Contracts

Once you have the right car for you and you wish to leave a deposit, ensure you receive a sales contract. If you are buying privately, make sure you get a receipt. Thus you will have peace of mind, as well as protection should things go wrong.

Make sure that all the details are written on the contract, including your name; address as well the car’s full details.

Ensure the purchase price is on clear display in order that that there is no later confusion. Details of what you have paid as a deposit ought to be recorded in order that you can clearly see what the balance is that you need to settle.

Should you be purchasing from a garage, take five minutes out and read the terms and conditions, usually to be found on the back of the paperwork. Should they not be there, request a copy as you are entitled to peruse them prior to signing. Should you be uncertain of any points, ask. Should you feel uncomfortable, do not sign.

If you are certain everything is order, sign the paperwork. Ensure that the other party signs as well.

Should you be buying privately, you can still request the seller for a receipt.