How to make money selling used cars
by Joerg Moddelmog Kaiserslautern Center of Legal Services.
Buying a downtown used cars, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the purchase of sale will be subject to German law therefore it is good to know that the host nation laws say on the subject of guarantees and defects.
Although verbal contracts are valid and fully enforceable in Germany, only a written agreement allows you to demonstrate adequately the terms of the agreement and nuance each other obligations under All terms should be reduced to writing and signed by the parties, because the written contracts are presumed to be correct side agreements, complete and without binding orally.
The buyer must have the car thoroughly checked and tested before the sale is concluded The car must be inspected by an independent trusted third party e g a garage.
Passing inspection proves just enough that the car will remain a reliable because it says nothing about the actual condition of the car, it just shows that the car is fine to a point A clause as security inspection only means the seller has the right and duty to place the car in such a condition that it passes inspection.
Normal wear usually is not a legally relevant default, even if it undermines the proper functioning of a used car, unless buyer required a clear, concrete and binding representation to the contrary seller.
Therefore, the buyer should ask the seller specific assurances, express warranties or guarantees if a certain condition is important to him he should be put in writing.
In Germany, the total average lifespan of a car is 10 years After eight years, rust is a significant danger to almost all cars in Germany and is therefore considered normal wear When buying a car from a dealer, the warranty period is two years, it can be reduced to one year if you buy a used car from a dealer.
Only when buying from a private person of the guarantee can be ruled by terms such as it is, with all faults, or Gebraucht wie besichtigt.
It is also important to check the seller's name on the bill of sale and keep a copy of the proxy, if the seller sells on behalf of another person Do not hesitate to ask to see the seller's ID Also, keep local address of the seller and phone number on file in case you need to contact if later in case of problems.
If you have problems when selling to buy a car, do not hesitate to contact Matthias Voelker German lawyer-adviser Ramstein Law Center 489-2552 or 06371-47-2552 or lawyers of the German legal aid Joerg C Moddelmog and Holger blug in Kaiserslautern Center of legal services on Kleber Kaserne 483-8848 or 0631-411-8848.
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