Victoriya Vishnyakova
Operations Director at Clara Carros
Operations Director at Clara Carros. An engineer by training, she brings a sharp eye to paperwork, registration and import formalities. She runs day-to-day operations — sourcing, import logistics and vehicle legalization in Portugal.
Blog
The date on the glass and headlights: how to read it in a minute and spot a crash-repaired car
Factory glass and headlights are stamped with a date a month or two before the car itself was built. If one pane or headlight is newer than the rest, or.
July 13, 2026
Used-Car Buying Scams in Portugal: 7 Real Schemes and How to Stay Safe
Cloned listings, deposits by transfer, dream-priced 'German' cars, tampered odometers. The 7 most common schemes in Portugal — based on PSP and PJ police.
July 7, 2026
Ukrainian plates in Portugal: the 180/183-day rule
A non-resident may drive a Ukrainian-plated car in Portugal for up to roughly 183 days in any 12 months. After that: legalize it (ISV import tax) or sell.
July 3, 2026