Unlike some other islands, there are no size restrictions on cars in Cayman (except Hummers, which cannot be wider than 6.7ft). Almost every make of car, whether new or used, is available to purchase and you can own as many cars as you want.
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There are dealers who sell new cars at competitive prices.
Plus a few of the rental agencies such as Avis Cico and Budget sell their three-year old American and Japanese models every year and you can usually pick up a great deal.
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There are dealers who sell new cars at competitive prices.
For example, for 2022 models:
> a 2022 Suzuki Swift GLX is listed at CI$22,900
> a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is listed at US$23,400
> a 2022 Honda Accord EX-L is listed at CI$38,900
For SUVs, which account for 80% of the car sales in the Cayman Islands:
> a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is listed at CI$37,900
> a 2022 Chevrolet Trax is listed at US$21,400
> a 2022 Toyota Fortuner is listed at US$48,900
> a 2022 KIA Sorento is listed at US$38,900
> the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport is listed at CI$59,900
Ask what the cost of the vehicle includes, such as inspection, licensing, maintenance and warranty.
New Car Dealers
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There are many reputable used car dealers in Cayman 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 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 licensing your vehicle. You can check this by looking at the car’s logbook. The cost of a reliable used car will depend on the make and model but for CI$8,000 you should be getting a pretty reliable car.
Used Car Dealers
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Electric vehicles are now a common sight on Cayman’s roads. According to the Cayman Islands Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licencing, more than 200 Electric vehicles were licenced in the Cayman Islands in 2021.
There are over 20 electric vehicle charging stations around Cayman and two new stations under construction as of January 2023. See the list below or visit PlugShare; it gives you a detailed map with Cayman’s charging stations.
Read MorePre-purchase Inspections
Before buying a car, you may want to get it inspected to ensure that
it is running well and will be road worthy. To do this you can choose to
go to your mechanic that you are familiar with or use the company
listed below.
During a pre-purchase inspection, the technician or mechanic will
analyse the exterior, interior, under body, electrical and engine of the
vehicle and let you know of any faults.