Things to Do After Buying a Used Car

Buying a used car is a great way to save money and take advantage of depreciation. If you've been careful about car selling red flags, you might've just gotten a great deal on a used car. Excellent! But then what? What are the things to do after buying a used car?

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Transfer The Registration

When a used car changes hands, the registration has to be transferred from the seller to the buyer. It's the buyer's responsibility to transfer the registration. The printed form is found on the reverse of the vehicle registration certificate. You must pay a transfer fee as well as stamp duty on the sale price or market value on the price you paid for it, whichever is higher. Go to VicRoads' Transfer & Motor Vehicle Duty Fees to find out. The seller will complete the disposal notice on the reverse of the registration certificate and submit it to the VicRoads, also done online—within 14 days. This provides proof to the VicRoads that you're no longer the owner in the event the new owner receives a traffic infringement notice.

Get Your Vehicle Insured

Once you have the title in hand, more paperwork is required to file before you can hit the road in your new wheels. Most states require you to secure insurance for the vehicle before you can register it and get license plates. If you go through a dealer, chances are they will walk you through these steps—and in some cases even file the paperwork on your behalf. If you bought your vehicle from a private seller, your first call should be to an insurance company to set up a policy and get your proof of insurance sent to you.

Sell Your Old Car

Selling your old ride is not difficult. In fact, if you trade it in, there's nothing to it. However, you might wish to get more for your car by selling it yourself. Just make sure that you know what to do before selling your old car.

Clean Your Car

When we say clean it, we mean it. Take an afternoon to wipe down everything. Vacuum, polish, take it through the car wash, and anything else that makes your ride look presentable. Have it looks good not only to your friends but yourself as well. Plus, who knows of the filth that lays under the seat and on the carpet. Especially during a pandemic like this. Keeping your car clean during COVID-19 is very important. Buy a couple of air fresheners too. This is probably the cheapest and easiest thing to do with your car.

Get Your Car Inspected

The last thing to do after buying a used car is to get a professional to do a vehicle safety inspection. If you have time before the purchase though, have a professional inspector like German Precision to do a thorough pre-purchase car inspection in Melbourne to ensure that your dream car is operating properly and not a scam.

If you are looking for a professional pre-purchase car inspector in Melbourne, do not hesitate to contact German Precision or Prepurchase Check today!

sources: tocowarranty.com, mynrma.com.au, drivetribe.com