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| Transportation A healthy buy and sell market exists for used vehicles and there are a number of car dealers on the island from whom new and used cars can be purchased, located in the Yellow Pages under Automobile Dealer. The daily newspapers also carry a listing of vehicles for sale. Vehicles are imported from the USA, Japan and Europe. Both right-hand and left-hand drive cars are allowed although we drive on the left. The annual fee to license a car is US$200 plus US$26.25 inspection fee and is done at the Vehicle Licensing Department. The main roads through the island are all tarmac and speed limits here are much stricter than elsewhere. The town speed is 25mph and outside limited to 40mph and 50mph. Public buses are available but are offered on limited routes and schedules. It is common and recommended to arrive with or purchase your own bicycle to initially assist with transport. Cars and trucks are the most common means of transportation but many new arrivals choose to utilise a bike or scooter. Approximate costs are as follows; You can buy a used car from around US$ 2500.00 but a reliable one is more likely to cost around US$5000.00. It’s worthwhile noting whether the car came on Island before or after Ivan! In addition to a number of new and used car garages on the Island, many of the Car Rental Firms offer used fleet cars for sale. Bicycles $150 and up Used Scooters $800 - $1200 and up New scooter $2000 Car Insurance In order to complete the purchase of a car, be it a private sale or through a dealership, you will require car insurance. The average cost is between US$500 – 750 per year. |
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