Used cars for expats in Costa Rica · Since 2012
Buy your car in Costa Rica without the guesswork.
Moving here is a big enough leap. We find the right national vehicle, run a 60+ point inspection, handle every piece of paperwork, and hand you the keys — anywhere in the country. All in English.
The hard part isn't the car
Buying a used car in a country you're still learning is where things go wrong.
Hidden liens, imported-as-used registration surprises, sellers who go quiet, paperwork in Spanish. One wrong move and your fresh start turns into a costly mess.
Legal landmines
Unpaid marchamo, open liens or a dirty title that quietly becomes your problem after you pay.
Lost in translation
Negotiating and signing in a language and system you don't fully know yet — alone.
Mechanical surprises
No inspection means the repair bill shows up two weeks after the seller disappears.
Your guide on the ground
We've done this 500+ times. You do it once.
Williams Motors has helped American and Canadian expats buy their car in Costa Rica since 2012. We know which vehicles hold up on these roads, which paperwork trips people up, and how to close a deal that protects you.
- ✓Certified mechanics, 60+ point inspection on every car
- ✓Licensed lawyer verifies title & handles the transfer
- ✓English-first — no miscommunication before you sign
- ✓Only nationally-registered vehicles bought new here
From "I'm interested" to keys in hand
Three simple steps
Everything from the first message to the keys — see the full process → see the full process →
Tell us the mission
Message us on WhatsApp from wherever you are with your budget, must-haves and timeline.
We find & verify
We source national vehicles, inspect the mechanics, and clear every legal and financial detail.
We deliver the keys
Airport, hotel or condo — the car arrives ready to drive, paperwork already done.
Ready to view, ready to buy
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Expats who stopped worrying
Real buyers who landed, messaged us, and drove away without a single surprise.
★★★★★"We found our 4Runner from Denver, before we'd even landed. They inspected it, did all the paperwork, and it was waiting at the airport. I still can't believe how easy it was."
★★★★★"After a bad experience with a private seller, working with a team that communicates in English and handles the legal side was night and day. Zero stress, clean title, done."
★★★★★"They understood exactly what we needed for the mountain roads near our place. The Fortuner has been flawless. Honest, patient, and genuinely on your side."
Car storage
Leaving for a few months? We store and care for your vehicle until you're back.
Modifications
Roof racks, lift kits, lights — set your rig up for real Costa Rican terrain.
Insurance
We connect you with the right coverage and explain it in plain English.
Inspection
Buying privately? Get our 60+ point inspection before you commit a colón.
Drive away in a car you can trust.
Tell us what you're after. We'll take it from there — free consultation, zero pressure.
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