Is your car an old jalopy that you can't wait to get rid of? Or do you need a bigger wagon for your growing family? Here's some advice for you to make this process a smooth ride
Privately or via a dealer?
Choosing how you sell your car is all up to your own situation.
Selling privately is beneficial as you might be able to ask a higher selling price if you have a popular car. It does, however, require extra effort as you will have to market your car and screen potential buyers. It's also more risky, as you might encounter scammers trying their luck.
Selling through a dealer has the benefit that sometimes they will buy it with cold, hard cash. It also helps that they will handle the paperwork for you. However, for these services they take commission off the sale, so you might end up with less money in your pocket at the end of the day.The car needs a roadworthy certificate
According to South African law every car needs a roadworthy certificate. Besides being a legal requirement, this certificate gives peace of mind that the car is in good condition. Generally, this is the buyer's responsibility, but if you are buying from a dealer they might take care of this on your behalf.Submit the Change of Ownership forms
By South African law you have to submit a Notification of Change of Ownership (NCO) form to the relevant authority within 21 days of the sale of the vehicle. You can either submit it yourself at your local licencing centre, or use a third party to do it for you, for a small feeBe vigilant with a private sale
Unfortunately we live in a society where scammers are abound. Please be safe when selling your car. If you run into any problems, get in touch with the police, or a lawyer, to assist you with this
Remember, you can always walk away from a deal! There will always be other people to buy your car