The Complete Guide to buy a car in Chile

One of the best ways to discover Chile is by car. You might want to hire a car, but if you tour for a longer time in Chile, it might be good option to own a car. It is not only suitable, but it is also a less expensive alternative and good asset in the long run.

Here, we will give details on how to own a car in Chile.

First decide which car to buy

You need to decide where you are going to travel and what car suits the drive. If you are travelling remote areas with hilly terrain, then a 4WD is preferred. If you are travelling mostly highways and a bit of travel is country side, then a 2WD with a good ground clearance would do. It is all left to your preference and of course the budget.

Buying a car

This is fairly easy because of online car dealers available. You can spot many car sellers road side; ask for some help from the locals as well. There are also advertisements on the local newspapers and billboards. Please be aware that cars are usually 20% to 30% costlier than the European market. Many buy cheaper cars and get it repaired by the mechanic, as mechanical work is pretty cheap. If you are willing to stay for several months, then you can import used cars from Japan to Chile. This would take around 20 -30 days. There is a popular car dealer called Autoworld International. They provide a very good service for a steal and help you get Japanese used car to Chile.

Paperwok

Make sure the paperwork of the car is up to date to drive without trouble. Below is the list.

·         The Padron (proof of ownership of the car)

·         Certificado de Revision Technica (Safety certificate, issued yearly and must be up to date)

·         Permissa de Circulation (Road tax, issued yearly and must be up to date)

·         Segurado Obligatorio (Compulsary Insurance, issued yearly and must be up to date)

·         Certificate de Anotaciones (to prove it is correctly registered)

·         Certificado de Multas (document that proves there are no fines on the car)

Now you have the car, make sure to carefully plan your trip. There are several apps available. Also, read blogs and consult travelers to get an idea of what to do and where to go. Hope you have a good drive!