Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s sort of heartbreaking that your father can’t do what he loves anymore, but may selling the car can give him some money to do some other fun things in life.
in West Virginia: privately or to a dealership. Either way, you still need to gather these documents:
Vehicle title
Financial documents if the vehicle has a lienholder
Warranty documents if the car has an extended or manufacturer’s warranty
Bill of sale
Odometer disclosure statement (Form DMV-7-TR).
Copy of your driver’s license
Once you’ve collected the documents and lined up a buyer, do the following:
Allow the buyer to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle.
Provide the buyer with all maintenance records you have for the vehicle.
Complete the bill of sale and odometer disclosure statement.
Ensure you pay off all liens/loans and get a lien release.
Transfer the title to the buyer using the form on the backside of the document.
Remove your license plates from the vehicle.
Remove the vehicle from your car insurance.
Because the vehicle is not yours, you will need to get this information from your father. He should also be present for the sale to avoid any confusion. If this was your father’s only vehicle, he should
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