Bolivia’s Most Important Car Dealers: A Full Overview and Details

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Last Updated on February 15, 2025

Bolivia has hundreds, if not thousands, of car dealers and places where you can purchase a new or used car. However, the vast majority are very risky, as they often sell overpriced vehicles, cars with replaced components, illegally imported cars, or even stolen vehicles. Among these, though, are some very reputable companies from which you can safely buy.

In Bolivia, the top car dealers are: 1) Toyosa, which sells Toyota and Lexus vehicles; 2) Imcruz, which sells Suzuki, Mazda, Renault, Chevrolet, Changan, and Jac vehicles; and 3) Nissan Bo, which is the Nissan agency. For used cars: 1) Autopia. Purchasing from other car dealers and places is not recommended.

In this guide, we’ll discuss the most important and reputable car dealers currently operating in Bolivia, where you can buy a car with all the necessary guarantees you require as a foreigner, ensuring safety, quality, and legal support, and avoiding being deceived by unethical car sellers.

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A General Overview of Car Dealers in Bolivia
The Most Important Car Dealers in Bolivia
1) Toyosa
2) Imcruz
3) Nissan
The Best Used Car Dealers in Bolivia
1) Autopia
There Are Hundreds of Other Car Dealers in the Country
Most of These Car Dealers Are Generally Not Recommended
Never Buy a Car in the Following Places
Conclusions:

A General Overview of Car Dealers in Bolivia

Many car dealers operating in Bolivia focus on serving high-income clients located or residing in the country’s best zones and neighborhoods. (link to where expats live)

However, the majority of Bolivians don’t purchase from these dealers. Most Bolivians typically buy used cars from friends, newspapers, Facebook Marketplace, or open-air car markets like the 16 de Julio open market (where, incidentally, many of the cars for sale are stolen).

We mention this because you need to be extremely cautious and avoid buying from these places (unless you have extensive knowledge of the local market) where most Bolivians purchase their cars. You’ll encounter numerous scammers, misleading car sellers, and fraudulent car dealers who will attempt to take advantage of you, perceiving you as a naive foreigner.

Instead, most expats living in Bolivia, as well as high-income Bolivians, purchase new or used cars exclusively from well-known and highly reputable car dealers, which we’ll discuss in the following sections.

The Most Important Car Dealers in Bolivia

As we mentioned, you’ll find hundreds of different licensed car dealers in Bolivia, but the following stand out significantly. They are the leading companies in the car market here and sell vehicles from top global brands like Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki, Changan, etc.

1) Toyosa

Toyosa is perhaps the most reputable car dealer in Bolivia, challenged only by Imcruz. It’s also one of the largest companies in the country. This car dealer assists Toyota owners with every aspect of their vehicles, from the purchase process to providing auto parts for repairs, car repair shops, warranties, and so on.

Considering that Toyota is the second best-selling car brand in Bolivia, this company is substantial and has a presence in every major urban area of the country.

Whether you’re a foreigner or a resident, you won’t go wrong buying a Toyota car from this company. Indeed, it’s *the only officially authorized company in Bolivia to sell Toyota vehicles*. If you want to purchase a new Toyota car in Bolivia, you must buy it from Toyosa.

It’s worth noting that Toyosa *also sells Lexus brand vehicles* in Bolivia.

Toyosa is the sole exclusive and official car dealer authorized to sell original new Toyota vehicles in Bolivia. It also sells pre-owned Toyota cars.

Toyosa Contact Information

You can learn more about this company here:

Address:

Phone: (+591) 800-17-5200 (toll-free)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toyosa-101300798385717/ (Toyosa), https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaBoliviaoficial/ (Toyota Bolivia)

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCfYsmVjP96GrQs0_XbdZoug

2) Imcruz

This company is the largest car dealer in Bolivia. It sells vehicles from several top global brands, including those from the best-selling car brands within the country, Suzuki and Changan.

