Buying a used car is a great way to save money – but remember that it requires careful documentation to ensure you are making a safe and legal purchase. Whether you are deciding to buy from an individual or a used car dealership, verifying all the necessary paperwork is crucial.
Confused? Let’s make this easy for you – here are the most important documents you need to check before buying a used car.
1) Registration Certificate (RC)
A registration certificate is basically your car’s Aadhar Card. It is proof that your vehicle is legally registered. It contains all the important details like the car’s registration number, current owner’s name, engine number and chassis number. Always ensure that the RC is original and not a duplicate. If you are buying a registered car in a different state, make sure it has been re-registered in your state.
Valid Insurance is mandatory for any vehicle that hits the road. Check whether you have a valid insurance and/or if there are any pending claims. If the car is under a third party insurance policy, you will have to transfer the policy or get a new one altogether.
Commonly called the PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certificate, this is required to confirm that the vehicle meets emission standards. Make sure that the vehicle you’re purchasing has a valid PUC certificate and if not, the vehicle must go through the emissions test before you take the ownership in your name.
Road tax is a one time payment made when the car is fully registered, Ensure that the seller has paid the amount in full. If you are buying a car from a different state, there may be additional road tax that you’ll have to pay.
5) Sales Agreement and Invoice
A sale agreement between you and the seller protects not only you but also the seller. If you are buying from an authorised dealership, ask for a proper invoice that includes the vehicle’s price, taxes and any other applicable charges.
6) RTO forms
RTO forms, specifically Form 29 and 30 are essential for transferring ownership. Form 29 informs the Regional Transport Office (RTO) about the sale, while Form 30 ensures the transfer of ownership to the buyer.
If the car was purchased with a loan, ensure that the previous owner has cleared all the dues. In such a situation, always ask for a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the seller confirming that the loan has been fill paid off.
8) All Service History Records
Checking all service history records gives you a deeper insight into how well the car has been maintained. A well maintained car with regular services is less likely to have any hidden mechanical issues and is more likely to give you a smoother riding experience.
How You Drive Me Crazy Simplifies This Entire Process
Buying a used car can be stressful especially when you have to take care of so many specific documentations. This is where You Drive Me Crazy, the best used car dealership in Delhi NCR comes in. We ensure that every vehicle in our inventory comes with all these above mentioned documents – each of which are fully verified by our team and are always up to date.
Our team of experts thoroughly check each car’s RC, insurance papers, Road tax receipts and more to guarantee that everything is in order. We also give our buyers with an easy transfer process by handling all the RTO formalities including Form 20 and 30 – so that you don’t have to.
Additionally, at You Drive Me Crazy, we provide a complete service history, pollution control certificates – ensuring complete transparency in every deal. If the vehicle has had a loan previously, we verify the NOC so you don’t run into any surprises later.
By choosing You Drive Me Crazy, you eliminate the risk of fraud and incomplete documentation.
Whether you are buying your first car or upgrading, we will make the entire process smooth, legal and completely hassle free.
Visit us today or call us to drive home with your dream car now!
