I'm planning to buy a used car in the next few months. Can anyone suggest a reputable used car dealership in Moca or Santiago?
I appreciate your help!
I appreciate your help!
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Reputable Car Dealer?
Go on supercarros.com and find the car you want, not the dealer. Dominicans don't have any responsibility for anything, so there is no point to find a "reputable" dealer, because even if 20 people did not have any problem with that dealer before, you still have a chance to have a problem and then hear "no es mi culpa" thing. So find the car, not the dealer, then ask somebody you can trust to check the car, then ask your lawyer to do the paperwork if you don't know how to do it yourself.
Good advice & be patient.
The best bet for finding a good used car at a solid price is through individuals, not dealers.
It just takes work.
A lesson I learned, or I'm trying to accept, I have been unable to buy a used car, every DOM car I have car faxed, has had the odometer rolled back. And it always kills the deal in my mind. It's endemic in the DR it seems, rolling back the OD. But I have been told that DOMS are not so concerned about the miles as they are the engine, drive, breaks and the body.. Maybe I shouldn't care so much about the odometer reading either? But I was raised in North America where the OD is very very important. So now I'm looking at new cars even though I don't want to spend more then 20k.
True, odo's rolled back.
But that shouldn't be the deal killer.
See where the odo was before import, then get a history of the use in the DR if possible. Aim for a one-owner vehicle in the DR and ask some questions.
Knowing the history is better than having a rolled back odo.
Private sale is much better than 95% of dealer cars.
OK so being from the States "a reputable car dealer" is an oxymoron. In the States there is no such thing even or especially if it is a relative! Good luck in your search...we did find a nice car and our mechanic checked it out and Moca is the place to find the best deals.
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Find a car from a private individual who has taken good care of his car .
LTSteve
Thanks you all for your input. Many of you suggested to buy from an indivitual. How would you go about doing that? I couldn't find anything on Craigslist for PP area. I'm looking for a small-midsize car such as Toyaota Corolla, or a small size SUV for $10-12K.
Just this week I traded in my piece of junk Toyota jeepeta to the only dealer who showed any interest. I got a smaller one in much better condition. As I was leaving the lot they were busy trying to get the old beast started. Just drove on past them and don't even look. Maybe hes is not reputable but at least I think I finially put one over on a used car dealer.
I am in Puerto Plata right now. There is I guy here that imports cars from Canada and sells them. They look like nice cars and are clean. I can get more information and or directions. If you are in Cabarete you are not far away. When you pass club pure start looking towards your right. He has several cars that were just imported here.
I'd rather buy a car from a reputable dealer (they do exist) than from a random person. Some people selling their cars don't even have the matricula under their names. I know someone who, after paying and signing the sales contract, the seller told them they'd get back to them about the papers, because the person under whose name the car was had them. After a couple months, they had to take the seller to court.
I bought my car at a dealer in Moca and been very happy with it, they even took care of the matricula . Some of my siblings and neighbors have too, and have had a great experience.
I bought my car at a dealer in Moca and been very happy with it, they even took care of the matricula . Some of my siblings and neighbors have too, and have had a great experience.
Why on earth would ANYONE sign a sales contract without FIRST having done their due diligence?
We bought a car last month from an individual. It took 3 month of constant effort and research to find it. It's an excellent vehicle, low mileage and excellent maintenance, bought for a couple of hundred thousand pesos under worse like models on any lot we visited.
It's possible to find a solid vehicle, but one has to work harder and be more patient.
But if you have a lot of cheese, dealers do have some great cars...but you WILL pay more for them.
Thank you all for your advice. As you can tell, I’m new to the forum and to the country. It is very comforting to know that I’m amongst such helpful members of this community. Thanks again!
Check out Facebook web site: Everything Cabarete for sale or lease, many expats use this site to buy and sell cars.
Good luck!
Hi,
I have just bought a couple of Jeeps....
I would not recommend using supercarros or other websites... The nice looking photos and what the jeeps actually look like up close are 2 completely different things...
The best thing is to go to Santiago and or Mao and visit the car garages... Have a look at a selection and do your own comparisons. Then haggle for the best price!!!
DONT USE - AUTO MADERA, Santiago... Their cars / jeeps are over priced and in bad condition... Plus they are really slow with processing paperwork...
I would recommend PEPE MOTORS, Santiago They have a great selection of vehicles, give great service and most importantly offer guarantees...
Good luck I hope you find what you are looking for..