Pros & Cons of a Motorcycle/Car in the Philippines

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[@RedHorseAdventures]

I asked a taxi driver why it is that Toyota is so popular in the Philippines. (He was driving a Toyota and that taxi company is a fleet of Toyota). He explained that parts are cheaper and lots of repair options. I’m more a Honda guy myself and he did say they were low maintenance but parts were more expensive.

[@johnlove6194]

Any car parts dealer can sell Toyota parts. Only authorized Honda car dealers are allowed to sell Honda car parts. And if Honda Cars Philippines decides not to support a particular model, you will have to go to underground sellers. That's why old Honda cars have very low resale value.

[@RedHorseAdventures]

@@johnlove6194 i wonder if some of that changes with the trade agreement the Philippines recently signed with the other Asian countries.

[@tomquinn607]

8th year in RP. Don't buy a big vehicle. Smaller vehicle is best. Roads are narrow. Rent a tricycle if you need to move something. Never let someone who is not on your insurance borrow your vehicle. Otherwise you're responsible for any liabilities. Get 4 wheels 1st if you are staying long term. It rains a lot.

[@doodle1191]

Exactly car is much useful in two weather in Philippines

[@smallnuts2]

If you wanted to own a rental place, is there insurance that covers you from those rental accidents?

[@Lawrencerice]

Today was my second day in Dumaguete. I leeased a Honda Click 125. Plenty of power, easy to handle. That being said... I have 40+ years of experience riding bikes of all types and sizes. Never once laid one down, or even came close to a crash. These people here are insane on the road. Don't be surprised when someone decides to overtake and jumps into your lane straight at you. I can already tell a crash here is not if, but WHEN.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

be especially alert on the highway from duma to dauin. lots of passing happens there.

[@ricric8348]

scooter life is one of the best things about living in Asia. Cheap convenient exploring shopping fun...feels like flying...just wear proper shoes and gloves

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

it's one of my favorite things to do. but more and more i enjoy riding in the low-traffic province.. not the open highways.

[@KB3TLE]

Having your own transportation is - 'freedom' - and I've had it for almost 60 years ! --- Can't picture myself w/o - 'something' - that is mine & immediately available. -?- My thinking is leaning toward a 3 wheel Bajaj RE - TUK TUK - for local use. No rain or sun ! > Perhaps a nice bus w/ac for long trips ? --- Some expats even belong to a tuk tuk club. Travel in groups on long trips - even island hop with them on quite long trips !

[@gordonstephen8329]

In California, you can tint the top 4 inches of the windshield.

[@cytoxx]

Three wheels are a lot better than two... I highly recommend a tricycle like the Rusi Chariot: 175 cc, various options (extra seats etc.), loads of space to carry stuff.

[@bryankoziar2867]

There is another option. A scooter with a sidecar. There is even a small roof over the driver. The sidecar looks pretty small but fits Filipinas pretty well

[@stevew3196]

In the UK it is illegal to have heavy tints on the windshield or side windows. Traffic cops have meters to test vision and will write you a ticket and can sieze the vehicle till you remove the tint.

[@michaelstewart399]

The highway here in bohol is deadly dangerous if it a bike they must have skills I also bought a tuk tuk Baja re200 $. 140 dn $ 100 per month no credit check 48 month stay off the roads at night

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

any of the open-roads you really have to have your wits about you. everyone is passing and there's always some slow tricycle gumming things up. plus pedestrians at random places without a crosswalk.

[@chrisweeks6973]

I lived in Mabalacat, Pampanga for 10 years until mid-2022. Reality is that around 36/day get killed on PH roads and many 2-wheel riders lose legs. I had a motorcycle (Skygo 150) and a Toyota Innova auto 7-seat people mover (the 2lt gas version; the diesel is better) which came with tint top and bottom of the screen. It was like peering through a mailbox slit. Toyota's are best because they are plentiful, reliable - almost all taxis are Toyota - parts are easy and the local mechanics are generally familiar with them. Bikes are ok IF you're careful, but don't expect any adherance to road rules by other drivers and expect them to do something stupid; they will not disappoint. Oh, and the vast majority don't have insurance...

[@altoncooper7091]

If you are aged, infirm in any physical way, or have a balance problem, you should absolutely n o t get a motorcycle. You need 4 wheels and some hard metal protection surrounding you. The reality of the Phil's is, traffic is chaos. If you are used to some order, you're not gonna find it. If you're a timid driver, you'll never make it. Better (and cheaper) is to let somebody else take the risks.

