Paphos Car Dealerships (2025): Where to Shop, What to Check, and How to Close the Deal

Paphos has a healthy mix of trusted used-car lots, family-run showrooms, and a few premium importers. If you’re comparing options across town, this guide gives you a verified shortlist of Paphos car dealerships, plus the paperworkand costs you’ll face when you buy. It also includes a quick buyer’s checklist you can use at the lot.

Reputable car dealerships in Paphos

• SC Motors (Paphos Car Dealers / Spyrou Christos) – Local outfit trading since 2002, focused on imported and local used vehicles. Helpful for value-for-money daily drivers.
• ANW Cars (Tremithousa) – British family-run showroom established in 2003; buys for cash, offers consignment and UK import assistance.
• Deals on Wheels (town centre) – 15+ years in Paphos; car sales with an in-house service centre (two ramps, diagnostics) and courtesy cars during repairs.
• Shikkis Motors – Established 1980; broad used stock and long local track record. Tel. +357 26 945700.
• Andy Philipps Car Center (Mesogis Ave.) – Paphos address and inventory across small cars, midsize and SUVs. andyphilipps.com
• M. Michael Luxury Cars (Tassos Papadopoulos Ave.) – Used luxury importer; test drives and third-party inspections welcome.
• Gioras LTD (Paphos) – Premium/luxury stock with transparent pricing; also handles imports.

Tip: If you want to scan more options in one place, the PaphosLife directory lists many local dealers (contact details, addresses, sites). It’s useful for cross-checking names before you visit. Paphos Life

Paperwork you’ll need on hand (buyer & seller)

In Cyprus, the vehicle must be transferred to the buyer’s name at the Road Transport Department (RTD) or a Citizen Service Centre. Bring:

1. TOM 9B signed by both parties, 2) the registration certificate (logbook), 3) an insurance certificate in the buyer’s name, and 4) the €8.54 fee receipt. 

Some offices may ask for recall-exemption evidence on certain imports; if the car was recently brought in, double-check that with the dealer before your transfer appointment. 

Recurring costs after purchase (so you don’t get caught out)

• Road tax (circulation licence) – Renew annually (or for 3/6/9 months). The surcharge-free window runs until 11 March each year; late renewal adds €10 + 10% of the tax and police may fine non-renewed vehicles. Plan renewals right after you buy. 
• Insurance – You need at least third-party cover to drive and to complete the transfer. Consider TPFT or comprehensive for higher-value cars. (RTD lists the insurance certificate as a required document for TOM 9B transfers.)
• MOT – Check the roadworthiness (MOT) expiry before paying; a near-term test can be a bargaining chip. (Dealers like Deals on Wheels highlight on-site servicing, which can simplify fixes before MOT.) 

How to compare cars across lots (fast sanity checks)

• Paper trail – Ask for full service history, the MOT date, and any import paperwork (especially if from UK/Japan). VIN/chassis should match the logbook.
• Road test – Start from cold, check idle, steering pull, brakes, and gearbox smoothness. Uneven tyre wear or noisy cold starts often signal suspension or maintenance issues.
• CO₂/engine data – Road tax is CO₂-based; ask for the official figure so you can estimate your annual cost and avoid surprises.
• After-sale support – A dealer with workshop access or a recommended independent garage will save you time on teething issues. (Some Paphos dealers advertise courtesy cars while your car is in the shop.)

Quick buyer’s flow (save this)

1. Shortlist 3–4 cars (two dealers + one private listing for price context).
2. Verify MOT, service history, and VIN; do a road test and quick inspection.
3. Arrange insurance in your name (temporary or annual).
4. Meet seller at RTD/CSC → submit TOM 9B + logbook + insurance → pay €8.54. 
5. If road tax is due, renew promptly (keep the 11 March deadline in mind).
6. Book a baseline service (fluids/filters) and set reminders for insurance/road-tax/MOT dates.

Bottom line

To shop smart among Paphos car dealerships, mix reputation with paperwork discipline: use the dealer list above, verify the documents before you pay, and handle the TOM 9B transfer with insurance in place. Close the loop by budgeting for road tax and MOT dates, and you’ll avoid the most common post-purchase headaches.

For printable checklists, transfer templates, and deep dives on road tax and buying strategies, visit Soneverse and explore our car guide.