¿Cuál es el mejor auto usado para comprar en Uruguay?

No hay uno solo: depende de cuánto tenés, para qué lo usás y qué te importa más. El asesor ordena los modelos que entran en tu presupuesto según lo que contestás —costo de tenerlo, repuestos, reventa, seguridad, espacio o que sea lo más nuevo posible— con los avisos vigentes de hoy. Por eso la lista cambia si cambian tus respuestas o el mercado.

¿Cómo se calcula la patente de un auto usado en 2026?

Según el Texto Ordenado del SUCIVE 2026, un auto usado paga el 4,5 % de su valor de mercado oficial (el aforo), pasado a pesos con un dólar fijo de $ 41,826. Un eléctrico usado paga 2,25 % del valor sin IVA; los híbridos no tienen alícuota propia y pagan como cualquier auto. Ningún modelo 1992 o posterior paga menos de $ 8.770,10 al año. Pagando el año entero con la primera cuota hay 20 % de bonificación, o 10 % pagando cada cuota en fecha, sin acumularse. Acá estimamos el aforo con la mediana de lo que se pide por ese modelo y año; el importe exacto de un auto se consulta en el SUCIVE con su matrícula y padrón.

¿De dónde salen los precios de los repuestos?

De un relevamiento propio en Mercado Libre Uruguay: para cada modelo buscamos seis piezas —pastillas de freno delanteras, filtro de aceite, amortiguador delantero, kit de embrague, kit de distribución y óptica delantera— y nos quedamos con los avisos nuevos que nombran ese modelo. El índice compara cada pieza con la mediana de todos los modelos: 0,80 quiere decir 20 % más barato que el modelo típico. Son precios de avisos, no el stock de las casas de repuestos, y una pieza puede cambiar entre generaciones del mismo modelo. Cada modelo se relee cada dos semanas.

¿Qué significan las estrellas de Latin NCAP?

Latin NCAP choca autos vendidos en América Latina y los califica de 0 a 5 estrellas. Cambió su protocolo en 2016 y en 2020, así que una calificación de 2015 y una de 2023 no se comparan entre sí. Además califica UNA versión, con sus airbags, en un momento, y casi nunca dice desde qué año vale: el mismo modelo puede tener cero estrellas en una generación y cinco en la siguiente. Por eso mostramos los ensayos del modelo con su año y su enlace, y no los usamos para ordenar: confirmá cuál corresponde al auto que mirás. Que no haya ensayo no quiere decir cero estrellas.

¿Por qué no aparece el auto que estoy buscando?

Para dar un consejo hacen falta datos: el modelo necesita al menos 12 avisos vigentes, la combinación de combustible y caja al menos 6, y el año al menos 3. Además cuentan tus filtros: presupuesto, caja, combustible, carrocería, cuántos viajan y el uso. Los autos a GNC quedan afuera porque hay muy pocos para comparar. En el directorio de autos usados están todos los avisos.

¿El costo mensual incluye el seguro contra todo riesgo?

No. Incluye el SOA, el seguro obligatorio, con la prima promedio que publica el BCU, que es un promedio de mercado y no una tarifa. Un seguro contra todo riesgo depende del auto, de tu edad, de dónde lo guardás y de la aseguradora, y ninguna publica un tarifario: hay que cotizarlo.

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Which car should I buy?

Which used car should I buy?

Tell us how much you have, what you'll use it for, and what matters most to you. We'll tell you what model and year you can buy today, how much it will cost you to own it per month—fuel, registration, mandatory insurance, maintenance, and depreciation—and how much spare parts cost. (From current listings) used car directory and from our own survey of spare parts on Mercado Libre.

At least fill out the budget section on the left. If you don't know where to start, try one of these profiles:

Before signing

I requested registration and census information, and checked the debt.
With those two pieces of information, checking the SUCIVE debt is free and shows the license plate, payment agreements, and fines. If you're seriously interested in the car, before handing over any money, ask for the SUCIVE certificate: it's the only one that releases the debt. As long as there's an outstanding debt, the car can't be transferred.
Check your debt in the SUCIVE system
Look at the actual license plate of that car
The license fee we calculate here is based on the asking price. The official fee is calculated based on the vehicle's capacity for that year, model, and version, and is verified using the license plate and registration number.
Check the patent value
I requested the registration certificate.
The information certificate from the General Directorate of Registries shows liens, encumbrances, and the registered owner ($1.265 in standard processing, September 2026). If the seller is not the person named on the deed, this must be resolved in writing before payment.
Information certificate (gub.uy)
Ask about the cash price
Many car dealerships advertise the delivery date but not the price of the car. In our directory, we show the cash price when the ad states it; if it doesn't, ask before comparing.
View directory
Take it to a mechanic you trust.
No one in Uruguay publishes how many problems each model has: the mechanical inspection before signing a deposit is the only way to measure the car's reliability. I also asked for service records and, in Montevideo, the last vehicle inspection certificate: private cars pay for it every three years between 5 and 15 years old, every two years between 15 and 25, and every year after 25.
Technical inspection in the Montevideo Digest
Be wary of what the warning leaves unsaid
Accidents, insurance claims, foreign license plates, outstanding debts, or pending paperwork all lower the price, and sometimes the ad states this. Our declared risk dashboard shows you how much less the asking price is for each reason.
Cars that have been wrecked and have outstanding debts

