Used car: everything you need to know before buying a used car

There are some bureaucratic processes when buying a semi-new vehicle that the driver needs to know before making the purchase.

Even with the high prices in the used car market, the used car remains a good option for those who want to spend a little less without sacrificing quality and, in addition, without having to face a long queue to have the vehicle in their hands. .

Those who intend to buy a used car need to be aware of a number of factors in order not to fall for scams – which happens much less frequently when buying a new model.

That’s why  AutoPapo  made a guide to show you the best way to buy a semi-new car. After all, postponing this achievement due to bureaucratic problems would not be cool. Therefore, consider the following items at the time of purchase.

used car status

At the time of purchase, most people are interested in knowing how the vehicle is doing: if there are any defective parts, if there are any dents, or things like that.

In fact, this is very important, but there is another situation that is sometimes overlooked, such as debts, assessments or pending fines that belong to the previous owner. If the seller has several fines and has not paid the licensing, the accumulated amount of debts can be high and make the purchase more expensive.

To find out if something like this exists is quite simple, just have the Renavam Code and the vehicle plate and access the Detran website. Ask the seller for these numbers – if you are an individual. He is not obliged to provide the data and, if he is not available, be suspicious of the business.

In addition, people often sell their financed used car without first paying it in full. In this case, the debt changes hands and the new owner assumes it.

There is no problem buying the AUTO Insurance that way, as long as the buyer pays an amount that varies according to the installments that have already been paid so far. Therefore, if you find an advertisement for a financed car for sale, ask for discounts with amounts proportional to what remains to be paid.

Another important thing is to check if the chassis and engine numbers match those that appear in the vehicle documents. If there are disagreements, your headache can be huge.

post purchase

After taking all the bureaucratic precautions when buying your used car, there are still a few more things that need to be done to transfer the car to your name.

After closing the deal, the seller needs to fill out the CRV , sign it and have the signature notarized. With the registration done, the buyer has up to 30 days to transfer the car to his name. And attention: not meeting this deadline is considered a serious infraction, earning 5 points on the CNH and a fine of R$ 195.23. Furthermore, without the transfer, the former owner can ask for the vehicle to be blocked, to avoid receiving fines and charges.

With the CRLV, the buyer must also pay the fee for issuing the new CRV and settle existing debts (such as fines, IPVA and the like) if necessary.

This bureaucratic process can be forwarded to a dispatcher, but this will increase your expense a little.

Transfer documents

The transfer request can be made by the buyer of the used car or by a relative – provided that he presents an original document and a copy that proves the family relationship. A legal attorney can also take care of this part, if he shows the power of attorney and an identification.

To make the transfer, these documents are required:

• CRV completed and signed by the former owner, with a notarized signature;
• CRLV of the vehicle (original and copy);
• RG and CPF of the new owner (original and copy);
•  Proof of address of the buyer (original and copy, no more than three months before);
•  Two copies of the Renavam form, available on the Detrans websites of each State;
• Two chassis decals;
• Proof of payment of the new CRV issuance fee and other debts, if any.