[@koufax174]

Thank you Reekay. You are very thorough.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craigjordan7835]

TV Patrol is always reporting an injury or fatality of a motorbike rider. Message received. The road is the most dangerous place at all times in the Philippines.

[@safffff1000]

The most stupid things I ever saw from the PH is that black tint on the front windshield, the next is vehicles without lights at night. I once traveled from Cebu to Baguio on a honda Scooby scooter. Scooter driving means 100% concentration, looking everywhere. Never travel faster than the distance you can see when going around bends in the road, there could be dogs, children and broken down vehicles. Use other vehicles as blockers like in football is the best way to travel going faster. Don't get to close to them because they can stop fast. Following these rules I enjoyed using a scooter and going between cars at stop lights. Nice AI girl art

[@oahuguy3918]

The majority of your audience are older expats that shouldn’t be riding, or even driving anymore. I wish you could’ve touched on hiring a part time, or even full time driver. I hear they’re pretty affordable.

[@clydesmith3437]

Yes your right i said its cool during the day with the dark tinted windows.But at night you can't see anything

[@anthonythompson2563]

Thanks for the video my first trip to the Philippines will be in February 2024 my girlfriend insist that I will love traveling by motorcycle but I feel that there unsafe, I'm trying to convince her that a car or truck would be safer #2024🇸🇽

[@chrisweeks6973]

It would be. Reality is that around 36/day get killed on PH roads and many 2-wheel riders lose legs. It's possible that she's trying to save you money with a bike, but if you'll be in a city or near one, simply take a trike; for the first three years of living there that's all I needed. If you must hire a vehicle, get 4 wheels.

[@doodle1191]

Yes sir your right! Most causes of accident in Philippines are by motorcycle even if you're riding safe someone isn't and the changing of weather so car is much suitable.👍👍👍

[@Ron-oe7hg]

Great information bro. I was thinking of getting a Philippines driver's license even tho I won't be living there full time. Plus if the Western Union wants 2 forms of ID, they always ask me for it, I'll have it.

[@piratecovephilippines4711]

Been driving with the tinted windshield for years with no problem at all.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

using low-beams or high-beams at night? not a problem for you, but constant high-beams are a problem for all other oncoming traffic.

[@piratecovephilippines4711]

@@Lifebeyondthesea , I don't use high beems on other drivers. The new 3m type tint is much better to out of than the older kind. Much better that people can't see into your car as foreigners can be a target. People have no idea who is in my car.

[@johnclark1469]

What about the 3wheel vehicles? Like the “Chariot”? Seems to be a good compromise not addressed here. It has the carrying capacity and weather protection of a car but the economy of a motorbike. You can buy one for about $1700. Parking easier than a car but not as easy as a bike. You your take?

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

that is a good option in a smaller town, with slow traffic. but not in a big city like cebu or manila.

[@nsxfever9513]

Great video 👍

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

Thanks 👍

[@dfoster6828]

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

[@lovemyFilipina]

a motorcycle at first I was really intimidated by the traffic in the Philippines but now I outdrive the Filipinos and my first bike in the Philippines was a Honda beat as well nice little scooter great on gas now I have a 2023 Honda XR 150 l and I love it it's super easy to ride and the suspension is much better then the Honda lot more enjoyable ride

[@bluewinger00]

Can you cover registration, emission testing, insurance, and shipping/handling costs for scooter and car? I know registration cost more for higher cc engine scooters. How is insurance handled for a new foreigner?

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I like all the Philippines KZbinrs but do you really want to ride motorcycle around. We all have our own risk tolerance.

[@theodorstravels]

80-100 USD for a month of rent? Seems like about 5x less than what rental agencies advertise... Where can we get that deal?

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

one way is to hail a tricycle (or cab) and ask him to take you to a place where they rent out motorcycles. usually they are in the middle of town. another way is to join a FB Group for that city and ask the expats who live there. you can also look in FB groups "buy and sell" for that city and ask about rentals on a monthly basis.

