What documents should I receive when purchasing a used car? The final step in purchasing a secondhand automobile is gathering all of the necessary paperwork. The good news is that you don't need to produce much documentation when purchasing a used automobile, but the documents you do need are all important since you won't be able to drive your car home without them. These necessary documents are as follows: • Driving licence • Insurance • tax • Payment documents Driving licence Make sure you have your driver's licence to establish that you are legally allowed to drive the automobile and to prove your identity so that the seller can match your information with the buyer's. Insurance While purchasing an automobile does not need the purchase of an insurance coverage, driving the car you purchased back home must. You'll only be able to legally drive the automobile once it's been insured. It might take time to set up an annual insurance coverage, which is why some dealers may give you driveaway insurance. At an additional expense, this will cover you for the first several days. Tax Even if the vendor claims the automobile is taxed, the vehicle tax cannot be transferred from the previous owner to you when you acquire a new or used car. This implies you'll have to tax the vehicle before you can use it. You may do this by going to Gov.uk, sending a letter, or phoning the DVLA's 24/7 phone service at 0300 123 4321. The vendor will provide you a 'new keeper' slip (V5C/2) when you acquire an automobile. You'll need the 12-digit reference number from this green slip to tax the automobile. Payment receipts When making the payment, make sure you have all of the relevant papers with you, especially if you took out a loan or bought the automobile on financing. What questions should I ask of the seller? 1. Details about the seller You should start asking questions if you're buying a car from a private seller and their name and address don't match the one on the automobile's V5C form. If any of the other data on the V5C, such as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or engine number, don't match the automobile in front of you, ask some more questions. Also, be certain you're looking at the actual, watermarked documents rather than duplicates. 2. Service history Request to view the vehicle's service history, records of any maintenance performed, and the owner's manual. Verify that the service book has all pertinent information, including the date, the name and address of the garages, the mileage covered at the time the car was serviced, and the work performed and the cost. It should also be officially stamped, with the exception of if the service record is kept online. This will not only comfort you that the automobile has been well-maintained, but it will also show that the mileage is accurate and that there are no recurring issues. 3. MOT After three years, all automobiles must undergo an obligatory MOT test to guarantee that they are still roadworthy. You should request the vehicle's most current MOT certificate as well as prior MOT certifications from the vendor. You should start investigating the vendor if you find the car has failed any previous MOT tests or has been recalled for any severe safety problems. You should also look for any cautionary remarks in the MOT certificate, as the aforementioned issues will need to be addressed shortly.You may also verify the car's MOT status online by comparing the information provided by the seller, such as the registration number, vehicle make and model, and MOT test number, to the information accessible online with the DVLA. Looking for reliable used Skoda cars at the best pricing? Wings Skoda showcases the best used Skoda deals in King's Lynn and Peterborough.