Selling a used car in Ireland guide

User1998 · 31-05-2021 10:42pm

No the tax is reset once ownership changes

Big Daddy Kane · 21-06-2021 10:38am

Hi, selling my car (will post the ad online after its valeted) I bought it during Covid as I needed it for work, but now circumstances changed and no need for it.

I've hardly used it, a couple if thousand KM if even that!

Bought for 10k

It just passed NCT and is in very good condition.

There is a minor scratch (not my doing) to quarter panel, tried to repair myself but doesn't look great tbh, should I mention this on the ad, along with a photo?

I want to be upfront and honest, im the 2nd owner, car was bought from a main dealer few months back.

Its a Dacia Sandero, 0.9l, 45,258km on the clock.

User1998 · 21-06-2021 12:18pm

If its just a minor scratch I wouldn’t bother photographing it. Depending on the severity of the scratch I probably wouldn’t mention it in the add either. People will be coming to see the car so your not being dis honest by not mentioning it. And you’ll be taking 10 photos of the car anyway so it might show up in one or two of them.

I feel like you’ll be loosing a couple of grand either way if you bought the car from a main dealer

Jjohnrockk · 23-06-2021 3:39pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Looking for some advice on selling my car.

Long story short, I'm emigrating, leaving on July 11th and I need to sell my car.

I've never owned a car worth this much, and as a result, never sold one worth this much. Car in question is a 142 Lexus CT200h. It's a luxury model, so keyless entry, leather seats, some nice extras over s/advance models.

The question is, when do I list it? I'd really rather it was gone before I leave, but worst case scenario, my dad could sell it. I don't want to leave my family carless if it sells quickly, so it's not like I can just sell it next week either?

Regardless of when to list it, any other advice when sellling a car like this privately? Thanks in advance.

Is this still available>

colm_mcm · 23-06-2021 4:03pm

I would send them a PM as they may not be watching this thread.

25-06-2021 12:08pm

Big Daddy Kane wrote: »

Hi, selling my car (will post the ad online after its valeted) I bought it during Covid as I needed it for work, but now circumstances changed and no need for it.

I've hardly used it, a couple if thousand KM if even that!

Bought for 10k

It just passed NCT and is in very good condition.

There is a minor scratch (not my doing) to quarter panel, tried to repair myself but doesn't look great tbh, should I mention this on the ad, along with a photo?

I want to be upfront and honest, im the 2nd owner, car was bought from a main dealer few months back.

Its a Dacia Sandero, 0.9l, 45,258km on the clock.

Any link to the ad? If it's enough to notice I'd photograph the damage. Otherwise your going to annoy people who think the car is pristine and there's damage on it they'll walk away.

What I will say is that car is going to be a very hard sell privately and I don't think you'll move it quickly.

Go onto ZuCar and see what they offer you and maybe see if the garage you bought it from wants to take it off you at a trade price.

Big Daddy Kane · 28-06-2021 5:50pm

Landry Large Warship wrote: »

Any link to the ad? If it's enough to notice I'd photograph the damage. Otherwise your going to annoy people who think the car is pristine and there's damage on it they'll walk away.

What I will say is that car is going to be a very hard sell privately and I don't think you'll move it quickly.

Go onto ZuCar and see what they offer you and maybe see if the garage you bought it from wants to take it off you at a trade price.

Hi thanks for reply, i didn't creqre the ad yet, just passed NCT till July 2023, I will get the car valet before sale, but its in excellent condition anyway.

Ill sell it as is, ill mentioned the scrape if buyer arrives, its not a game changer, purely wear and tear.

Ill try Zu Car and garage

Burning Eclipse · 02-07-2021 2:27pm

Sold my car. The guy gave me a deposit and we've agreed to meet this day next week at the bank to exhange money for the vehicle itself. What's the best way for me to do this? For reference, the car sold for approx 12k. Maybe enter the bank with him as he does a transfer to my account? As previously mentioned, I've never sold a car worth this much. Last card I sold to someone was for less than 2 grand :pac:

grogi · 02-07-2021 2:50pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Sold my car. The guy gave me a deposit and we've agreed to meet this day next week at the bank to exhange money for the vehicle itself. What's the best way for me to do this? For reference, the car sold for approx 12k. Maybe enter the bank with him as he does a transfer to my account? As previously mentioned, I've never sold a car worth this much. Last card I sold to someone was for less than 2 grand :pac:

Give him your account number and ask to depose the money. Don't touch the cash, let the bank handle it. That's what they are for.

fryup · 01-08-2021 10:40am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117316877#Comment_117316877

RE: my query above

are you 100% can anyone else verify this?

