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Requirements To Fulfil To Buy A Second Hand Car

There are a number of legal requirements that you must fulfil when you buy a second hand car. Before you can purchase a second hand car you will need to provide proof that you have a valid driver’s license. It is the law in South Africa that you cannot own a vehicle unless you are licensed to drive it. You will also need to provide your Identity Document as proof that you are who you say you are and a driver’s license will not be sufficient to provide this proof. Last but not least, you will have to provide the funds to buy the second hand car whether you are paying cash or are using a car finance provider.

There are also a number of requirements that must be fulfilled by the dealership from whom you buy your second hand car. The car needs to be roadworthy and receive a roadworthiness certificate before it can be driven on the South African roads. It is up to the car dealership to ensure the roadworthiness of the vehicle and to provide you with the necessary certification. The car will need to be re-licensed in your name and you will need to receive a new license plate when you buy a second hand car. Your car dealership should be able to provide you with this service at an extra cost.

You must ensure that you receive all the necessary ownership papers and other relevant documents when you buy a second hand car. Without these papers you will not be able to prove your ownership or be able to sell the second hand car should you ever wish to. Also remember to make sure that the service book for the second hand car is handed over to you so that you have proof of the maintenance history of the car.

To find out more about the requirements you and your car dealership need to fulfil to finalise the deal when you buy a second hand car, please contact us.