Buying a Used Car

account for 80% of the car sales in the Cayman Islands, a 2021 Hyundai Venue GLS is listed at US$29,512; a 2021 Honda CR-V EX at US$40,122; a 2022 Chevrolet Tracker at US$28,600; a 2021 Toyota FJ Cruiser at US$71,708; a 2020 KIA Sportage at US$30,243 and an Island favourite, the new 4-door hard top Jeep Wrangler JL at CI$45,900. Ask what the cost of the vehicle includes, such as inspection, licensing, maintenance and warranty.

New Car Dealers The following makes of car are sold by the authorised dealers listed below. Most dealerships do not carry a large inventory of parts but they can order them. Please note that there are no authorised dealers on the Island for Acura, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Citroen, Peugeot or Porsche.

Audi Audi Cayman Islands (Arch Automotive) 10 Market Street, Camana Bay Tel: (345) 943 2834 Email: archauto@archauto.ky

BMW, Mini & Kia G.T. Automotive 52 Godfrey Nixon Way, George Town Tel: (345) 945 3415 Email: c.gunby@gtauto.ky or p.smith@gtauto.ky www.bmw.com.ky or www.gtauto.ky G.T. Automotive provides their customers with reliable and stylish vehicles at affordable prices.

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Chevrolet Advance Automotive 113 Owen Roberts Drive, George Town Tel: (345) 945 9191

Ford & Toyota Vampt Motors 368 Walkers Road, George Town Tel: (345) 949 2245 Email: sales@vamptmotors.com Honda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, MercedesBenz, Mitsubishi & Suzuki Car City Ltd. 151 Industrial Way, Industrial Park Tel: (345) 949 0440 Email: sales@carcitycayman.com

Hyundai & SSangYong Prestige Motors 125 Owen Roberts Drive, George Town Tel: (345) 949 7550

Land Rover, Jaguar, Renault, Subaru, & Changan Trac Automotive 181 Dorcy Drive, George Town Tel: (345) 945 3876 Email: sales@tracautomotive.ky

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz (Car City) 131 Industrial Way, Industrial Park Tel: (345) 949 0440

Volkswagen Arch Automotive 15 Portland Road, Industrial Park Tel: (345) 949 8221 Email: archauto@archauto.ky

Tony’s Toys Automotive Centre 91 Sherwood Drive, Industrial Park Tel: (345) 946 8697 Email: sales@tonystoys.net www.tonystoys.net An independent car dealer operating in the Cayman Islands for over 20 years, Tony’s Toys offers a wide range of new vehicles in various sizes, makes and models. The company can also source any vehicle not in stock and offers reasonable financing options to suit any budget with approval within 72-hours (terms and conditions apply). The Centre also services and repairs American, Japanese and

European vehicles. SEE AD PAGE 272 & 275

BUYING A USED CAR

There are many reputable used car dealers on the Island that will usually guarantee the car for a period of three months, as well as sell parts for their cars and service them. It is recommended to buy from a dealer, rather than someone found on www.ecaytrade. com, as there is usually very little difference in the price and the dealer has to maintain a good reputation. When buying a used car, be sure to verify that you are dealing with the official owner of the vehicle, otherwise you will encounter difficulties when transferring ownership. To do this, check the car’s logbook. The cost of a reliable used car will depend on the make, model and size, but for CI$8,000 you should be getting a pretty reliable car.

A few of the rental agencies such as Avis and Budget sell their fleet of American and Japanese models every year and you can usually pick up a good car at a great price. You can also check out www.ecaytrade.com for second-hand vehicles.

Used Car Dealers The following is a list of some wellknown car dealers that regularly carry a good stock of used cars:

Advance Automotive 113 Owen Roberts Dr, George Town Tel: (345) 945 9191

Avis Avis Sales Lot, Industrial Park Tel: (345) 949 2468 Email: avisgcm@candw.ky

Budget Car Sales Tel: (345) 949 5605 www.budgetcayman.com

CARS Ltd. (Campbell’s Auto) 117 North Sound Road, George Town Tel: (345) 949 7135

Car City Ltd. 151 Industrial Way, Industrial Park, GT Tel: (345) 949 0440 Email: sales@carcitycayman.com

Distinct Imports 98 Walkers Road, George Town Tel: (345) 949 6199 or (345) 929 6199 Email: sales@distinctimports.net