precautions when selling a car privately.....

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if your deciding to sell a car privately wither here on the BST or auto trader

and someone calls in to test drive or take a look,

what precautions should you take

like can i ask to photocopy their drivers licence, see insurance papers or something that protects me from getting into problems if something happens when test driving or anything out of the ordinary....


thanks

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[bobbings]

when i went car shopping with my friend, we test drove it no problem. the owner didn't mind the fact that my friend was a total noob at stick. the car stalled a few times but it was okay. he didn't ask us for a driver's license.

[The_Professor]

I've sold four cars privately in the last five or so years and not once did I need to ask for a copy of the persons license. The first thing you have to do is weed out the deadbeats even before they come to your place. Next, go over the entire car with them (be honest, no point something coming to bite you in the ass later). If after all is said and done they are still genuinely interested, ask to see a valid drivers license, and if it checks out, accompany them on a drive. If you're uncomfortable by the individual you could always ask for a copy of the license or a small cash deposit, though I don't know how they'd react to that.

[Pete_Coach]

I am sure you have thought of this but, do not ever let them drive the car by themselves, you be in the car at all times.
Ask your insurance company if you are covered if anyone drives your car (sometimes under 25 folks are not covered).
This is very important it is from http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/guides_and_advice/article.aspx?cp-documentid=635471

"Sell your car "as is." You are not a dealer and you are not required to provide any type of warranty on the car. But be careful that you don't intentionally misrepresent the vehicle's condition, or the buyer may have some recourse.

Include a statement in your bill of sale that the car is sold "as is," and keep a copy of the bill of sale for your records. The bill of sale will establish the date of sale and help protect you from any further liability.

Finally, ask for payment by cashier's check or money order to avoid the hassles that can result from a personal check or a cash transaction."