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Purchasing a Vehicle to Export
Here is some extensive information on the purchase of vehicles in the
United States. This information is not considered "official information
of AAA" but rather, information graciously given by one of our managing
directors who worked in Detroit for many years.
We hope this information will
be of some assistance to you while you consider "purchasing" a vehicle:
What is the best way to
purchase a vehicle in the United States?
On any vehicle to be purchased, a pre-arranged sale and return to
the selling dealer would be best. "CarMax" might be a reputable/safe
solution for international buyers: Website:
www.CarMax.com
As a tourist, is it easy to
buy a car from USA?
This is not problem as long as you have access to certified U.S. funds.
Cash transactions greater than $10,000 will not be acceptable; wire
transfer or certified bank check preferred. Acquiring the vehicle title
may take time and will be required to make the sale, regardless of the
state of issue. Purchasing a vehicle from a private party with title in
hand will speed the process. Secure a notarized bill of sale from any
private party transaction. It is advisable to do research on vehicle
values via www.Edmonds.com or
www.NADA.com prior to any
purchase.
After driving all around
the United States for 3 months, is it easy to sell the car in a same
state or another state? You can sell the vehicle to an agency such
as CarMax, or a private party, or at a same-make- vehicle dealer. Expect
a wholesale (not retail) offer from any dealer or CarMax. Do the
research on value first - this is important! Private party sales
may take 45 days or longer based on the current market; be prepared to
wait. Consider a pre-arranged sale back to the selling dealer. This is
possible (and probably best in the case of visiting international
visitors) to request.
Are motor vehicles of all
types, including used cars, easily bought in the United States from
various outlets.
Yes!
Is vehicle insurance of some form compulsory throughout the United
States?
Your current insurance may cover this vehicle for 3 months for a
fee; inquire with your own insurance agency before leaving your country.
If you need other international insurance information please see below
for further contact information on two international insurance companies
(again, not officially recommended by AAA, but given for informational
purposes only).
Members experience with an import/export agent :
This is a high recommendation that came from a AAA member who used this
firm for an antique car "cruise" she was organizing in the Untited
States, with cars from all over the world and the import and export of
these same vehicles):
IMPORT/EXPORT AGENT:
Ms. Mardy Schweitzer
% Horizon
15910 Mill Point Dr.
Houston, Texas 77059
mardy@horizonautoservices.com
Toll Free: 866-349-6733 (no toll free numbers can be used from
international phones, at least in most cases)
Tel: 281-488-2604
Fax: 281-218-9558
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please contact
AAA International Relations.
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