Advice on buying car privately Please

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 12:03

Is it possible to buy a vehicle on behalf of someone else ie. say as an agent. My friend has put a holding deposit on a car but as the seller leaves Cyprus before friend comes back here can I do the neccessary admin for him. I have copies of his passport and I am aware I need to see Muktah and seller and buyer fill in form for transfer so my questions are:



1. Is it possible to act as agent for buyer.





2. Is it the same form for buyer and seller which needs to be filled in.



3. Do I get forms from Police Station or Tax office



4. Do both seller and buyer or in this case agent take forms to Muktah to check etc.









5. Can it all be processed here in Girne or do we go to Lefkosia and if so where??



Thankyou for any help, would be appreciated.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 12:10

Sorry didn't mean to post twice, my laptop on go slow so thought it hadn't gone first time.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 12:40

You will need the purchaser to give you power of attorney to buy on his/her behalf, a Muhtar letter is only required if the vendor and purchaser do not go to the "DVLA" office together. No forms required other than the transfer form that both purchaser and vendor fill out at the Lefkosa office, you can go to the police with the vendor to check that there are no penalties (speeding) e.t.c pending.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 13:05

Aslan



Thankyou for your reply, you have been most helpful.

Problem now is vendor leaves Cyprus on 19th December and purchaser doesn't arrive until 2nd January.

Will there be complications if the purchaser does all the paperwork then when he arrives. I can get a letter from vendor signed saying he has sold it and been paid in full etc

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 13:50

Any more advice pleaseeeeeeee !!!!!!

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:11

A friend of ours bought a 4x4 last year and because the registered owner of the vehicle was not here in the TRNC they had to wait until his return before the deal was legally sealed some three months later.So if the owner is definatley not coming back maybe think again.But there again things change.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:22

BB

Thanks for your advice,,,,,,,,



The registered owner is here, it is the purchaser that won't be here until 2 weeks after the seller leaves the Island. I thought if I had a signed letter from buyer allowing me to act on his behalf this would suffice, I have copy of his passport and contract for his villa, he is not a full time res, a swallow who just wants a car to drive when here.

batgirl


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 676

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:25

I believe the simplest solution is for you to buy the car on their behalf then "sell" on when they move over,

this will incurr two transfer charges which are payable by the purchaser but you should negitiate one of these with the vendor

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:38

Am I right in thinking that if you are not a full time resident with residency permit you cant get a TC driving Licence and if you havent got a TC driving licence you cant have insurance. Being a "Swallow" as you call him will he be lagally allowed to drive ???

Isnt the TRNC wonderfull LOL

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:51

Bat girl

I did think about buying car then transferring later, seems a good option.

Thanks for your help.





BB

God isn't it complicated, it's a catch 22 then.

Unless we do the above.

My hubby could be the registered keeper and Purchaser a named driver. Maybe 1 way round it.

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:04

One way round it and I think quite legal ,allowed to drive on your UK licence for up to 90 days per year.

Dont no if anyone keeps tabs on how long you do in a year ???

Believe me UK is just as bad when it comes to red tape as I found out when returning to the UK earlier this year to become a swallow.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:21

You have to get a Notary letter to sell on behalf of a friend/Son etc

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:28

Smithy thanks



We are not selling, our friend has put deposit on car to secure it

Do you think a letter from Notary would suffice if we buy on friends behalf.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:11

Does anyone know for definite that a non-resident or someone who owns villa but lives mainly in UK is allowed to drive for up to 90 days on a UK licence but own and keep trnc car here.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:14

yes Mindy I had to get one for my sons car to sell on his behalf, just walk into any Notary office and they will do a little letter sometimes you have to go back for it.

Dawnie1


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:44

As far as I am aware, you are able to drive on British Driving Licence for 3 months before having to get a TRNC licence, which coincides with residency permit anyway.

I dont live in TRNC, own a car there as well as a villa & have fully comprehensive car insurance.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:58

Thanks Dawnie

I appreciate your input.......



Thanks to all for help....



This forum is brilliant for getting good advice........cheers peeps!

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 18:58

In addition, make sure that the documentation for the vehicle matches the vehicle. ie engine number, chassis number vpin number. If you find out later that one is incorrect you will have mega problems costing money.



Also check with police that there are no outstanding fines for the vehicle. Once transfered if there are speeding tickets or worse you are potentially liable.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 19:04

Thanks Cyprusishome



Do you know where in Lefkosia we go to do the transfer please

Seamus


Joined: 17/03/2008
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 20:14

I decided to opt for a car share with a guy I know in the TRNC - seems to work well sharing the cost - I have thear when over visiting - chauffeur driven from the Airport - He works whilst i'm on holiday - 3rd party insurance for anyone over 25 yrs



J&J