Expat’s Autos standard warranty terms are generally only valid for claims at our office in Chiang Mai. For our Platinum Certified class cars we can make an exception to provide the 1 month full coverage remotely as long as prior approval for a repair has been requested. Expat Auto still reserves the right to […]
Category: Car Buying & Sales
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If I’m not in Chiang Mai can I buy a car from you and have it delivered?
Yes! We offer virtual test drives, live video walk-arounds on and off a lift, more detailed pictures, etc. Whatever you may need for your peace of mind. Transport to many cities is possible on a multi-car trailer (This method would require you to pick up the car from a particular location). Alternatively transport to […]
Will you buy my car back later on?
In many cases yes. This will depend on the car’s condition and our current inventory and buying capacity. If we can’t buy it from you though we do have other services to help you sell your car such as our consignment service.
If I buy a car from you, do you offer repair services after the warranty period?
Yes. We are your one-stop shop! If we can’t take care of it we will find someone who can. Our repair garage and service department is not only set up to prepare our vehicles for sale but also to be able to provide ongoing assistance for our clients automotive needs. See servicing and repairs details […]
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes there is some level of warranty on all car classifications except for the Bronze and Budget Wheels, which are sold as-is. You can also read more details about the coverage of the warranty levels here. If you feel you’d like to have a more comprehensive warranty for anywhere from 6-24 months, we also have a […]
Do you do trade-ins?
Yes, we can do trade-ins on most vehicles. After we evaluate the condition of your car we can offer you a fair wholesale price. We also offer a consignment service to sell the car on your behalf. In most cases you may be able to get more for your car but it will take a […]
Can I negotiate on the price?
We use a transparent haggle-free, fair price guarantee system. Unlike many places, our car prices are not set higher to allow for negotiations and we don't price based on our cost (this means that we even lose money on some cars to stand by our commitment to provide a fair price). With our fair-price guarantee […]
What taxes and fees are associated with buying a car from Expat Auto?
None for you! We’ve tried to make it straightforward for you by removing any hidden fees and making our prices all-inclusive of DLT ownership transfer fees, mandatory gov. Insurance and registration renewal (if within 3 months of expiration), and 7% VAT tax on our cars (this can add up to a lot!).
What advanced preparations should I make before I come to you to buy?
If you don’t have your money in the country, we suggest you open a Thai bank account and wire the money to yourself or a friend so you can do a local transfer to our bank. You can also do an international transfer to our bank but it usually takes 3-5 days to come through. […]
Do you offer financing?
Yes, we can arrange financing on most of our vehicles. See the financing services page for details.