| In today's economic environment, more used car | | | | from QLD Transport website) to show that there |
| buyers are searching the local papers or the | | | | is no financial encumbrance on the used car. |
| internet to find and purchase their next used car. | | | | Another suggestion before paying for the used |
| Private car sales can save you money, but there | | | | car is to contact QLD transport and pay for a |
| are also risks involved. Here are a few tips for | | | | Written Off Vehicle Report (WOVR). This is to |
| you to consider before you decide to hand over | | | | ensure that the used car has not been classified |
| your hard earned money; | | | | by the insurance companies a "Written Off |
| 1. Arrange an inspection by an independent QLD | | | | Repairable". This happens after floods and/or after |
| transport authorised station (they are regulated to | | | | car accidents where the insurance companies find |
| ensure the used car is roadworthy) Remember | | | | it more economical to pay their clients out rather |
| there is NO WARRANTY with private used car | | | | than repair the damaged car. The insurance |
| sales!! | | | | companies then auction the damaged cars to the |
| 2. All used cars being advertised with current | | | | public and trade knowing they will be repaired and |
| registration MUST have a Safety Certificate | | | | re-sold, especially late model cars (new car |
| displayed at the time of inspection by you. Don't | | | | warranty is normally void on these cars). |
| accept the seller stories that they will do it after | | | | Buying a car from a car broker (recommend one |
| you leave a deposit (this is an illegal practice) | | | | that has a motor dealers license), gives you the |
| 3. Check the sellers name (on their drivers licence) | | | | greatest protection. The license car brokers are |
| matches the name on the registration papers to | | | | regulated by state laws and MUST give certain |
| confirm that are the registered owner (prevents | | | | guarantees that do not apply to private sellers, |
| fraud) | | | | including warranty and clear title. |
| 4. As the seller for a REVS certificate (available | | | | |