How do I notify the DMV when I sell my car?

You must notify DMV that you have sold, traded or donated your vehicle. This may be accomplished by going online, visiting a customer service center or contacting us by phone.

How do I get proof that I sold my car?

You can use the title certificate with the new owner’s name, the bill of sale or the sales tax form as proof you sold your car. You can download a bill of sale from your state’s DMV website for both parties to sign. If you need additional documentation, contact the buyer for additional proof.

What happens if you misrepresent the condition of a car when selling it?

Second: Don’t deliberately misrepresent the condition of the car when you sell it, because that’s fraud. Fraud is serious. If it’s discovered that you’ve committed fraud, you’ll probably be forced to take the car back, and you also might face other legal consequences. Here’s an example: Say a car was flooded or in a serious accident.

Who is responsible for a car after you sell it?

That means that, as a seller, you’re not responsible for the car after it’s sold. However, would-be sellers should understand a couple of important points. First: If your sales contract includes any language describing a warranty or a guarantee on the car, you might be on the hook for anything that goes wrong.

What to do if the dealer refuses to sell you a car?

If the dealer refuses, you could: return the car and get back a portion of the money you paid, usually less a deduction for the use you’ve had (sometimes called ‘rescission’). You’ll have to negotiate with the dealer to decide what would be a reasonable amount.

What are my rights if the car I bought has a problem?

A car is just like any other product you buy, your rights to redress if there are any problems are against the ‘retailer’ that sold it to you – in the case of cars that will usually be a dealership.

That means that, as a seller, you’re not responsible for the car after it’s sold. However, would-be sellers should understand a couple of important points. First: If your sales contract includes any language describing a warranty or a guarantee on the car, you might be on the hook for anything that goes wrong.

What happens if something goes wrong after buying a car?

So, if something goes wrong or breaks down after you purchase the car, the cost of any repairs is almost always the buyer’s responsibility. Generally, unless the dealer made a representation about the condition of the vehicle that he knew to be false, “as is” pretty much covers the dealer on any faults the car has.

Can a used car dealer be sued for damages?

the dealer is legally responsible for your damages. This second point is often harder to prove. Almost surely, the used car dealer will testify that he or she had no way of knowing how long a ten-year-old Dodge would last and that, for this very reason, the car was sold “as is.”

Can you return a car you bought with buyer’s remorse?

In cases of buyer’s remorse — perhaps if a person bought too much car for his budget — Eleazer said that the dealer might be willing to place him in a vehicle with a lower purchase price. But dealers are “under no obligation to do so either legally or morally.”