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To compare car dealerships in Concepción, ask two or three of them for the same vehicle with cash and finance prices in writing, check the papers with the Vehicle Registry and close the sale by public deed before a notary. In the north there is one more check: make sure the car was not stolen across the border and has not been through a flood.
Buy in Concepción or in Asunción?
Concepción links to Pedro Juan Caballero on Route PY05 and, by the fastest road, to Asunción on Route PY09 through the Chaco (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). These are long drives, so having the seller nearby matters.
- Buy locally if you will service the car and make any claims here: a seller you can reach easily is worth a small price difference.
- Look in Asunción too if you want a specific version you cannot find. Get the quote in writing and add the trip to the cost.
- To find dealers nearby, search "concesionaria" or "venta de autos" on your phone's map and message them before going to confirm the vehicle is still available.
How to compare one dealer with another
- Same request everywhere: make, model, year, version and mileage. Otherwise you are not comparing.
- Clear price: the law requires prices including taxes and in legal tender (Law 1334 (opens in a new tab), art. 10). If quoted in dollars, also ask for the total in guaraníes.
- Used or with faults: if the car is used, rebuilt or has defects, the seller must say so precisely and clearly (art. 12). Get it in writing.
- Warranty: any warranty must be written, with its term, scope and where to claim (art. 11).
- Invoice: every sale needs an invoice (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). Without one you have no one to claim against.
What papers should the car have?
According to the Vehicle Registry (opens in a new tab):
- New or imported and never registered: deed, nationalisation certificate and inspection certificate from an approved inspection plant.
- Used: transfer deed, owner's ID, certificate of ownership and encumbrances (condición de dominio e interdicciones), inspection certificate and municipal licence (patente).
Since September 2023, a transfer is only valid by public deed; a private contract does not count (Judiciary (opens in a new tab)). The ownership certificate shows who owns the car and whether it carries liens or seizures (Registry manual (opens in a new tab)). In 2015 Concepción was among the cities with an inspection plant and registry office, open Monday to Friday 7:00–13:00 (Judiciary, 2015 (opens in a new tab)); check whether that still applies. Hire a notary you trust, not just the one the dealer suggests.
How to avoid a stolen car
In July 2026 Paraguay's National Police warned about high-end pick-ups stolen in Brazil being sold in Paraguay, mostly via social media and with forged papers; Toyota Fortuner and Hilux are named most often (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)). The advice is to take the vehicle to the police Departamento de Control de Automotores (Paz del Chaco and Urundey, Santa Lucía, Lambaré; phone (021) 302 820 or 302 229) for a full check.
It is far away, so plan for it: for a high-end pick-up, a deal that started on social media or a price well below the rest, pay no deposit before that check.
Northern climate: what to inspect on a used car
- Floods: most of the city sits on flat land, heavy rain sometimes causes major flooding, and the Paraguay River rises in wet spells (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Check carpets, upholstery and the underside for damp, mud or rust, and have a mechanic look if in doubt.
- Heat: summer highs can reach 42 °C (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Test the air conditioning and watch the engine temperature on a real drive, not just in the lot.
Should you finance through the dealer?
It can make sense, but get every detail in writing. Law 1334 (opens in a new tab) (art. 29) requires every credit sale to state, or be void, the cash price, interest and late-payment rates, any surcharges, the number and frequency of instalments and the total payable. Article 30 lets you repay early with a proportional cut in interest. If a dealer breaks these rules, you can complain to consumer agency SEDECO (opens in a new tab) online.
FAQ
How do I find car dealerships near me in Concepción?
Search "concesionaria" or "venta de autos" on your phone's map and message them before going to confirm the vehicle is still available.
What papers do I need to buy a used car in Paraguay?
A public transfer deed, the owner's ID, the certificate of ownership and encumbrances, the inspection certificate and the municipal licence.
Where can I check that a pick-up is not stolen?
At the National Police Departamento de Control de Automotores in Lambaré (Paz del Chaco and Urundey). Police recommend it especially for high-end pick-ups.
What must a dealer finance plan show?
Cash price, interest and late rates, surcharges, number and frequency of instalments and total payable (art. 29, Law 1334). You can repay early with reduced interest.
