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Diney
  1/7/2015 09:49 EST

Hello All, we have bought a new home in Sosua and are planning our move for September 2015. Wondering if we should bring our vehicle- a 2010 Ford Escape, low mileage, or should we purchase a vehicle when we move to DR? Thanks!

Bikilinda
  1/8/2015 13:16 EST

I am a candian citizen living in Santiago. First, evaluate if you need/want to have a vehicle here. 2nd, do your research to know if you will be able to get spare parts for your car whenever it needs a repair or replacement.

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Diney
  1/8/2015 17:57 EST

Thanks! We definitly need a car to travel and explore . We can take it to Ford for service parts etc.

domrep2011
  1/9/2015 10:08 EST

Have not seen any ford garages in sosua / pop area or around island to be honest

Kiskeyanos
  2/14/2015 17:20 EST

It is my understanding is a vehicle must fall in these categories to be accepted in DR.
1. Be less than 5 years old
2.six cylinders or less
3. You must owned it for at least 2 years
4. Must have a clean title without leans.
We specifically bought a new wrangler unlimited this year because we plan to move to DR in 2 years.

shell5200
  2/21/2015 13:22 EST

they have one of highest fatality rates , driving is scary there you will get fender benders and dings galore! Probably cheaper to buy there and something not to precious!

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