How to calculate

The year. For each model, fuel type, and transmission, the newest year whose median price fits your budget, with at least three listings. A model needs 12 active listings to qualify, and the same car listed in multiple sources counts once.
The patent. Used cars 4,5% of market value, used electric cars 2,25% excluding VAT (hybrids do not have their own rate: they pay like any other car), floor of $8.770,10 and dollar at $41,826. The official market value (assessment) is consulted by registration: here it is estimated with the median of what is asked. Ordered Text · inquiries about enrollment.
The fuel. The average consumption of that model, declared or estimated by model, based on your mileage and the current ANCAP price. Electric vehicles, 16 kWh per 100 km at $10,31 per kWh (site estimate — no official Uruguayan source).
Mandatory insurance. $7.238 per year: This is the market average published by the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU), not a fixed rate; the law uses it to calculate the fine for driving without insurance. The amount you will pay is determined by comparing prices.
Maintenance. $12.000 per year plus $2,00 per kilometer, multiplied by the parts index for the model. This is an assumption from the website: there is no published service price list.
What loses value. The annual decline of the model, measured against its own warnings, is the same straight line as market report; if the model does not have a curve, the typical one for the market.
The spare parts. Six items were searched on Mercado Libre Uruguay for each model; the index compares each item to the median of all models. Each model is re-analyzed every two weeks.
Safety. Los ensayos de Latin NCAP del modelo, que se muestran y no puntúan: cada uno es de una versión con sus airbags y casi nunca dice desde qué año vale. La lista completa de los ensayos de los modelos que se venden acá, con el enlace a cada resultado oficial, está en the Latin NCAP trials.
The order. Each option is scored against the others that passed your filters in seven areas: age, cost of ownership, resale value, spare parts availability, safety, space, and suitability for your needs. What you mark as important carries three weight. A missing piece of information is worth half the score: it neither penalizes nor rewards.

What we can't tell you: how often each model fails (no one publishes that information in Uruguay), what the final sale price is (we only see the asking price), or how much comprehensive insurance costs (it's quoted separately). If you're hesitating between a car, motorcycle, or bus, there's the... transport comparator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best used car to buy in Uruguay?: There isn't just one: it depends on your budget, what you'll use it for, and what matters most to you. The advisor ranks the models that fit your budget based on your answers—ownership cost, spare parts, resale value, safety, space, or whether it's the newest model—using current listings. That's why the list changes if your answers or the market changes.
How is the registration fee for a used car calculated in 2026?: According to the 2026 SUCIVE Consolidated Text, a used car pays 4,5% of its official market value (the assessed value), converted to pesos using a fixed exchange rate of $41,826 to the dollar. A used electric vehicle pays 2,25% of its value excluding VAT; hybrids do not have their own tax rate and pay the same as any other car. No model from 1992 or later pays less than $8.770,10 per year. Paying the entire year with the first installment grants a 20% discount, or a 10% discount for paying each installment on time, with discounts not cumulative. Here, we estimate the assessed value using the median asking price for that model and year; the exact amount for a car can be verified with SUCIVE using its license plate and registration number.
Where do the prices for spare parts come from?: From our own survey on Mercado Libre Uruguay: for each model, we searched for six parts—front brake pads, oil filter, front shock absorber, clutch kit, timing belt kit, and headlight—and kept the newest listings that mentioned that model. The index compares each part to the median price across all models: 0,80 means 20% cheaper than the typical model. These are prices from the listings, not the stock at the auto parts stores, and a part can change between generations of the same model. Each model is reviewed every two weeks.
What do the Latin NCAP stars mean?: Latin NCAP crash tests cars sold in Latin America and rates them from 0 to 5 stars. Its protocol changed in 2016 and 2020, so a 2015 rating and a 2023 rating are not directly comparable. Furthermore, it rates ONE version, including its airbags, at a time, and almost never specifies the year from which the rating applies: the same model can have zero stars in one generation and five in the next. Therefore, we show the model's test results with its year and a link, and we don't use them for ranking: confirm which one corresponds to the car you're looking at. The absence of a test does not necessarily mean zero stars.
Why isn't the car I'm looking for showing up?: To give advice, we need some data: the model needs at least 12 active listings, the fuel and transmission combination at least 6, and the year at least 3. Your filters also matter: budget, transmission, fuel type, body style, number of passengers, and intended use. CNG-powered cars are excluded because there are too few to compare. All the listings are in the used car directory.
Does the monthly cost include comprehensive insurance?: No. It includes the mandatory insurance (SOA), with the average premium published by the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU), which is a market average, not a fixed rate. Comprehensive insurance depends on the car, your age, where you park it, and the insurance company, and none of them publish a price list: you have to get a quote.

Before signing

I requested registration and census information, and checked the debt.

Look at the actual license plate of that car

I requested the registration certificate.

Ask about the cash price

Take it to a mechanic you trust.

Be wary of what the warning leaves unsaid

How to calculate

Frequently Asked Questions