{"id":22566,"date":"2018-03-22T16:14:23","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T05:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slingadventures.com\/?p=22566"},"modified":"2019-05-31T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T07:00:35","slug":"complete-guide-to-buy-and-sell-a-car-in-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slingadventures.com\/destinations\/chile\/complete-guide-to-buy-and-sell-a-car-in-chile","title":{"rendered":"Buying and Selling a Car in Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"So you are looking to start your road trip adventure across South America and it\u2019s going to be one of the best decisions of your life! Now you just need to get your head around what's involved in buying and selling a car in Chile. It may seem like a lot to get across but once you know how it works, it\u2019s pretty straightforward and you will run it like a pro.<\/strong>\n
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Been here before and need to jump to a section?<\/h3>\n

1. Buying and selling a car in Chile, in a nutshell<\/a>\n2. How do I get a RUT (tax number) so I can buy a car in Chile?<\/a>\n3. Where can I find a car in Chile?<\/a>\n4. How do I complete the sale of a car in Chile<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

So why road trip in South America?<\/h3>\nAre you mad? How could you ask that? Being in control of your every day, going everywhere you want to go, paying for low-cost accommodation at campsites or nothing at all in the wild and on beaches. Making your own adventures, getting into every nook and cranny that a country has to offer. Living outside of the tourist bus circuit. Exploring rainforests, waterfalls, mountains and remote villages up close and personal - always travelling the road one adventure at a time!\n

Why not rent?<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s crazy expensive, you know that, which is why you are here.\n

And why Chile out of all of South America?<\/h3>\nAs a foreigner, it is one of the easiest countries in South America to navigate from a bureaucracy perspective. They also have a thriving economy as they are rich in natural resources, which means there is a better range of quality second-hand vehicles compared to the rest of South America.\n

Let\u2019s get started<\/h3>\nEverything you are about to read is based on our own buying and selling campervan experience in Chile from 2017 to 2018. Laws and requirements can change at any time, so always check a few sources of information to make sure there\u2019s nothing new or different in the mix. This document is correct as of April 2018.\n
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1. Buying and selling a car in Chile, in a nutshell<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nBefore we get into the nitty-gritty details of buying and selling a car in Chile, it\u2019s good for you to see what it looks like in a super simplified way.\n

Stage 1: How do I get a RUT (tax number) so I can buy a car in Chile?<\/h3>\n
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  1. Find a Chilean to sponsor you from a hostel or forum.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Collect RUT application form F44515-1 with an affidavit from the SII office.<\/li>\n \t
  3. Get your affidavit notarised at the Notaria (with your sponsor).<\/li>\n \t
  4. Get RUT application and signed affidavit processed at the SII office (with your sponsor).<\/li>\n \t
  5. Download your RUT identification from the SII website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Stage 2: Where can I find a campervan in Chile?<\/h3>\n
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    1. From\u00a0travellers<\/strong>\u00a0(campervan, road trip ready) buying and selling on:\n