.car registration
.car is an open domain extension designed for automotive businesses, communities, services, and projects. Anyone may register a .car domain without meeting eligibility conditions or providing evidence of a connection to the automotive sector. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends on the name remaining available when the registry processes the request. A .car domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized names using many Latin characters, including common French, Spanish, and Portuguese letters, as well as Cyrillic characters and ß. This makes it possible to create a locally relevant address while keeping a clear automotive identity. To transfer an existing .car domain to host.yt, remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Processing can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiration date after the transfer is completed. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the intended new holder. Each party must complete validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date. Through host.yt, a .car domain can also use renewal, DNS management, DNSSEC, forwarding, registrar locking, and privacy controls where applicable.
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Specifications
| Registration | 2 089.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 2 089.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 2 089.99 EUR |
| Restore | 2 089.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 2 089.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .car extension mean?
The .car extension gives a web address an immediate automotive meaning. It suits projects involving vehicles, dealerships, manufacturers, maintenance, rentals, motorsport, reviews, or enthusiast communities. It is a descriptive generic extension rather than a country-code domain, and the registry does not limit it to a particular automotive activity.
Who can register a .car domain?
Anyone can register an available .car domain. The registry does not impose eligibility conditions, so individuals, companies, organizations, and automotive communities may apply. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, making availability at the time the registry processes the registration the deciding factor.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .car?
There are no eligibility restrictions or supporting-document requirements for registering a .car domain. You do not need to own a vehicle business, hold an automotive trademark, or live in a particular country. The requested label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and must still be available.
Is .car a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .car domain is a focused choice for dealerships, vehicle marketplaces, rental services, repair shops, manufacturers, clubs, automotive media, and personal vehicle projects. Its main advantage is clarity: visitors can recognize the automotive subject from the address itself, even before they open the website.
When does .car make more sense than .com?
Choose .car when an unmistakable automotive identity matters more than using the familiar, general-purpose .com extension. It can produce a shorter or more descriptive address for a vehicle-focused project. Choose .com when the brand spans several industries or when broad recognition is more important than automotive specificity.
How quickly is a .car domain registered, and how long does it last?
A .car name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is complete once the registry accepts the request. The domain remains active until its recorded expiration date and can be renewed. Review the registration term and exact dates presented for your domain through host.yt.
How do I transfer a .car domain to host.yt?
First disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection through your current registrar, then obtain the domain’s authorization code. Provide that code when ordering the transfer to host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once finalized, the registry adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date.