Why Mexico?
Motor Vehicles in Mexico are less
expensive than in the US or Canada. Often dramatically less.
Also we like the weather here!
Who we are?
Please see History Section.
Where are we?
VEWO is located in Veracruz, a port city on
the Gulf of Mexico. Veracruz is the major Mexican Port serving
Europe and the World. This is the most ideal location in Mexico
for the export of automobiles. Our operations later extended
to Manzanillo, a port city on the Pacific coast, which is the
major port serving the Asia-Pacific Region.
Why Us?
VEWO will give high quality, personal service with
integrity. Our prices are very competitive by any standard. Combined
with our service and attention to detail we give superior value.
Who are our Customers?
VEWO is a wholesale supplier (Exporter)
of motor vehicles from Mexico to Speciality Motor Vehicle Importers in many countries
and also as a supplier to Motor Vehicle Exporters from many countries that do not have
a presence in Mexico. We are not a retailer and generally we do not serve private customers.
Why not Private Customers?
VEWO is a wholesale operation. We
do not have the capability (or desire) necessary to properly service such a client.
Our strength is serving a few Import Dealers and fellow Exporters very well. We are, In
essence, a member of their team.
Who are our Suppliers?
VEWO sources its vehicles from official dealers.
Generally it is not possible to source vehicles for export direct from
the manufacturers. We have an excellent network of dealers eager to
fulfill our needs. We have negotiated exceptional pricing for most vehicles
available in Mexico – both domestic and foreign.
Does VEWO have Inventory?
Generally we do not. Our suppliers all
have significant inventories. Additionally most manufacturers have
a “bank” of vehicles in Mexico available to their dealer networks
for immediate delivery.
An exception is vehicles in high demand. We frequently order those vehicles for stock so that our customers can always expect immediate shipment.
Does VEWO do Accessories?
We can supply most accessories
but it is difficult and we cannot be price competitive as there is
not a good aftermarket network here. We can supply Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) accessories.
Are the vehicles made in Mexico?
Not usually and really not relevant.
Most vehicles are priced according to the local (National) market
regardless of the country where manufactured. The manufacturers
usually have one or at most two factories for each model. This factory
usually supplies all of North America and often the whole world. The
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for vehicles manufactured in
Mexico begin with “3”.
What about Warranty?
Usually no.
When vehicles are exported the factory warranty is voided.
Why not Used Vehicles?
Many reasons. Vehicles in Mexico
have a hard life. The streets have severe and often unmarked speed bumps and
the streets are often in serious dis-repair. And the drivers are very aggressive.
Another problem is that used vehicle prices include IVA (VAT) that cannot be
recovered thus making prices artificially high. Lastly there are no auctions
here or other good source of such vehicles.
How do you ship and who pays?
We can and do supply
vehicles FOB, CFR and CIF. We only occasional ship FOB as it is better
that we arrange everything. Shipping Rates are always in USD and vary
depending on Exchange Rates, Destination, RO RO or Container and Market
Conditions. We normally have available good Container and RO RO connections.
We ship primarily 2 vehicles together in a 40 foot container. We use 3rd
party organizations for container stuffing but our staff do inspect and watch every
container be loaded.
What about Insurance?
We insure every vehicle from the moment it
leaves the Dealer until it arrives at its destination.
Are there other Exporters in Mexico?
There are.
VEWO being the best. Best service. Best value.
Risks. What are the risks?
There are, to our knowledge,
no legal risks. Our activity is lawful. Our vehicles are all new vehicles
direct from the dealer so theft, non disclosed accidents/repair or inaccurate
odometers are not a problem.
The risk is that the exporter does not perform. We will perform.