What You MUST Know Before Getting a Car in Panama

Buying a car in Panama is very different from buying one in the U.S. or Canada, and in this episode of The Real Expats of Panama, we sit down with Fernando Tristán, Vice President of Sales at Grupo Sílaba and President of ADAP (Association of Car Dealers of Panama), to uncover everything you need to know. 🚗🇵🇦

Whether you’re an expat considering your first car purchase in Panama, curious about car dealerships in Panama, or want insider advice on navigating financing, insurance, registration, and gray-market imports, this episode has the answers.

Fernando also shares why Grupo Sílaba is one of the leading dealership groups in Panama, with the second-highest sales volume in the country, and explains the important role ADAP plays in protecting both dealers and consumers.

👉 Learn about:
✔️ How the car buying process in Panama differs from the U.S.
✔️ What documents expats need to buy a car in Panama
✔️ Whether foreigners can finance a vehicle or need to pay cash
✔️ Insurance, warranties, and registration tips
✔️ The rise of electric & hybrid cars in Panama
✔️ The truth about gray-market vehicle imports

If you’re planning to live, invest, or retire in Panama, knowing how to buy a car the smart way is essential.

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LINKS:

✔️ Get a Free e-book: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-boo...
✔️ Buy Real Estate: ChoosePanama.com
✔️ Rent in Playa Bonita, Panama: ChoosePanamaRentals.com
✔️ Amanda Gleeson: https://agleesonconsultingservices.com
✔️ Grupo Silaba: https://silaba.com/


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