Vehicle Registration Documents
Before handing over your money, ask to see the registration documents
of the vehicle, which is usually the logbook or V5.
Always ensure that the information available on the vehicle registration
documents tallies with the one you will be purchasing. Be extra careful
with the chassis number on the documents and the vehicle itself. The
chassis number, also called the VIN for Vehicle Identification Number,
is a unique serial of the vehicle from the manufacturer itself. Simply
ask the seller for assistance to locate the chassis number plate in
the vehicle so you may compare with that of what is written on the official
document.
Also make sure the registered owner as stated on the registration document
of the vehicle tallies with your seller. If it does not, inquire with
your seller about this. If the seller claims to be making the sale on
the owner’s behalf, ask for an authorization letter from the actual
owner along with the owner’s contact numbers.
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