Home / Ramstein & Kaiserslautern

Military car sales in Ramstein & Kaiserslautern (KMC)

Tax-free military pricing, always below MSRP*: US-spec cars for the KMC, from Ramstein AB, Vogelweh and Kapaun to Landstuhl and Sembach.

Who this is for

The Kaiserslautern Military Community is spread out: Ramstein Air Base, Vogelweh, Kapaun, Landstuhl, Sembach and housing in the surrounding villages. If you are eligible US military, DoD or diplomatic personnel, Sam's American Garage helps you buy a US-spec car through Military AutoSource without having to coordinate everything yourself.

Where MAS is in the KMC

MAS lists a location at the KMCC on Ramstein Air Base, an off-base location on Landstuhler Strasse in Ramstein-Miesenbach, and a Harley-Davidson showroom at the KMCC.

How buying works from the KMC

  1. Eligibility and shortlist. Stock or a factory build; we check options and timing.
  2. No-haggle quote. Tax-free military pricing, always below US MSRP, with published incentives and financing options in writing.
  3. Buyer's Offer, deposit, order acceptance. The order becomes binding after the MAS price review.
  4. Delivery. In Germany by appointment after payment in full, with Zollamt customs clearance (AE 550-175A), or stateside through a CONUS courtesy dealer.

Tax-free cars for military in Germany

Cars bought through us are tax-free for eligible US military, DoD and diplomatic customers in Germany (SOFA status), and the military price is always below MSRP. Your exact price is confirmed in a written quote. Tax-free for eligible buyers. If the vehicle is later registered in the US, state taxes and fees may apply there.

Trucks, trade-ins and money

Pickups are popular in the KMC, but note that the MAS Buy Back Pledge excludes ½-ton-and-up trucks and Harley-Davidson in Europe. For other eligible MAS-sold US-spec cars (under 100,000 miles, under 10 model years, in an eligible country) the pledge can help at the end of your tour. Financing help covers manufacturer finance, Navy Federal and on-base credit unions; you choose the lender.

Ford: new Ford factory orders for 2027–2028 are paused (Ford's decision).

Facts paraphrased from militaryautosource.com (home, why-mas, findvehicle, buyback, locations list, FAQ), Exchange Plain Talk and the MAS Germany Delivery Information sheet. No savings amounts or percentages are claimed.

Other areas: Wiesbaden · Stuttgart · Munich area · Grafenwöhr · Italy

FAQ

Ramstein & Kaiserslautern: common questions

Are cars tax-free for military in the KMC?

Yes, for eligible buyers: tax-free applies to eligible US military, DoD and diplomatic customers in Germany with SOFA status, and the military price is always below MSRP, confirmed in a written quote. If the vehicle is later registered in the US, state taxes and fees may apply there.

Which KMC locations does this page cover?

Ramstein Air Base, Vogelweh, Kapaun, Landstuhl, Sembach and Kaiserslautern. MAS lists the KMCC on base, an off-base location on Landstuhler Strasse and a Harley-Davidson showroom at the KMCC.

Can a pickup be bought back later?

In Europe the MAS Buy Back Pledge excludes ½-ton-and-up trucks and Harley-Davidson. Other eligible MAS-sold US-spec cars may qualify; see militaryautosource.com/buyback.

How do I clear customs for a new car?

After payment in full, clear customs at the Zollamt in your delivery city with AE 550-175A and the Zollager form, then register with the plates and documents listed in the MAS Germany Delivery Information.

Is Ford available?

Ford models remain in the MAS catalog, but new Ford factory orders for 2027–2028 are paused (Ford's decision). Ask us about any available units.

Answers paraphrase militaryautosource.com, Exchange Plain Talk and the MAS Germany Delivery Information sheet. Tax-free status per Sam's American Garage and the MAS FAQ/Plain Talk note on US state taxes.