[@larsolsen2084]

Philippinos love to drive whitout light in the night many times ln the leftside off the road . Cebu city is terrible all the way from carcar to city is werry dangerous Naga to Toledo is worst beacuse off dumptrucks and buses they do some terrible owertakings i belive the drivers are high on chabu cristalmeth. Dont drink and drive learn how to use the brakes properly where helmet good shoes and gloves when the road is wet it is slippery

[@ChimpsAI]

Hopefully, I didn't miss this, but do you have to register a scooter or motorcycle that you have purchased (like you would in the states). If so, how difficult is that process over there?

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

yes, when you buy a scooter it should be registered with the local LTO office. (similar to DMV) processing time can take a few weeks.. so, technically you don't want to pass through a checkpoint or risk getting your bike impounded. that being said, i read an article recently that up to 65% of motorcycles in the PH are not registered.

[@ChimpsAI]

Thank you for the information! It was very helpful.@@Lifebeyondthesea

[@Gregoriosplace]

Do not buy a car if you live in the city. You will pay huge for parking if there is any.

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

Front windshield tinted windows...the ultimate in jackassery 😂. I saw it in Manila in 2004. Had to do a double take. And what about sitting in lawn chairs at the back of a pickup? Let's not kid ourselves, third world countries do live up to their labels. It doesn't degrade the beauty and warmth of the people though.

[@ulyssesfewl1059]

You mentioned at 1:26 that whatever license you have overseas is good for 90 days in the Philippines. I don't know about the USA, however in Australia, very few people have a motorcycle license! A car license in Australia does not allow you to ride a motor cycle on the road in Australia. So, strictly speaking, an Australian (and I presume US) car drivers license does not allow you to ride a motor cycle in the Philippines! Correct?

[@NickLea]

You are correct. I'm from the UK and it's the same here, you need to pass a separate exam to get a motorbike licence. Although, interestingly, my British car licence also allows me to drive a tricycle so I'd be ok driving one of those trikes that are commonly seen in the Philippines. Also, I'm old enough that I have a grandfathered provisional motorbike licence automatically included so that I can ride bikes up to 125cc with "L" plates. But somehow I don't think anybody in the Philippines would rent me a motorbike if I was going to be putting L plates on the front and back.

[@berttrombetta4953]

In many western countries scooters are often 50cc and classified as mopeds which you are able to ride on a car licence. In SE Asia scooters are typically 110 to 160cc for which you need a motorbike licence, but many visitors think any scooter=moped. Which they aren't. If you're unlicensed it complicates any insurance claim.

[@frankkirkpatrick4452]

Is Insurance included on the rental

[@gaboristvankiska7655]

For the Philippines only a car is comfortable with ac than riding a scooter or a motorcycle. I can't see myself on a motorcycle.

[@sibat777]

Hi Henry, what’s your thoughts on being a target as a visitor for deliberate collisions as a means of extorting cash compensation, how prevalent is it? How to deal with it? Also how does insurance work? Do you exchange insurance details and let the companies work it out ot do you have to pay and then claim back? What happens if you are in an accident with someone from the province who doesn’t have insurance? Sorry seems like enough questions for another video👍

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

i've not heard of anyone deliberately doing that. it's more often the result of an actual accident and then seeing if there's any money to be squeezed from the 'rich' foreigner after the fact.

[@chrisweeks6973]

It's unlikely and Henry's reply is accurate. In a vehicle collision scenario, the foreigner is seen as a cash resource, irrespective of who is at fault. I would caution that a very large proportion of vehicles are uninsured and also that insurance companies in PH are most unlikely to insure a vehicle that is over 10 years old; a great many are.

[@larsolsen2084]

Iff you are not an experience motorbike rider get som practice first trafic moral is terrible

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

agree 100%. i learned on a slow traffic island (bohol) driving around after 9pm. later i began driving in heavy traffic.

[@soremekun]

It's not illegal there to drive at night with your lights off?

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

on the books, yes. even common sense says to use headlights when driving at night. but the reality is that most filipinos would rather drive without a headlight than spend $2 for a replacement bulb. i just saw a guy two nights ago, he spent probably 50 pesos (about 85 cents) to tape a flashlight to his motorcycle rather than just buy a new bulb. the flashlight only gave him maybe five feet of visibility. daily, i see locals riding their motorbike with their helmet hanging off their elbow or handlebars. not a rare sight here at all.

[@51dbail]

Lol! Only if you have a headlight that works

[@albert4256]

*promosm* 😥

[@elenacleto9684]

I tell anyone that wants to come to the Philippines to not drive for one year so they can learn the crazy ...I got my Philippine driver License after 1 year and 1 month .