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To compare car dealerships in Fernando de la Mora, ask each lot for the same vehicle with the cash and financed price in writing, have your own mechanic inspect it, and pay no deposit until you have seen the papers. Ownership changes hands only through a deed signed before a notary, and if it is a high-end pick-up, have it checked first at the police vehicle-control office in nearby Lambaré.
Where to look for dealerships in Fernando de la Mora
The city is busy with commerce and runs along a few main roads: Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia, which splits it into Zona Norte and Zona Sur; Avenida Eusebio Ayala, the main way in from Asunción; and Ruta PY01, the former Acceso Sur (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
- Search "concesionaria" or "venta de autos" on your phone's map, filter by open now and message before you go to confirm the car is still there.
- Asunción is about 6 km away: compare with at least one lot in the capital before deciding.
- For a new-car price benchmark, use trade shows. In August 2026 the Cadam Motor Show at Paseo La Galería brought together more than 40 brands, with offers from banks, finance companies and cooperatives (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)).
How to compare one lot with another
- Same request: identical make, model, year, mileage and trim, or the comparison is useless.
- Clear price: prices must be shown with taxes included and in legal tender (Law 1334 (opens in a new tab), art. 10). If you are quoted in dollars, ask for the guaraní total too.
- Used or with defects: if the vehicle is used, rebuilt or has a defect, the seller must state it precisely and clearly (art. 12). Get it in writing.
- Warranty: any warranty must be written (art. 11), with its term, coverage and where to claim it.
- Invoice: every sale of goods and services requires one (Sedeco via ABC Color (opens in a new tab)).
Why a price that looks too good is a warning sign
In January 2026, police and prosecutors were investigating a scheme in which metro-area car lots sold vehicles well below market value; after one or two months of use, the cars developed serious mechanical faults. In the case ABC Color reported, the buyer had found the ad on Facebook and the car broke down the same day (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)).
- Test-drive in real traffic on Mariscal Estigarribia or Eusebio Ayala, not just around the yard.
- Take the car to a workshop you trust before paying. If the lot refuses, walk away.
- Do not wire a deposit just because a social-media ad looks good.
What papers the vehicle needs
According to the Vehicle Registry (opens in a new tab):
- New or imported and never registered: deed, nationalisation certificate and verification certificate.
- Used: transfer deed, owner's ID card, certificate of ownership status and liens (condición de dominio e interdicciones), verification certificate and municipal licence (patente).
A transfer is valid only by public deed; a private contract is not enough (Judiciary (opens in a new tab)), and the seller has 20 days to formalise it (Judiciary (opens in a new tab)). The ownership certificate is requested by the notary, issued within 10 days and valid for 30 (Acordada 503/2007 (opens in a new tab)). Use a notary you choose, not only the one the lot suggests.
Add the annual patente to your costs: under Law 7459 it is 0.3% of the taxable value set by the DNIT tax office, reduced 5% per year of age up to 10 years, plus a municipal administrative fee (La Nación, 2025 (opens in a new tab)).
How to avoid buying a stolen pick-up
In July 2026 Paraguay's National Police warned about high-end pick-ups stolen in Brazil and sold in Paraguay, often via social media, modified, repainted or with forged papers; the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux are the most seized (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)). Police advise taking the vehicle to the Departamento de Control de Automotores, Paz del Chaco corner of Urundey, barrio Santa Lucía, Lambaré ((021) 302 820 and 302 229), for a full check. From Fernando de la Mora that is a half-day errand: do it before you pay.
Should you finance through the dealership?
It can make sense, but demand the breakdown in writing. Law 1334 (opens in a new tab) (art. 29) requires every credit sale to state the cash price, interest and rate, surcharges, number and frequency of instalments and the total payable. Article 30 lets you pay early with reduced interest. Compare the offer with your bank or cooperative, and if the lot does not comply, file a complaint with Sedeco (opens in a new tab), the consumer-protection office.
FAQ
How do I find dealerships in Fernando de la Mora?
Search "concesionaria" or "venta de autos" on your phone's map, especially along Mariscal Estigarribia, Eusebio Ayala and Ruta PY01, and message ahead to confirm the vehicle is still available.
Which papers should I ask for with a used car?
A transfer deed before a notary, the ownership-status and liens certificate, the verification certificate, the owner's ID card and the municipal licence.
Where can I check that a pick-up is not stolen?
At the National Police Departamento de Control de Automotores, Paz del Chaco corner of Urundey, Lambaré. Police recommend it especially for high-end pick-ups and sales that start on social media.
Is a private contract enough to buy a car?
Not to transfer ownership: the transfer is valid only by public deed, and the seller has 20 days to formalise it.
