Car Sale Agreement Editor

Create your professional vehicle sale agreement with buyer and seller protection

👤 Seller Details

? The V5C "registered keeper" is not always the legal owner. If you're selling on behalf of someone else (e.g., family member, company), ensure you have written authority to sell.
As it appears on the V5C
? Should match the address on your V5C. If you've moved, update your V5C at gov.uk before selling.

🛒 Buyer Details

? This person will become the new registered keeper. Ensure this matches the name they'll use on the DVLA notification (V5C/2 green slip).

🚗 Vehicle Details

? Buyers should run a free check at gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax or a paid HPI/vehicle history check to verify the vehicle isn't stolen, written off, or has outstanding finance.
As shown on the V5C
? The Vehicle Identification Number is a 17-character code found on the V5C document, windscreen, or driver's door frame. It uniquely identifies the vehicle.
17-character code from V5C
? "Clocking" — selling a vehicle with a falsely reduced odometer reading — is illegal under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Fraud Act 2006. Sellers must disclose any known mileage discrepancies; misrepresenting mileage can lead to prosecution.
Odometer reading at time of sale
? Check the MOT history free at gov.uk/check-mot-history. Vehicles over 3 years old need a valid MOT to be driven on public roads (except to a pre-booked MOT test).
Leave blank if not applicable

💷 Sale Details

? Record the actual sale price - not an inflated or deflated figure. This document may be used as evidence for insurance valuations or HMRC enquiries.
? Bank transfer is safest - funds clear instantly. Cash carries robbery risk. Personal cheques can bounce - wait for clearance before releasing vehicle. Building society cheques are secure but take time.
? IMPORTANT: The seller must notify DVLA straight away when the sale completes — via the V5C/2 green slip posted to DVLA Swansea or online at gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle. Until DVLA is notified, you remain the registered keeper and could be liable for parking fines, speeding tickets, and tax. Failure to notify can result in a fine of up to £1,000.
? If a deposit has been paid to reserve the vehicle, enter the amount here. This will be deducted from the total sale price.
ℹ️ For high-value transactions, bank transfer or building society cheque offers the most security for both parties.

✅ Seller Declarations

💡 These declarations protect both parties. The seller confirms key facts about the vehicle and their right to sell it.
? Finance on a vehicle means the finance company may have legal rights over it. Selling a financed vehicle without settlement is illegal. Use a HPI check to verify.
? The V5C "registered keeper" is NOT proof of ownership. Common scenarios: company cars (owned by employer), leased vehicles, or cars bought for family members. If in doubt, buyers should request proof of purchase.
? Compare the odometer reading against MOT history at gov.uk/check-mot-history. Discrepancies may indicate "clocking". If the mileage cannot be verified, select "may be inaccurate".

⚠️ Known Defects & Condition

💡 Disclosing known defects protects the seller from future disputes. Be honest about any issues you are aware of.
? "Sold as seen" protects against defects the buyer could have discovered on inspection. However, deliberately hiding serious faults (e.g., covering warning lights) is fraud under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
Leave blank if no known defects. Be specific about any issues.
? The V5C/2 green slip is legally required for DVLA notification. Service history adds value. Multiple keys are expected - missing keys should be disclosed as this affects insurance and security.
⚠️ The vehicle is sold "as seen, tried and approved" unless otherwise agreed. The buyer should inspect and test drive before purchase.

📋 After the Sale Checklist

For the Seller:
  • Notify DVLA straight away — online at gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle (5 minutes, free) or post the V5C/2 (green slip) to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA
  • Keep your portion of the V5C and this agreement for your records
  • Cancel your insurance on the vehicle
  • Remove the vehicle from any direct debits (tax, breakdown cover)
For the Buyer:
  • Insure the vehicle before driving it away
  • Tax the vehicle at gov.uk/vehicle-tax (tax does not transfer with sale)
  • Register as the new keeper using the V5C/2 green slip or apply for a new V5C
  • Keep this agreement and all paperwork safe

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