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When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Sageez(op): 5:05pm On Dec 25, 2024
Hey guys.


So it's my first time buying a vehicle.
What are the documents I should ask of?
Hell please

Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by fineboynl(m):
Umm. The major one is if it's Nigeria used. Vehicle particulars it comes in full pack. The ownership certificate, road worthiness and 3rd party insurance certificate. The last one is custom clearance document (optional). They must be the original copy and the owner should tender drivers license or voters card copy. The name must tally with that of the vehicle particulars. And the bank account to transfer to must be the same with the names on the particulars, except its from dealership otherwise it’s a red flag. And lastly an agreement note of transfer of the car with the amount stated on it. Both party signed on it and keep each copy. That's all.

But if it's toks you will need waybill invoice, custom clearance and receipts that's all
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Toymax88: 4:34pm On Dec 26, 2024
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Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Nazgul:
Ask for the following documents...

1. Customs Papers: This document is proof that the car was imported legally into the country and that all import duties have been paid. Without this document, your car can easily be impounded and heavy fines would be placed on you, because it would be obvious that the current owner smuggled the car into the country.

2. Vehicle License: This document shows that the car is registered and licensed to be driven on Nigerian roads. It's usually displayed on the car's windscreen. The engine number, chassis number, and registration number of the car are all listed in these documents. Verify that these details correspond to those on the car.

3. Certificate of Roadworthiness: When buying a used car in Nigeria, this is one of the documents you should look out for. Every vehicle in Nigeria must pass a roadworthiness test before it may be driven. And make sure you check the date to ensure it's not expired cos the certificate is usually valid for one year after which you'll have to go and renew it again. If the certificate has expired, locate the closest VIO office around you to renew it.

4. Records of Insurance Usually this comes with the license and registration. So request for it. Because if the car is duly registered, it should have at least third party insurance papers. Without insurance, your car stands the risk of getting impounded.

5. Proof of Ownership: This is to be sure that you're not buying a stolen car which can land you in serious problems. You must ask for the original purchase invoice or receipt, which proves the seller's legal ownership of the car.
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by LillyandDaisy: 4:36pm On Dec 26, 2024
Just collect receipt
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Jonn119: 4:36pm On Dec 26, 2024
1. Most important-Original Custom paper.
2. Receipt of purchase.
3. go ahead with vehicle registration
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by diamond68: 4:36pm On Dec 26, 2024
MOT
Service history
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Apcshyte: 4:37pm On Dec 26, 2024
Safety papers
Purchase papers
Insurance papers
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by hartson: 4:38pm On Dec 26, 2024
First of first know the exact condition of the used car you intend to buy e fit scrape your hair when you make mistake.be careful
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Tbasicme: 4:39pm On Dec 26, 2024
1. Original custom papers.
2. Purchase agreement prepared by a lawyer



Sageez:
Hey guys.


So it's my first time buying a vehicle.
What are the documents I should ask of?
Hell please
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by femtex007(m): 4:40pm On Dec 26, 2024
Purchase receipt
Change of ownership
Since it's used. You can send the chasis and engine number to police if the car has not been flagged as a stolen vehicle
Plate number receipt.(some police use this paper to cause problem) tho you can change the plate number immediately u purchase the car
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Bullet01(f): 4:41pm On Dec 26, 2024
Custom Duty
Original vehicle papers
Owners passport photograph
Sales agreement
Police report
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by jubrilELsudan: 4:41pm On Dec 26, 2024
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Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by seanery: 4:42pm On Dec 26, 2024
VILLAGE PEOPLE AT WORK
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Smartcitizen: 4:45pm On Dec 26, 2024
You need to ask for custom papers and the car registration plate number receipt, it's very very important because receipts are always issued by the receipt office after seeing the original car particulars.
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Yestogood: 4:46pm On Dec 26, 2024
Check the condition of the vehicle first.
That's the most important.
Then, collect the original vehicle papers from the last time they were renewed.
Collect the customs papers.
Also collect the seller's driver's licence (photocopy)
as well as the sales agreement, duly signed and witnessed.
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by onlinediva:
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Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Michael547(m): 4:49pm On Dec 26, 2024
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Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Jokerman(m): 4:50pm On Dec 26, 2024
Na wa... No joy anywhere
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by oluseyiforjesus(m): 4:50pm On Dec 26, 2024
Ok
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Mckraz01: 4:51pm On Dec 26, 2024
Jonn119:
1. Most important-Original Custom paper.
2. Receipt of purchase.
3. go ahead with vehicle registration
Exactly
Plus letter from village chief 😂
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Egalitarian1: 4:52pm On Dec 26, 2024
Nice topic
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Glimpsetv: 4:54pm On Dec 26, 2024
Nice question
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by ppogba: 4:59pm On Dec 26, 2024
diamond68:
MOT
Service history
Service history from Mukaila the mechanic.?

You funny pass Ali Baba
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by diamond68: 5:01pm On Dec 26, 2024
ppogba:
Service history from Mukaila the mechanic.?

You funny pass Ali Baba
lol
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Okiton: 5:04pm On Dec 26, 2024
cheesy

Correct

Na this kind topics used to make nairaland interesting. Where individuals shade light on certain issues and people learn from them.
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by Chimbinyelum24: 5:06pm On Dec 26, 2024
Sageez:
Hey guys.


So it's my first time buying a vehicle.
What are the documents I should ask of?
Hell please
Police Extract
Re: When Buying A Used Car, What Are The Documents To Demand? by gasparpisciotta: 5:13pm On Dec 26, 2024
Sageez:
Hey guys.


So it's my first time buying a vehicle.
What are the documents I should ask of?
Hell please
For Tokunbo: Custom papers
Purchase receipt is very key

Naija used
Customs papers
Vehicle registration and license documents
Plate number document
Purchase receipt very key
Evidence of ownership
Sales agreement

All documents must be original
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