As of June 2017, 36% of automobile or sedan-type vehicles that circulated in countries in the region were of the Toyota and Hyundai brands.
Data from the report "Vehicle Fleet in Central America 2017" compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData shows different characteristics of the vehicles circulating in Central American countries.
Suzuki S.A., Canella S.A. and Agencia y fábrica Honda S.A. are the three companies with highest number of commercial establishments dedicated to the sale of motorcycles, cars, and spare parts in the country.
In Guatemala 5,500 commercial establishments are registered in the automotive sector dedicated to selling vehicles, parts and replacements, 75% of which are concentrated in the department of Guatemala.
In December 2015, 22% of the vehicles circulating in the countries of the region were between 1 and 5 years old, and 19% were between 6 and 10 years old.
The report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America in 2015," compiled by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData com details the age of vehicles circulating in the countries in Central America.
During 2013 the import of used vehicles in Costa Rica declined by 45%, the biggest drop since the 2009 crisis.
Importing used cars has ceased to be a business in Costa Rica. Last year the entry of used vehicles into the country declined by 45%, the strongest decline since the 2009 crisis.
Credit facilities provided by banks and the "new rules for the import sector in relation to the tax value of the units, odometers (mileage meter), total losses and new security devices have all affected sales."