Scooter insurance

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Member since 13 October 2015

lauraeaton77Member29 November 2015 16:26:13

Hey everyone!

Ok, so I have arrived in Sosua and explored around a bit, and I'm ready to explore more! I have a friend who is going to sell me his motorcycle (or scooter?) for cheap, so I am wondering about insurance.

Before anyone decides to lecture me, YES, I know that having a scooter/motorcycle is dangerous. I know how to drive a motorcycle- commuted to and from work in the US for years, and I rented a motorcycle on a monthly basis while living in Thailand, where they drive just as crazy as they do here. Not trying to be a jerk but please don't waste my time (or yours!) telling me why I should buy a car instead, or not drive period. You will not change my mind. Unless you live near Sosua and have a car for sale for less than $300, in which case you might.

I am wondering about how insurance works here? Where do I go to get it? What can I expect to pay? Any advice would be awesome.

Thanks!

gypsy401 Serial expat

Member since 19 September 2014

gypsy401Serial expat29 November 2015 19:37:37

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My last bike was a Yamaha V-Star. Bought the insurance across from Productos at the tire - aleinment garage. Got my Marbeta there too. Paid about $40 for the insurance. Don't know if the system has changed. Ride no matter what anyone says. It is always your choice & life. I'm 75 & still ride, just not as fast & crazy as I used to. The bikers creed ...... "RUBBER DOWN". A part of it anyway. Always put a lid on your head.

lauraeaton77 Member

Member since 13 October 2015

lauraeaton77Member29 November 2015 19:42:46

Thanks Gypsy.

Is that $40 per month?

gypsy401 Serial expat

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gypsy401Serial expat29 November 2015 19:45:23

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no, for the year.

gypsy401 Serial expat

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gypsy401Serial expat29 November 2015 19:57:02

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Please fix this problem. Cannot open prior posts from the old ex-pat site! Can't reply to them, can't read them, there is no access to the old threads. Pop up says server not found, Everything is lost !!!!!! Bring it back please. Transfer ALL the old stuff to this site. This kills dialogue important to many. It is a bloody disaster. There are always bugs to be worked out with new sites, I understand, but that doesn't stop me from being very P-O-D. Please make it easy for us to access the prior posts. Thank you for rectifying this problem. ....A very large fart from the Tuba

gypsy401 Serial expat

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gypsy401Serial expat29 November 2015 19:59:38

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Planner, did that just cost me my EB classification? Oh, woe is me. I'm back to serial status.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member30 November 2015 01:30:53

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Gypsy yes this new system...SUCKS

Bob K

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member30 November 2015 01:32:03

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Yes you need in insurance and I am sure current rates are higher than $40 a year.

Check with Amber Guardian in Sosua. We have our cars insured with them.

Bob K

gypsy401 Serial expat

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gypsy401Serial expat30 November 2015 01:45:21

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Still can't get prior posts from former site, now to be clear, I pissed off! FIX IT as soon as possible, also can't PM anyone from old site. Want to lose members? keep this crap up!

lauraeaton77 Member

Member since 13 October 2015

lauraeaton77Member01 December 2015 17:49:48

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What about registration?

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member01 December 2015 21:18:59

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Yes need tags and registration as well.

Bob K

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plannerDominican Republic Expert02 December 2015 11:32:00

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Gypsy, you need to calm down. They have undertaken a massive changeover and it takes time to fix the bugs. This is absolutely normal with this type of change!

lauraeaton77 Member

Member since 13 October 2015

lauraeaton77Member02 December 2015 16:59:28

#13

Thanks Bob,

Howdo I go about getting tags/registration?

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member02 December 2015 18:24:35

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I am not sure. You can start at the city hall in Sosua. The Motor vehicle office is on the left as you enter. I would not be surprised if they did not send you to Puerto Plata. But I would start there.

Bob K

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