Buying a used car

[Guest indikaya]

Hey fellows,

I'm gonna buy a used car. All I can do is, find a guy through gumtree, go for an inspection & buy it. Could you pls help me with the things to do. I mean, what are the documentation I should be filling? How to check whether the vehicle is genuine & has no past bad (criminal) records. How to make the transfer to my name.

Thanks a lot in advance.

[Admin]

Personal Property Securities Register is a good place to start - http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Motor_Vehicles/Buying_and_selling/REVS/Register_of_Encumbered_Vehicle.html

 

Will tell you

if the seller owes money on the vehicle;

date and year of manufacture is the same as the date on the vehicle identification plate;

the number plate matches that stated on the licence papers;

The vehicle identification number or chassis number in the engine bay matches that stated on the vehicle licence papers

the vehicle is licensed, and that you are aware of when the licence expires;

proof that the person selling the car is the owner, i.e. they have the vehicle licence papers, a sales receipt or driver's licence to help identify who they are.

 

 

For transfers - http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20417.asp

[Guest indikaya]

Personal Property Securities Register is a good place to start - http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Motor_Vehicles/Buying_and_selling/REVS/Register_of_Encumbered_Vehicle.html

 

Will tell you

if the seller owes money on the vehicle;

date and year of manufacture is the same as the date on the vehicle identification plate;

the number plate matches that stated on the licence papers;

The vehicle identification number or chassis number in the engine bay matches that stated on the vehicle licence papers

the vehicle is licensed, and that you are aware of when the licence expires;

proof that the person selling the car is the owner, i.e. they have the vehicle licence papers, a sales receipt or driver's licence to help identify who they are.

 

 

For transfers - http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20417.asp

 

Thanks a lot mate. The info was sooo helpful. Hats off.