How to buy a secondhand car

twaddle


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
23/06/2011 11:32

I have finally decided to bite the bullet and buy a car rather than donate large quantities of cash to rental companies. I haven't got loads of spare money and thus want to buy a cheap old banger which means that I will probably have to buy privately. I have been looking around and know basically what I want and how much to pay. However, what I am unsure of is the process of buying and registering the car. I am sure that a dealer would help with this but as I will probably buy privately, is anyone able to tell me what the process is and what documents will be needed. Many thanks

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
23/06/2011 11:46

Muhtar's letter - ? cost from seller

Car docs

Photocopies of passport photo page, DL

Bill of sale proof

Seller and buyer need to go to Lefkosa, there you will need 7.5 TL government stamps.

Queues - long.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
23/06/2011 11:47

twaddle if you buy a banger you might be buying more then you bargained for



hidden cost are the fee to change details in the log book you have to go to lefkosia with the owner to do this

it can be as much as 100 quid the person with the log book may not be the owner it might not have mot immissions or insurance etc be careful

twaddle


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
23/06/2011 14:16

Thanks for the replies, am aware ref mot and insurance and also thought that there would be a fee payable for registration. What does the Muhtar's letter need to say? and is there a cost (think they charge even though they shouldn't) and should it be from my local Muhtar or the sellers? is the office in Lefkosa open only weekdays and what hours is it open? how long would it normally take to get this all sorted? I know, questions, questions....!

twaddle


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
23/06/2011 23:08

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