Atlantic Dawn · 01-08-2021 6:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117690010#Comment_117690010

Yes it resets at date ownership changed. One thing to be aware of is if the liability begins from 1st of month that ownership changed so for example if ownership changed on 31st July the new owner would be liable for all of July despite only owning it for a day of that month.

morrispetez · 02-08-2021 2:46pm

Thanks for all of the infos. I have to agree with everything that was posted. This thread will really be helpful to those who doesn't have enough knowledge and looking for tips.

Bhangraman · 14-08-2021 8:02am

Listed my ad on http://www.adverts.ie/24583364

Would you recommend Donedeal would give me better chances? I know I need to add more pictures of inside based on OP guide, but if you see anything wrong, don't hesitate to let me know, thanks!

Also is it desirable to mandate Revolut payment only as I only have N26/Revolut accounts, no brick and mortar bank buyer could go to to make a instant deposit?

fryup · 14-08-2021 1:35pm

yes you will have a better chance with DD,

but be prepared for the onslaught of timewasters & weirdo's out there who will undoubtedly chance their arm

User1998 · 17-08-2021 12:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

Taking photos of your car outside a crash repair garage isn’t a good look. Also give it a wash. L stickers and roof rails need to go

dinneenp · 17-08-2021 5:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

You need to add more photos- the boot, front and back seats, the front dash etc.

User1998 · 19-08-2021 4:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

Add looks good now

quad_red · 19-09-2021 1:16pm

Privately selling our (09 Zafira) as we have sourced a new car.

Have read the fantastically useful stickie and I’m preparing myself for what’s to come.

one question re allowing people to test drive the car and the need to see proof of insurance - what exactly does that mean? What document would be sufficient here?

thanks v much.

Atlantic Dawn · 20-09-2021 1:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117910795#Comment_117910795

If you ask them to bring their certificate of insurance it will show if they are covered to drive other cars. Just as a heads up in cases where they have this it's normally only third party so whatever they were to damage in your car would be covered but your car wouldn't be.

quad_red · 22-09-2021 10:47am

So - I’ve an offer from an Indy garage in south Dublin. They’ve 57 cars for sale on donedeal and have a website and solo check says they’re in business since 2015.

They’re willing to pay cash today pending inspection. Less money than I’d asked for but the number of loopers calling and texting is tiring me out and the thought of a quick sale appeals. And it’s considerably more than Zu cars or auto cars offered.

But one thing - yer man said they’d take the reg cert and handle the admin (rather than me sending it off to Clare myself). I mentioned the RF105 form and he said they’d do that online.

Any advice here?

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF105_en.pdf

bazz26 · 22-09-2021 11:40am

A legit motor trader will be able to do the change of ownership online these days. You don't send anything to Shannon when selling or trading a car to a dealer. Just make sure this guy has an official premises and not operating from a Aldi carpark or filling station forecourt, also get a proper letter headed receipt from him.

quad_red · 22-09-2021 12:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117923138#Comment_117923138

Ok thanks.

He’s got a premises in greenogue business park.

Choppa32 · 30-11-2021 1:37pm

Hi All - Looking for a bit of advice. Have just sold my 2006 Avensis Liftback and it looks like the buyer has given a false address on the logbook. I only noticed this when I went to check it online after he was gone. I could still send the logbook off to Shannon but not sure what position that leaves me in if it's not a valid address (it doesn't show up in Google maps). Thanks

Atlantic Dawn · 30-11-2021 1:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118244642#Comment_118244642

Send it to the address he provided, not your problem.

bazz26 · 30-11-2021 3:54pm

It will be their problem if the owner at that address rejects it and sends the logbook back to Shannon. Shannon may then restore the OP as the current registered keeper.

Choppa32 · 30-11-2021 7:36pm

Rang Citizens information and also a garda friend earlier, both confirmed I'm under no obligation to validate a buyers address.

bazz26 · 30-11-2021 8:09pm

While that might be true, what happens after you send the change of ownership off to Shannon and they send the new logbook to a fake address? It more than likely will get returned to Shannon. What do they do with it then? While you are under no obligation to validate the buyer's address, it's in your best interest to know the car is no longer registered to you once sold.

User1998 · 02-12-2021 4:08pm

I don’t think they will re register the car to the OP once the car is out of their name.

OP how do you know its a fake address? Loads of address’ don’t show up on Google, particularly outside of Dublin

Choppa32 · 04-12-2021 2:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118257329#Comment_118257329

Messaged the buyer to confirm the eircode since he didn't write it on the log book and called him the next day when I didn't get a response. He immediately hung up when I said who I was. The provided address is in Dublin 15 and can see the housing estate mentioned, just the stated road doesn't exist.

Summer2020 · 29-12-2021 6:25pm

Have a car that I'll be listing for sale next week. Been years since I sold. Is carzone still the best place to list or would people use donedeal or even both? Car value is in around 20-23k if that makes a difference.

Thanks

Selling a used car in Ireland guide

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