Hi Victoria, we're in similar situation. I am curious what you ended up doing and if you had any advice. Thanks in advance. Olga

Hi Olga, we ended up going with Garage Berger in Nyon. They were helpful and nice. We havent picked the car up yet but hopefully it will all end up fine :)

Just remember these days that as the Euro has shrunk in value, so too should prices of used cars, just as new cars have.  So negotiate because used car dealers are taking a huge profit on their list prices.  Also, a lot of cars have snow tyres thrown in - that will save you Fr 1'000, then the vignette - almost every car has or had one - dealers strip them off and sell them back to you for an extra Fr 40, then make sure you get a guarantee for at least 2 if not 6 months caverring all repairs (except tires and brakes).

There are so many used cars for sale in Switzerland that your bargaining power is huge.

And if its a 2.0 litre diesel from VW, Audi, etc . . . make sure that the dealer guarantees in writing that he will take care of any costs, inconveniences, loss of use, etc.