If you purchase from Imcruz, you can be confident that they won’t deceive or defraud you. It’s one of the largest enterprises in Bolivia, even selling vehicles from the Chinese brand Changan, which has recently gained significant popularity in the country as Bolivians have increasingly opted for Chinese cars.

This company will provide you with full legal support, regardless of whether you’re an expat, foreigner, or resident looking to buy a car in Bolivia. It will also offer all the warranties, auto parts, and comprehensive after-sales support you might need for your vehicle.

This well-known car dealer in Bolivia currently sells cars and vehicles from the following brands:

  • Suzuki
  • Mazda
  • Renault
  • Chevrolet
  • Changan
  • Jac

Imcruz Contact Information

You can learn more about this company here:

Address:

Phone: +591 800-12-1800 (toll-free),

+591 2-2-609600 (La Paz), +591 3-3-389000 (Santa Cruz De La Sierra)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImcruzBolivia/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/imcruzbolivia

3) Nissan

This car brand doesn’t sell its vehicles in Bolivia through other car dealers. *Instead, it has its own agencies here*, from which you can purchase new Nissan cars with all the guarantees and security you seek.

We can tell you that Nissan is a widely available car brand in Bolivia *that is also very popular throughout the country*. Nissan and its Bolivian agencies provide you with the same buying experience you’re accustomed to in your home country, along with comprehensive after-sales support.

Nissan Branch Contact Information

You can learn more about Nissan’s official branch in Bolivia here:

Address:

Phone: +591 61011116 (general, WhatsApp),

+591 2-2-790021 (La Paz), +591 3-3-361909 (Santa Cruz De La Sierra)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nissanenbolivia/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/NissanBoliviaOficial

The Best Used Car Dealers in Bolivia

Buying used cars in Bolivia is a very risky and bureaucratic process. It’s risky because many used car owners and sellers in our country attempt to mislead buyers with false claims about the quality of their cars, sell stolen vehicles, or scam you during the process. This situation is more prevalent in Bolivia than in other parts of the world.

1) Autopia

However, recently a new used car dealer with all the necessary legal permits and a strong reputation for integrity has opened to serve both Bolivian and foreign clients. *This company is called Autopia* (owned by Imcruz), and currently, it’s the only used car dealer we recommend using in our country.

How Does Autopia Operate in Bolivia?

Autopia acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, similar to a real estate agent. It earns *a commission for each transaction that takes place between car owners and buyers*.

The company’s operational process is as follows:

  1. An owner of a used car in Bolivia wants to sell their vehicle.
  2. They contact Autopia and engage the company to facilitate the transaction.
  3. Autopia then inspects the car and makes it available in its used car listings. It also provides a secure location for reviewing the vehicle and for meetings between the seller and potential buyers.
  4. Once the used car is listed for sale, anyone, whether a local resident or an expat, can purchase it by completing the necessary paperwork.
  5. Negotiations then commence, and the potential buyer can inspect the used car *at the designated locations and with the assistance of mechanical professionals provided by Autopia at no cost*.
  6. When both the seller and buyer reach an agreement, Autopia provides legal support *free of charge* and assists with the paperwork and purchasing process.
  7. After the new owner purchases the car, Autopia receives its commission from the sale price. *And the process is complete*.

As you can see, there are significant advantages to using this company as an intermediary or agent between the seller and potentially you, as the buyer of the used car. These advantages include:

  • You receive proper legal support from the company to assist you throughout the buying process.
  • Autopia provides the buyer with a location and mechanical assistance to negotiate the transaction and price, and to verify that the car matches the seller’s description.
  • The company has no conflicts of interest, as it merely acts as an intermediary and receives a commission from the sale.
  • Autopia also offers some security regarding the financial transaction of the payment from the buyer to the seller, as it acts as an intermediary between them.
  • The company provides effective advertising capabilities to the seller to help them find a suitable buyer, as it’s a well-known company.
  • Autopia is a company owned by Imcruz, which is a leading car dealer in Bolivia.

