Solfeggio Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 We have been car shopping and have finally found exactly what we want EXCEPT that the car has D.F. plates and we would need to transfer them to Jalisco plates. Somewhere at the back of my mind, I seem to remember reading (years ago) that this might be problematic. To date, all cars we have purchased here have had Jalisco plates, so we've never encountered this situation. Has anyone else had experience with transferring plates from another Mexican state to Jalisco plates?? Any advice to offer??? Thanks! P.S. I made a mistake in the title, but it cannot be edited. I meant to say: Problem Buying Mexican Car With Non-Jalisco plates The way I mistakenly worded it makes me sound like I am a Mexican, when I;m not. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 We bought a new car in Michoacán, with Michoacán plates. When we later moved to the DF, we changed the plates to DF plates. It was a minor hassle, but certainly not a problem. The first order of business is to apply for Jalisco plates. You'll want them at the ready after you finish the second step. The second order of business is to dar de baja las placas (make inactive and return the plates) in the DF. You might be able to do the second step first. Just remember that it is your job as the buyer to disactivate and return the DF plates, unless you specifically accompany the seller to take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexguy Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 You may want to speak with Spencer Shulman at S &S Auto. He maybe able to help to get Jalisco plates, for a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schraderone Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I sent you a PM. Any car with D F plates should be taken for a Fedreal Police inspection before you put out any money. CAREFULL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Several years ago I bought a car in Zacataceas (sp?). As I recall I needed to be at the license place in Guad really REALLY early in the morning. I ended up usung an attorney to do it. She had a relative in Guad, went the nite before, got up at 4am and went to get the plates. Please don't ask me why, its just the way it is - long lines maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfull Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 We also found just the right car about 3 years ago.it also had DF plates. We spent 6 weeks going round and round with multiple trips to GUAD and also the early morning thing. After the 6 weeks we finally said f*** it and looked for and found a similar car with Jalisco plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbonman Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I have attempted to buy a car with DF plates. Grande hassle! after a time I backed out! I since have been advised to steer clear of any "change in states" with placas/ I would say that there are many dangers.AND other cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Pain in the butt to change plates, expect to wait 6 hours plus in Guadalajara and pay for and bring a translator and that assumes all is in order as if it is not you can pay fines, extra fees and even have your car impounded and be arrested if something is not in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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