Buying a car in Puerto Plata

[dpesante]

I am trying to start a business in Puerto Plata and will need to buy a used car. Any reconmendations as to where to go to buy a car. Will I be able to get a much better deal if I pay in US $$. How about registration, etc. BTW I do have a close friend there that is native to Puerto Plata. Is it better for us to buy the car under him name instead of mine?

David

[Ken]

Had you been reading this board for a period of time, you would have seen strong recommendations against putting up money but putting the purchase in the name of a local person. This is true whether the "purchase" is a car or investment in a business.

[Hillbilly]

If you purchace a vehicle, place it in the Company's name.
Get a good insurance policy.
Do NOT put the vehicle in the name of anyone else. Either you or the Company.

Be cautious, always. consult a lawyer, be wise.

HB

[BushBaby]

Your best bet for buying a car here is to go to Santiago - more choice, more competition = cheaper prices & better deals!! Take a mechanic with you, one you can trust, to check the cars you are interested in!! If you have problems in this respect, call or e-mail me.
Just heard today of a friend going back to UK for three months who wants to sell her Chevrolet pick-up. 1996, 4 cyl., GOOD working A/c, recon engine, complete with 6 months Fully Comp. insurance for RD $150,000 (negotiable). I don't know condition, but my friend is normally meticulous in what seh buys & uses personally.
DON't put the vehicle in the name of your Dominican friend - FAR too dangerous. Let him negotiate it for you certainly, but YOUR name must go on the bill of sale AND Metricula (or the Company name if you have one!!).
I live here in Puerto Plata so if you want more just yell me, I am in the Tel. Book. Feel free to e-mail or PM me if you prefer! - Grahame.

[Hillbilly]

Is VERY VERY good advice!!

HB

[dpesante]

I hear you. I guess I can put the car under my name even if I am a US citizen with a Florida driver's license.