Selling a car in the Netherlands, one question at a time
Short articles about the situations people meet when they sell a car here: a lost registration code, an expired APK, a move abroad, a car that no longer runs.
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Cancelling your car insurance after selling the car
When to stop your Dutch car insurance after a sale, why the proof of transfer matters, and how to ask for a no-claims statement for a policy abroad.Read the articleSelling your car in winter in the Netherlands
Short days, rain and cold change how you show and sell a car. How to plan viewings, take photos and prepare the heater, battery and tyres buyers check.
Preparing to sellWhat lowers the value of a used car in the Netherlands
Mileage, APK, damage, missing service history, smoking and a missing second key all change an offer. Here is a checklist to run before you ask for one.
Preparing to sellTrading in your car or selling it separately
How a dealer trade-in offer and a separate sale are each put together, so you can compare them on the same terms before you decide.
After the saleWhat to do when the buyer did not transfer the car
The car left your driveway but still shows your name in the RDW register. Why that matters and what you can do to settle it.
Preparing to sellSelling an electric car in the Netherlands
What buyers ask about an electric car, how to answer on the battery and charging, and which papers and accessories to have ready before you sell.
PaperworkSelling a UK or foreign-registered car in the Netherlands
Your car is still on UK or other foreign plates. Why a Dutch buyer cannot simply register it, and what your options are before you try to sell it here.
PaperworkSelling a company car when you close your business
What happens to the car when you deregister from the KVK: the three-month deadline, sole trader versus BV, and how a company transfers a registration.
PaperworkSelling a car you imported and registered here
You brought a car from abroad and registered it with the RDW. Once it has a Dutch registration card, selling it follows the normal route. What to check first.
PaperworkSelling a car in the Netherlands without DigiD
No DigiD, or it stopped working after you moved. Which parts of a car sale need it, and the counter and postal routes the RDW offers instead.
Finance and leaseSelling a car with outstanding finance in the Netherlands
You still owe money on the car. Who owns it, what the lender has to be asked, and how the loan is settled before or at the sale. General guidance only.
Damage and problemsSelling a car with engine or gearbox problems
Warning lights, a noisy engine or a gearbox fault: why you do not have to fix it first, what to tell the buyer and how to keep the sale clean.
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