WheelsCR works for you: buying, selling or trading a vehicle in Costa Rica.
Welcome to WheelsCR, we’ve been helping expats relocating to Costa Rica purchase vehicles since 2006. On our website you can find information related to owning a vehicle here and driving in Costa Rica. Also regarding the process for buying or selling a vehicle. We offer services for new and used vehicles of many types, have a look below to see the different areas of the site you might explore.
Our Services …
Buying a Used Vehicle
We can help you make the process as hassle-free as possible. This page offers the details of the service we provide for a very reasonable fee. Click for details…
Buy a New Car or Truck
We can help streamline the process. If you want to pick up your car upon arrival, then you definitely can use a liaison like us. Click here for details …
Costa Rica Car Models
Features, pros and cons of different vehicles. We also discuss whether parts and repairs are readily available in Costa Rica. Click here for details …
General Automobile Info for Costa Rica
General tips on driving in Costa Rica, as well as common questions for car owners. Click for details…
Costa Rica is becoming known for it’s leadership in sustainable mobility, thanks to a law passed in 2018. This section has all the information, click here for details …
Get In Touch With a Professional
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Make an appointment to buy a used SUV or Truck
Make an appointment to buy a brand new SUV, truck, sedan, motorcycle or UTV
Buy in advance of arrival, or without traveling to San Jose
Frequently Asked
How Long Does It Take ?
The process of test driving and selecting a vehicle is just 5 or 6 hours. If you have the money in Costa Rica you can complete the purchase the same day.
Should I Have a Company Own the Vehicle?
For most people the answer is no. You might read the full article here:
Should I use a company to buy the car ?
What's AWD versus 4x4 ?
If you’re more familiar with differential equations than differential locks, have a gander at this article – TRACTION TYPES CR
Can You Explain the Marchamo?
This is the mandatory insurance paid every December for the following year. This article explains insurance coverages in general — Vehicle Insurance Coverages in Costa Rica
Can I Use a Credit Card to Buy a Car?
Actually, you cannot. This article covers Forms of Payment for Vehicles in Costa Rica
Performance
Driven since 2006
Testimonials
“WheelsCR is a fantastic service that handles all aspects of acquiring a car and car insurance in Costa Rica”
“My wife and I decided to use the PASS service to purchase our first car in Costa Rica. We were on a tight schedule (not usually a good idea in CR) and had to find a suitable car within one day once we landed in San Jose.”
“All in all it was a very good deal and we love the car, this was two years ago and everything is still good.”