I have never made a purchase for a vehicle privately. Always thru a dealer.
2006-09-12 08:22:43 · 4 answers · asked by Lola 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
You pay them money, they give you the title to the car. That's the begining and end of it. So you'll want to have the car checked over throughly before you buy. Because if it goes T.U. you have no recourse against the seller.
2006-09-12 08:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You contact the person who you are going to be buying the car from and agree on a price, make sure you look at the car and test drive it before making any negotiations.
When you go to pick up the car, you will need to pay in cash or check, depends upon the terms you and the seller agree to
Make sure you get the title to the car when you purchase it, and ask for any other papers that the owner may have (maintenance slips, accident claims, owners manual, etc.) these will come in use if you need to service the vehicle or learn something about the car
Make sure to get a reciept from the seller as well, it can be hand written, but make sure it has their name, phone number, and signature. This is what you will take to the DMV when you switch over the title.
Your next step is to go to the DMV and register the vehicle in your name, then insurance, etc.
Hope this gives you an outline of the general process
Best Wishes
2006-09-12 15:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by rachelle105210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the vehicle is paid for, get the title. Actually make sure the title is present when the transfer takes place
2006-09-12 15:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring cash,gets it cheaper that way ya know if its 4grand wave 3500 cash and you'll get it,,make sure to get the ownership papers with it and ask the seller for a written recipt with contact info on it.
2006-09-12 15:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