JUNE 2024 - Hi! First Post!, Just moved in 
SO, I want to buy a secondhand motorbike for under DOP$30,000 (US$507 / UK£400)
Scenario: I arrange to meet a guy selling a bike. I like it. The bike has a Licence Plate & he has the correct documents. We go to a lawyer to complete the buy and I purchase the correct insurance through the lawyer. Keys exchanged, Job done! Easy right!!?
Questions:
- I've looked up the price online and it looks like he's doubled the price just for me! How do I stop this. A local 'friend' said she would do it for me and not charge a commission OR do I get the lawyer to go and buy it for me for a commission?
- I've just seen the bike and only now do I realise I need a lawyer - can I just pop-in to the nearest one with the seller without an appointment?
- The bike is missing the Licence Plate, what are my options, will the police stop and fine me?
- What is the "correct insurance"... Cheap is dear, so whats the middle/warm porridge option?
- Acceptable costs for this process / Average lawyer fees etc?
- What am I missing, apart from very limited Spanglish!
How hard can it be right! It's just a runaround!! 
Mat
