{"id":16814,"date":"2018-09-25T15:45:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T20:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=16814"},"modified":"2019-04-01T15:11:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T20:11:13","slug":"buying-a-car-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/buying-a-car-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Car in Playa del Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve settled into your fabulous new home in Playa del Carmen<\/a>, it might be time to consider buying a car. While the whole Riviera Maya region is quite friendly for those who like to walk and is very well connected through public transportation, some people might enjoy the idea of buying a car. After all, many find it a necessity. You might need to drive to different places<\/a> for work or have to take children to school. Or you might just enjoy going away for the weekend<\/a> to different places \u00e2\u20ac\u201c without a doubt there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s plenty to explore! However, finding the right car and gathering the correct documentation can be daunting for expats. In an effort to make your settling down process easier, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve gathered all the information you might need when buying a car in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n

Define Your Needs<\/h3>\n

\"Car<\/p>\n

First of all, you need to decide what type of car suites your needs. Will you be using it just yourself or for your whole family? This will dictate the size of the vehicle. Shop around and check out the different options. Playa del Carmen has grown quite a bit and has plenty of car dealerships around. When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re buying a car, you want to make sure you shop around. Make sure you purchase from a certified dealership that is available in Playa del Carmen. While Cancun has many more options, you need to consider that every service, tuning or other you might need will require you driving all the way out there.<\/p>\n

Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve settled for a brand and type of car, compare prices. Ask for all the detailed information from your dealership agent regarding type of gas, whether it holds well on highways, insurance options, and others. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be afraid to bombard your agent with these questions. It is important you know all of this when you decide to buy a car.<\/p>\n

Now that you have chosen the brand, model and car you want, you will need to gather all the proper documentation. Make sure you always get copies of all the paperwork. The dealership will receive both credit and cash. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re purchasing with a bank credit, make sure you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re up to date with all credit payments you have or they will not grant you the loan. The dealership will help you in this process and outline exactly which documents you are required to present.<\/p>\n

Buying a Car in Playa del Carmen from a Previous Owner<\/h3>\n

\"Buying<\/p>\n

When you decide that you are definitely buying a car but want to save the hassle of agency shopping you can always get a used car. Many people sell their cars in Playa del Carmen via several websites. But you can also find used car dealerships in town. Here is an outline of all the documents you will need when buying a car in Mexico from a previous owner to be able to register it to your name.<\/p>\n