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Used Car Documentation

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  • 01-10-2008 10:17am
    #1
    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭


    Going to look at a used car today.

    What is the minimum documetation I need to get from a private buyer?

    Is it just the log book?


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    #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    You both fill in the VLC and the seller posts it. Don't forget to check and verify (by calling the garages) the service history.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,824 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    ...and cross checking it against the NCT reports, etc.
    If in any doubt - walk away as it is a buyers market.
    Personally, I would bring an independent mechanic who can give it a once over before you part with your money!


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    #4
    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    Thanks guys.

    Its all new to me :o


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    #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,245 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If your buying the car then you and the current owner fill out the change of ownership section of the VLC. The current owner doesn't give the new owner the VLC, they are supposed to send it off to the DOE in Shannon who will in turn update their records and send out a new VLC to the new registered owner.

    To avoid hassel agree with the current owner for both of you to drop the filled out VLC in the post together.


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    daveharnett
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭daveharnett


    Anan1 wrote: »
    You both fill in the VLC and the seller posts it. Don't forget to check and verify (by calling the garages) the service history.

    RE the seller posting the VLC. If you don't see him/her putting it in the post, what's to stop him/her turning up outside your house with a spare key the night after the sale?

    I know the buyer shouldn't have the VLC either, or the seller could be recieving the buyer's speeding tickets. Shouldn't both parties really visit a post office together?


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    BeardyGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭BeardyGit


    You should write out two receipts for the sale, signed by both of you. One copy for you, one copy for the seller.

    Drop the VLC in the post together. It's worth the money, time and hassle saved in trying to chase a replacement later.


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