Test to Buy a Car in Cyprus: Drive First, Decide Later
Updated: Sep 24
Just arrived in Cyprus and not sure how long you'll stay - or whether it's the right moment to buy a car? Test to Buy Car from Cyprus Auto Service lets you drive a real car for a few months first, then decide: keep it, swap it, or hand it back. No pressure, no rush, no wasted money.
What is Test to Buy Car?
Test to Buy Car is a rent-now, buy-later program. You choose a car, live with it on Cyprus roads, and only commit to buying once you actually know the car suits you. It sits between short-term rental and full ownership - and unlike a plain rental, a large part of what you pay is credited back to you if you decide to buy.
How Test to Buy works
Rent your car from around EUR 400 per month, for a minimum of 3 months.
Servicing is included up to 10,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first) - no surprise maintenance bills.
Decide at the end: buy it, swap it for another car, or simply return it.
Buy it and we credit 50% of the rent you paid toward the purchase of that car or any other car in our stock.
Prefer to keep driving and pay it off over time instead? You can move straight onto our lease-to-buy program without a break.
Who Test to Buy Car is for
This program was built for people who need a car now but aren't ready to buy blind:
Newcomers who have just relocated to Cyprus and want to settle in first
IT professionals, freelancers and relocators here on a contract
Students who need a car for a few months
Families looking at a reliable second car
Anyone who simply wants to properly test a car before committing to buy
The benefits: zero-risk motoring
0% risk - if the car doesn't suit you, return or swap it.
Servicing included in the price (up to 10,000 km or 6 months).
50% of your rent comes back as credit when you buy.
Choose from stock in Cyprus or order from Japan - browse live prices and auctions on our platform buycarincyprus.com.cy.
Minimum paperwork, maximum transparency.
A real example of the savings
Say you rent a Toyota Aqua at EUR 400 per month for 6 months - that's EUR 2,400. Decide to buy it, and we credit EUR 1,200 toward the purchase. Want a different car instead? The credit moves with you to the new one. Either way, the months you spent driving are not money lost - they become part of your down payment.
Test to Buy vs lease-to-buy vs buying outright
If you already know exactly what you want and how long you're staying, buying outright - for example a car imported from Japan - is usually the cheapest path per year. If you want to spread payments while owning from day one, lease-to-buy fits better. Test to Buy is the answer when you're not yet sure - it buys you time to be certain, and protects the money you spend while you decide. For the bigger picture on why buyers choose Japanese imports over a local showroom, see our guide on importing versus buying from a dealership.
How to start
Tell us roughly what you need and your budget, and we'll match you with a car you can drive within days. Message us on WhatsApp (+357 9990 8700) and we'll walk you through it. You can also explore stock and turnkey prices on buycarincyprus.com.cy, check live auctions at autoauction.com.cy and carauctions.com.cy, or read more about importing at carfromjapan.com.cy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Test to Buy Car in Cyprus?
It's a program from Cyprus Auto Service where you rent a car from around EUR 400 per month for at least 3 months, with servicing included, and 50% of the rent you pay is credited toward buying that or another car if you decide to purchase.
How much does Test to Buy cost?
Rental starts from around EUR 400 per month and depends on the car. The exact figure and terms are confirmed for your chosen car before you start - message us on WhatsApp for a precise quote.
What happens if I don't want to buy the car?
There is no obligation to buy. At the end of the term you can return the car or swap it for a different one. That's the whole point of the program - you decide only after you've actually driven it.
Is servicing included?
Yes. Routine servicing is included up to 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, so you're not hit with surprise maintenance costs during the test period.
Can I choose a car from Japan?
Yes. You can pick from cars already in Cyprus or order one from a Japanese auction. We handle inspection, delivery, customs and registration, with a clear final price in euros.
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