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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Damage and problemsRepair a damaged car or sell it as it is
Whether to repair damage before you sell, what you must tell a buyer, and how to put it in writing so the sale stays settled afterwards.
Damage and problemsHow to sell a car that does not run or start
Your car will not start or cannot be driven. What applies to the APK, insurance and suspension while it stands, and how the handover works.
PaperworkSelling an inherited car after the owner has died
What the RDW expects when a car was registered to a person who has died: the five-week period, insurance, who is responsible and how a sale works.
After the saleGetting your road tax refund after selling a car
You paid road tax for a period that runs past the sale. How the refund works once the car leaves your name, and when you receive nothing back.
Preparing to sellThe photos you need to sell your car online
Which photos a buyer or buyer service needs to judge your car, how to take them, and what to avoid showing, whether you advertise or ask for an offer.
After the saleYour parking permit after selling your car
A resident parking permit is linked to a number plate. What to do with it in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague once the car is sold.
Preparing to sellNAP and the mileage check explained for sellers
What NAP means, why Dutch buyers ask about it and how the RDW mileage check works, so you can check your own car before you sell it.
Leaving the NetherlandsMoving abroad checklist for your Dutch car
A countdown for the car when you leave the Netherlands: what to do eight weeks, four weeks and one week before you go, with official sources.
Selling safelyMarktplaats car scams and how to spot them
The scams that target people selling a car on Marktplaats, from one-cent payment links to fake couriers, and the checks that keep you safe.
PaperworkLost your registration code before selling your car
The registration code (tenaamstellingscode) is missing and the sale is close. How to request a new one from the RDW, with or without DigiD, and what to do next.
PaperworkLost your registration card before selling your car
The registration card (kentekencard) is missing and a sale is coming up. What to request from the RDW, what arrives when, and what to do meanwhile.
Preparing to sellHow to prepare your car for sale in the Netherlands
A practical order of work before you list or offer your car: documents first, then cleaning, keys, personal data, and what is not worth paying for.
When you are ready to sell
Tell us about your car and we will contact you with an offer. It is free and there is no obligation.