How to Buy a Used Car in Thailand | Cost and Insurance of a Used Car in Thailand 

Thanks a lot. Good info. Certainly will visit Expat Auto before deciding.

Really good info thanks

Thank you! This right on time! Great information.

The usual good video.

Super helpful!! Thank you!

Great info thanks much appreciated

Thanks for adding this video.

GREAT INFO RE CAR BUYING/INSURANCE!

Thanks Tony for another wonderful video. Cars are the second expenses after the house rental. I'm not familiar with the process and now I know to go to the expat auto to buy a used car.

Extremely helpful for car buying. Please talk about your car gasoline consumption, maintenance any repairs since you bought and all cost associated with Nissan..Thanks!!!

Expat Auto have been known for quality for more than 10 years now. That's might be the reason that they are not the cheapest car dealer around. If I lived in CM, I would definitely check them out when looking to buy a car. If I was looking for a resonable small car that's reliable, I would look to Toyota Vios, Honda City or Mazda 2. I had the previous generation Toyota Vios, and it's indestructible like a tank. It's not the most fancy or best equipped car around, but it has the best engine in it's class in my opinion.

Thumbs up 👍 After all the horror stories about used cars I decided to buy a new car for a little bit more baht

Very good the mileage of each vehicle would have been super useful 👍

Thanks Tony, I might have to go see this dealer. I ended up buying a Ford Ranger and I feel it's a bit bigger than the narrow roads. Not like what we are used to. 😀

Want to get a small box car for tight parking spaces and less blind spots.

Please it is possible to have used tires in Thailand to export to Africa

That place looks very expensive vs some other lots I've visited.

Thx for your video. Are those prices on the cars inclusive of sales tax?

I almost bought a 2012 Fortuner (diesel) with 200,000 km from a dealer. I spent 4 hours there and 3k baht for the "fees". It was 600k baht and I had 120k baht (20%) to put down. After all that time on a Saturday, they said the bank would get back to me in a few days. On the following Tuesday they said they would finance it if I paid 50% down, which I didn't have. Also, I had just gotten my non O retirement visa and they said to consider a 20% down loan I would have to live here for 5 years (I came in July of 2021 to Phuket Sandbox on tourist visa then converted to Education visa. I also inquired with Ford on a new Ranger as they said they would finance Farangs with 30% down, but that was in December of 2022 and now (March 2023) they have changed their mind and want 50% down for foreigners. They seem to change their minds everytime the wind changes directions. I ran into a similar problem with Phuket immigration--they said I needed to do a "border run" to come back and file for a new non-O. I honestly think they don't know what they're talking about half the time because that is not what it says on their website. I have decided to go to the Philippines for a month to see if I like it better there. I know it is something like $200 to stay for three years. Here I am paying 25,000 baht every year--not sustainable. I don't think Thailand really wants us here so I will spend my pension somewhere else. I do like Thailand otherwise but cannot think of it long term anymore.

Used cars and bikes/scooters are expensive. I think it would be better to buy new. When it comes time to sell, you will get the benefit of a healthy resale value.

hey Tony do you know if car yards here are negotiable? there is ranger i'm buying today 50% cash 50% finance and the yard is being so difficult wont even move 1 baht down. my wife is Thai and I think they just think we need finance so being hard is this the case or are not just firm like that here?

I can’t find details for expat autos in the comments, do they have a Facebook page?

I've heard that cash is king in Thailand. Can you negotiate car prices if you're paying cash?

what would be a reliable car to drive? I'm looking at Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Lancer or Suzuki Swift.

Any idea if the same car dealer has expat auto in Phuket?

Can a foreigner with a work permit buy a car without waiting for 3 months? According to Thai ruling, i'm supposed to wait at least 3 months before I can buy a car. Some say as long as pay in cash can buy a car anytime from a dealer. Also looking at 2nd hand cars, mostly sedan or hatchback.. any to recommend?

What is best to have in Chiang Mia a car or bike

12k a year for fully comprehensive insurance is very reasonable.

Nice video..but wow second hand not cheap...

Wow! So affordable. I would be able to purchase a car, moped and a nice condo for just under $100,000.

What about EV cars in Chiang Mai? I heard EV cars from China are relatively cheap in Thailand.

Do Thailand have American made vehicles?

If buying a car in Thailand and you aren't going to do your own repairs stick with the brands and models with a history for reliability and attaining high mileage. Toyota: Camry, Fortuner, any truck, corolla. Honda: civic, accord, crv. Mazda are also great but parts availability is much much lower. Do not buy models that are also used as taxi's as a paint job and new dash are cheap. If you can do your own work that opens up a plethora of BMW and older Mercedes options but if you can't do the work yourself stay away. Facebook is a great source of used cars but you need to know how to do a proper used car inspection unless you get to know a local repair shop and can get the car there pre purchase(not an easy task depending where you are at).

Went to look at a new MG yesterday can't believe it is made in my country UK shipped to China then shipped to Thailand no wonder new cars are so expensive I would not buy a used car in Thailand with all the crazy drivers about you don't know who has had it

Great video very informative👍 If I get over there and stay, I would like a Ford Ranger 4x4 extra cab with the longest box possible to haul a motorcycle. Sounds like in the land of smiles. I need to protect yourself from buying a used vehicle that’s for sure. The land of smiles turns into the land of stab you in the back! That’s very dishonest to sell someone a vehicle and have the engine blew up a week later. They knew there was a problem. Karma is a bitch!

Costlier than india

Thailand is expensive for cars

Truck 😂 Its a pick up 😊 Thats what the rest of the world 🌎 calls it... Get with the times yank