When to make payment for an used car

[beleebala]

Hi, I am about to buy an used car from a private owner. I would like to know at which point I should hand him the money? After car inspection at DLT? I understand that I would not get the revised Blue Book on the same day of the transfer, right?

 

Thanks.

[petermik]

Ideally yes....hand over the money after everything checks out at DLT,return the following day for your updated Blue book

 

[realenglish1]

I would hand him the money at the office where you are transferring the Blue Book Also before you hand over the fund have him issue a receipt to you signed my him stating he has received the funds 

[janpharma]

14 hours ago, petermik said:

Ideally yes....hand over the money after everything checks out at DLT,return the following day for your updated Blue book

 

Can be done the same day.

[petermik]

7 hours ago, janpharma said:

Can be done the same day.

with "inducements" yes

[beleebala]

What about the annual tax and insurance? Both for this car are good until next year. Are they transferrable? Or do I need to pay tax at the DLT and buy new insurance?

[kham9]

Could be helpful to say which DLT you will be using.

Someone may know the procedures at that specific office