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Buying/selling checklist
Print these checklists and use them when buying or selling a used vehicle.
Buyer's checklist:
Check that:
- the registration certificate is in the seller's name—although this is not proof of ownership
- the vehicle has a current safety certificate and has not expired
- the safety certificate is displayed on the vehicle
- the safety certificate identifies the issuing approved inspection station
- the vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic
- the vehicle has a current gas certificate (if applicable)
- both sections of the Transfer of Vehicle Registration Application form (F3520) have been completed.
You are also advised to do a Vcheck to ensure that the vehicle is not:
- financially encumbered—this could result in the vehicle being legally repossessed
- written off
- stolen.
If you buy a vehicle from a motor dealer, they must supply a Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS) check.
Seller's checklist:
Make sure:
- you have contacted an approved inspection station to arrange an inspection
- you have obtained a safety certificate
- the safety certificate identifies the issuing approved inspection station
- the safety certificate is displayed correctly on the vehicle for sale
- the safety certificate has not expired
- a current gas certificate is provided upon sale of the vehicle (if applicable)
- both sections of the Transfer of Vehicle Registration Application form (F3520) have been completed
- you (seller) keep Part B (Proof of Transfer/Notice of Disposal) of the Transfer of Vehicle Registration Application form
- you keep the yellow copy of the original safety certificate
- you keep the above documents as proof of transfer until the vehicle is transferred out of your name.
Last updated 09 April 2008
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