There are countless other car sellers offering used cars for sale across Bolivia, but over 95% of them are unreliable, untrustworthy, or lack the legal standing to be engaged for buying or selling your used car within the country. If you intend to buy or sell a used car in Bolivia, we only recommend using Autopia.

Autopia Contact Information

You can learn more about Autopia here:

Address:

Phone: +591 800-12-1800 (toll-free, same as Imcruz)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autopia.bo/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCuJENxVC7dgYJYu0_MHreAg

There Are Hundreds of Other Car Dealers in the Country

In most neighborhoods within Bolivia’s major cities, in towns, and even in rural areas, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of independent car dealers selling cars from various brands and countries of origin.

Most of These Car Dealers Are Generally Not Recommended

However, many of these car dealers don’t offer the necessary guarantees, security, and legal support you require. Many sell reconditioned cars with replaced auto parts (often with counterfeit ones), and some even sell stolen cars or vehicles without the proper import documentation.

We strongly advise against purchasing from car dealers not mentioned above. They won’t provide the warranties and security you need when buying a car as a foreigner.

There are some exceptions to this rule, such as:

When purchasing from other car dealers, always exercise extreme caution, *remembering that you are buying from them as a foreigner*, which significantly increases the risks involved. Only buy from these dealers if you are thoroughly familiar with the local market and procedures.

Never Buy a Car in the Following Places

This is an absolute non-negotiable. Under no circumstances should you purchase a car from the following places, *as you face an incredibly high risk of being deceived or scammed*. You could end up buying a stolen car, a vehicle with major components replaced, a car that’s illegal in the country due to illegal importation, etc.

You should not buy a car in the following places:

  • The 16 de Julio Market Fair.
  • Fairs located in or near Bolivia’s borders.
  • From advertisements on Facebook Marketplace.
  • From advertisements in Bolivia’s main newspapers (*lower risk, but still significant*).
  • From “For Sale” signs placed on a car you found on the street (*lower risk, but still significant*).

If you purchase a car from these places, you risk:

  • Acquiring a car with its most important components replaced with low-quality or counterfeit imitations.
  • Acquiring a car that has been illegally imported into Bolivia (known as “autos chutos“).
  • Acquiring a stolen car.
  • Acquiring a car with legal issues related to its documentation.
  • Acquiring an overpriced car with a tampered odometer, that’s on the verge of breaking down, and so on.

Only purchase from these locations if you are absolutely certain of what you’re doing. You might have compelling reasons to buy from these sellers, but you are constantly and in every transaction at a very high risk of losing your money or even facing legal trouble with Bolivian authorities. As we mentioned, many of these cars have been illegally imported or even stolen.

Conclusions:

In this guide to Bolivia’s most important and reputable car dealers, you’ve learned that there are three car brands from which you can purchase a vehicle as a foreigner without encountering issues and with all the necessary security: Toyosa, selling Toyota vehicles; Imcruz, selling Suzuki, Mazda, Renault, Chevrolet, Changan, and Jac vehicles; and Nissan dealerships.

You’ve also learned that, currently, the only reliable and reputable company for buying used cars in Bolivia is Autopia (owned by Imcruz). This company acts as an intermediary between sellers and buyers, providing its own mechanics and locations where used cars can be inspected and offered for sale. It also offers comprehensive legal support during the purchasing process.

Finally, you’ve realized that there are many hundreds, if not thousands, of other car dealers and sellers operating within the country. However, many are not suitable for foreigners, as they are often unreliable and misleading, putting you at risk of purchasing a stolen car, a vehicle with replaced parts, an illegally imported vehicle, an overpriced car, and so on.

We hope this information has been helpful. If you’d like to learn all the details and figures about the actual cost of a car in Bolivia, including all aspects of fuel and other expenses, please visit our dedicated guide here: How much does a car cost in Bolivia? All the details and facts.

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