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Buying a car in Bolivia - help??

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laurenpgow

5/26/2013 11:04 EST

Hi everyone!

I'm new to Bolivia, but it's clear that it's a gorgeous country!

I am trying to buy a used car here in La Paz, which I know carries various risks (stolen cars, etc.). I've done a lot of research into buying a car here, so I understand it can be expensive and complicated.

What I don't have is good Spanish! I am learning, but unfortunately I'm not that advanced yet! I was hoping for any advice, contacts or assistance with the Spanish side of things (just choosing the actual car!) so that I don't get ripped off. If anybody has any tips, or knows anyone who would be willing to help me (maybe in exchange for a 6-pack of beers??), it would be very much appreciated.

Once I have a car, I will be looking to travel around Bolivia, improve my Spanish, and then either hang around to work or move north to Ecuador to volunteer with refugees in Quito.

Thanks!!!
Lauren

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snahalapaz

7/26/2013 18:36 EST

Hi Lauren, glad to know you are in La Paz. I have been here for many years, originally from India. Regarding cars, nowadays prices are quite high, however, you should try with some agencies like Imcruz, they often sell used cars, also you can check the classified sections of El Diario and La Razon. There are places like in El Alto, Plaza Villaroyal, near San Antonio market - people go with their car to sale off on every sunday. Sometimes you get good deals. Once we did buy from San Antonio area ad it was a good deal. However, you must check if papers are in order, taxes are paid. Many will come to you saying that they have "power of attorney" to sell the cars, legally that is fine, but the only issue is until the car gets under your name it will be very difficult to sale. How long do you plan to live in La Paz? Thanks. Somnath.

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