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ChileIn Santiago and Valparaíso, check public transport coverage, ride-hailing and whether a car is a necessity or a burden.
- Driving licence: can you exchange yours, and within what period?
- Importing a car versus buying locally; duties can exceed the car's value.
- Insurance and roadworthiness rules.
- Monthly transit passes and how to buy them.
- Intercity travel is covered on Trains, buses & tickets.
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