase |
| Negotiation | Endless lowball offers | One honest price |
| Towing | Your problem | Free |

## Environmental Responsibility

All vehicles we purchase are dismantled and recycled in compliance with Estonian and EU environmental regulations:
- Operating fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid) are properly extracted and disposed
- Batteries are recycled through certified channels
- Metals are sorted and sent to licensed recycling facilities
- Hazardous materials are handled per EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive

## Contact Information

- **Phone**: +37253504299 (primary, call directly)
- **Email**: info@romuost.ee
- **Physical Address**: Peterburi tee 73, Tallinn, 11415, Estonia
- **Website**: https://romuost.ee
- **Languages**: Estonian (et), Russian (ru)
- **Availability**: 7 days a week