Should I sell car without logbook

poulton39 · 19-06-2023 7:26pm #1

Hi. Trying to sell a family member's car who is now deceased. Cannot find logbook but need the cash that the buyer - who sells cars professionally - is offering. What's the worst, realistic thing that could happen?

Beatty69 · 19-06-2023 7:34pm

It will never be transferred to another person's ownership without filling in the logbook or applying for a replacement.

mikeecho · 19-06-2023 7:36pm

The new owner can complete a declaration signed by a peace commissioner and get a new log book.

elperello · 19-06-2023 7:47pm

If the buyer is in the trade he will sort it out.

Just one more thing, are you entitled to sell the car ie. does any other relative have a claim to it ?

Del2005 · 19-06-2023 8:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120736652#Comment_120736652

It depends on what part of the trade the buyer is in. Big showroom or established in the area they will look after it. Meets in a car park and pays cash, not a chance.

OP unless you are the executor you can't sell the car and if you are the executor the money from the sale isn't yours, it belongs to the estate.

colm_mcm · 20-06-2023 11:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120736585#Comment_120736585

Wont that open a can of worms?

ELM327 · 20-06-2023 11:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120738833#Comment_120738833

No, because the existing owner cant exactly object!

Henry Ford III · 20-06-2023 11:21am

How can you prove ownership?

User1998 · 20-06-2023 11:33am

To answer the OP, the worst thing that can happen is a transfer of is never done and the car racks up a load of fines/crimes in the deceased persons name.

If the buyer is a genuine professional than this is highly unlikely to happen.

The buyer can just acquire a new logbook themselves, only takes 10 days or so.

Should I sell car without logbook

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