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When selling my car, what do I need to do?

Selling a car is often an anxiety-inducing experience for many of us, but with the right approach, it can be made far simpler. Let's take a look at what you'll need when it comes to selling your vehicle.

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Since AutoTrader is South Africa's leading automotive marketplace where buying and selling vehicles is both easy and safe, we have compiled a list that should help you when it comes time to sell your car.

Related: What paperwork do you need to sell your car privately?

What documents do you need?

The following documents will be required for you when selling a car:

1. A Vehicle Registration Certificate which proves that you are the owner of the vehicle while also providing a detailed description of the car itself. These items include the VIN number, engine number and number plate, among others.

2. A valid copy of your ID.

3. An NCO (Notification of Change of Ownership) form that has been signed and filled in by the buyer and the seller, which in this case would be you.

4. A RWC (Road Worthy Certificate) shows that the vehicle you are selling is able to legally be driven on the road.

Related: What to do if you lose your car’s registration documents

5. If you still owe money on the vehicle, you will need to get a settlement letter from the financial institution that you received the financial assistance from.

6. It is a good idea to supply a detailed record of the vehicle's maintenance history for the buyer's peace of mind.

7. Ensure that you get a written document proving that the transaction has taken place. This is called a proof of sale and it must be signed by you, the seller, and the buyer.

 

 

 

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Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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