Selling a car privately. Advice please.

[milomak]

If I am looking to sell my car privately (using something like Autotrader), what are the things I should look out for?

 

[Skerminkel]

Look out for the advice supplied by Autotrader on their site. It covers most of the bases.

 

[kaspaas]

Make sure payment is genuine. Bank deposit slips/ Proof of internet payment can be faked.

Have the buyer complete 3 (not 2) transfer forms. Hand one in yourself, and get a receipt. Keep the 3rd as spare in case the lisencing office chucks the copy you handed them in file 13....

Keep a copy of his ID

As long as there is no transfer form handed in, you stay responsible for the fines.

 

[boydan]

Also be very careful where you meet prospective buyers - always ask for their drivers / ID upfront. Sorts the wheat from the chaff

 

[rodga]

try aa autobay ??

 

[syntax]

Ensure you make them sign they are buying the car as is from the day you hand over the keys...
I have had many ppl try rip me off (EG, i pulled out my car sound before selling, i told the guys i was, i made them sign that the car was as is when they drove it off....got a lawyers letter saying they demand sound or cash to the value of xxxxxx/thumb sucked amount..... i lol'd)

make sure your insurance covers them when they test drive, I have made previous test buyers sign forms stating they are liable for the excess should they have an accident when test driving the car....