| Getting started with used cars does not require a | | | | 2. If in case the V5 is with the Driver and Vehicle |
| mortgage or a student loan, but it is not free either. | | | | Licensing Agency or the DVLA, as told by the owner, |
| Buying used cars costs money. That is why it is | | | | the buyer should verify the reason. If it is due to |
| extremely important to know all the possible factors | | | | recording purposes where the change of ownership |
| that might lead the buyer into buying a used car that | | | | shall be recorded, the seller should have a green slip |
| is suspect. | | | | that is to be presented to the buyer in exchange of |
| In reality, it is easy for the buyer to get carried | | | | the V5. |
| away by convincing sales pitches, special offers, | | | | 3. It is best for the buyer to ask the seller to see |
| fantastic deals, magnificent bundles, freebies, and the | | | | the insurance policy for the vehicle. If the seller |
| like. However, it would take a really smart buyer to | | | | cannot produce the document, it would be better not |
| get the best deal when it comes to used cars. | | | | to buy the used car because there is a high |
| Hence, it is equally important to know the basic | | | | probability that he is not the real owner or that there |
| factors that need to be considered before the buyer | | | | is something fraudulent with the transaction. |
| decides on a particular used car, especially if the car | | | | 4. It is important to check if the identification details |
| will be bought directly from the owner. | | | | stipulated in the V5 is the same as that written in the |
| Here are some tips that might help those who are | | | | driver's license. The address and the name should be |
| planning to buy a used car from its owner. | | | | the same on the two most important documents. |
| 1. When buying cars from the owner, the buyer | | | | Other wise, it would be better not to pursue on |
| should ask the seller for the "vehicle registration | | | | buying the car if there is doubt on the details. |
| document" or the so-called V5. Through this | | | | These things should never be taken for granted |
| document, the buyer will be able to know the full | | | | because if any of the conditions mentioned is |
| details of the car's ownership like the name of the | | | | present, there is a great chance that the car is |
| owner, the address, and other identity details. | | | | stolen. Therefore, it's better not to take any risk. |