GUIDES
Guides
Clear answers for buying the right part and importing it to Costa Rica without surprises.
How much does it cost to import a car part from the US to Costa Rica?
What you pay to bring a car part from the US: the price, US shipping, freight by weight, import duties and IVA. With a real example in colones.
New, used, OEM or aftermarket parts: which should you buy?
The differences between original (OEM), aftermarket and used car parts, and which to choose by part, budget and safety.
Where do I find my car's VIN in Costa Rica?
Where your car's VIN or chassis number is, how to read it, and what to send if your car is a Japanese import without a 17-character VIN.