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Buying a car in Saudi Arabia may be different from any other car buying experience in the world.
Although only men can lead women can own cars and can travel with a family member or a man hired driver.
Everyone can have a standard sedan or hatchback, but only families may have vehicles that hold more than five passengers, like SUVs pickup trucks are considered commercial vehicles and are reserved for Saudi nationals.
But the rules aren t always clear, may depend on the mood of an individual official, and can be folded for those who have enough influence to Wasta.
Before arriving at the logistics of purchasing a vehicle, expatriates should be familiar with several terms.
Istimarah a plastic card that contains the owner's name and license and vehicle registration information The Istimarah should always be kept in the vehicle and must be renewed every three years.
This is Fahs inspection proves that the car is roadworthy Evidence is usually in the form of a sticker on the windshield.
Al Morot Saudi Expats traffic police who do their own paperwork when buying a car will know their police station for local traffic.
Factors to consider when buying cars in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has some of the cheapest gasoline in the world, so fuel consumption is a factor less than in other places when deciding to buy a car.
Expatriates interested in exploring the desert should consider vehicles with four-wheel drive as standard n Car not have the ground clearance or be able to go on the rocks and driving in the sand.
Buyers should also consider the price and availability of spare parts Spare parts for American and European cars are often more expensive and requires longer waiting periods that Japanese and Korean cars.
Expatriates purchase new vehicles while Saudi Arabia for many reasons.
Some prefer to have a car, they feel they can rely on extreme weather The air conditioning is a necessity, and good tires are important because their life is often compromised by heat.
Dealerships usually have English speaking staff and cars bought from them have the advantage of being under warranty.
Expatriates who want to finance their payments should compare different companies to find the best rates Funding usually includes insurance payments, so that expatriates should review insurance policies in advance to know exactly what to negotiate for most things are negotiable in Saudi Arabia, in dealing with the right person.
Expatriates who want to drive to other GCC countries should remember that they will need written permission from their sponsor and the police to take vehicles financed out of the country because they're technically the bank's property.
Cars can also be paid in cash or with a personal bank loan, in which case the expat will own.
There are various options for expatriates who prefer to buy a used car Used cars are available at the dealers, souqs cars and websites Many people think that cars belonging to other expatriates are usually better maintained but some expats can take advantage of this situation and overload.
There's always a risk when buying a used car, whether expatriates should negotiate with the seller to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic of their choice, and ask for maintenance records.
Donate Cars t rust with age in the arid climate, but under their shiny body, the heat takes its toll on the less visible parts, such as gaskets, hoses and belts It is important to find a trustworthy mechanic competent ask friends and colleagues for referrals.
Saudi Arabia didnt standardized method of calculating car values, so they go for market rates Potential buyers should have an idea to ask the price by searching the Internet based on a car.
Again, expatriates should be able to negotiate a better price, but may need the help of a loudspeaker in Arabic.
Expatriates have the opportunity to rent a car if they aren t sure how long they will be in the kingdom or prefer not to buy one.
Car rental companies are numerous; usually have a good selection and work on a daily, weekly and monthly.
Expatriates should make insurance that is included in the rental price and read the policy to know what their commitments would be if they're involved in an accident.
Auto insurance is mandatory in Saudi Arabia, and comes in two basic forms Expats will need one of these before finalizing their purchase.
Compulsory insurance or a third door on the person of damage due to other persons or property, but not their own car, it's reasonably priced, but the coverage is different between companies, it is best to shop.
Comprehensive insurance covers all damage, including the vehicle of the policyholder, but can not be bought for new cars 10 years old.
The products and prices each company are different, whether expatriates should consider the options and ask friends and colleagues for references - especially those who had to use it.
Traffic accidents can often find both parties in jail until the dispute is resolved, which is not a good time to find an insurance company did not take the phone on weekends.
Dealers are often for new cars they have sales at certain times of the year such as Ramadan and can help arrange a loan.
Used cars can be purchased at a dealership or car souqs but private owners sometimes give the best deals but be aware that some people may try to take advantage of newcomers by selling at inflated prices.
Many expatriates are leaving before they have paid their funding agreement and it may be possible to take over their payments It sounds like a good deal, but it means paying for a new car that's already been used for Ask a year or two if the balloon payment at the end and be cautious if the seller wants the money to cover their deposit.
English is a popular site for Expats find used cars that can read Arabic or know someone who can help can try.
When buying a new vehicle, the dealer has to take care of a large part of the administrative process for the account, but the expatriates should obtain their broker of the buyer to commit to it before that they buy.
Expatriates will need several documents to buy a car in Saudi Arabia First, they will need a letter from their sponsor giving them permission to purchase Most businesses are used to write them and must know the letters of appropriate size employers who aren t-governmental organizations must be certified by the Chamber of commerce.
For family vehicles that seat more than five people, must indicate that the buyer has family status letter, copies of all members of the family Iqamas and a copy of the driving license of the Saudi buyer will take the letter from the sponsor to the local traffic police al Morot then issue a letter giving permission for expatriates to buy the vehicle, which is taken to the dealership exhibition.
Expatriates must present proof of insurance to the closing of the transaction exposure can help, or they can obtain insurance on their own.
The exhibition plays a fairly important role in used car purchases too Kingdom Under the law, all transfers of used cars have to go through an exhibition, where deposits seller the car and its Istimarah, and deposits from the buyer money the exhibition is both until the title transfer documents is completed, either by the buyer or by the dealer himself Some exhibitions are taking charge to go through the processes themselves, so that the buyer need only wait a day or until the transfer is complete.
Buyers who do it on their own, will have to submit various documents to al Morot This includes.
The first letter of authorization from the al Morot.
Copies of Iqama and their families, as appropriate buyer.
The documents that expatriates will need aren t always consistent, especially in terms of copies It is better to be prepared with copies of everything than have to come back later.
Everything must be properly translated into Arabic, and taking an Arabic language along friend can facilitate the process once they're successful, the buyer has a new Istimarah, and as far as al Morot concerned, the the vehicle is theirs Istimarah is then taken to the exhibition and the buyer can claim the vehicle.
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