7 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

When I have 'sold' cars (

Why discuss SOLD (selling) vehicles, the discussion is regarding purchasing vehicles

I've sold dozens of vehicles to foreigners who have come to my house, paid cash, not visiting DLT prior to purchasing.

Let's discuss the time I sold my Ducati without DLT inspection (prior to purchase) to the wealthy German guy (Peter) who was chopped up a few years ago.

Or maybe the time I sold my Buell to a lovely guy from Chile without DLT inspection prior to purchase, who sent me bottles of red wine from Chile

Or maybe, other off topic issues, how about FLUFFERS? Woman

10 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

When I have 'sold' cars (yes SF - sold not bought - the information is the same)... There was no inspection at the DLT.

The sale was processed one of two ways.

a) Provide a power of attorney document approving transfer (no need for the seller to go to the DLT) - the new buy does the transfer at the DLT themself.

b) Both Parties attend the DLT and the transfer takes place there and then.

Whenever I was present for the sale of a vehicle at the DLT there was no inspection of the vehicle by the DLT staff (no checks on Chassis / Engine number against the Blue Registration Book).

Another facet of 'handing the money over' at the DLT - An mBanking Transfer has limits.

Cash needs to be counted.

On a couple of occasions I received cash and went to the bank to with the purchaser to have the cash-counted and checked, then paid into my account before either a) handing over documents or b) travelling to DLT with the new buy to assist with the transfer.

No - and thats why I carried out the process as above (received money before allowing any transfer of documentation to take place).

When buying a second hand car here - there always seems to be an 'element' of risk taken by the purchaser who hands over or transfers the money first.

If the car were a significant amount, one could just get a bank check.

I would spend the B200 to have the car inspected, and then go with the seller to the DLT. The car will have to be inspected at some point, and they will check that the numbers and documentation match.

13 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

If the car were a significant amount, one could just get a bank check.

I would spend the B200 to have the car inspected, and then go with the seller to the DLT. The car will have to be inspected at some point, and they will check that the numbers and documentation match.

Yep - I've also received cashiers checks... and also paid via cashiers checks (at a dealership).

mBanking made things a lot easier for a while, before the Thai Banking system put lower limits on foreigners mBanking Transfers with the NDID system.

Most recent car purchase and sale was a simple and instant with an mBanking transfer (before the rules became more strict last year).

Previously (going back about 15 years) when receiving a cashiers cheque - I received a photo of it before the buyer arrived and I could contact the issuing bank and verify the validity of the cheque.

Regarding inspection - the first time a car actually requires a physical inspection is for Tax (and Por-ror-bor) renewal after 8 years. For actual transfer, I've not witnessed any requirement by the DLT for a check - I think this may vary by province and DLT office (it wasn't required in BKK DLT Area 3).

It makes good sense to have someone more familiar check the car out for you (I'm not sure this could be done for 200 baht - probably closer to 2000 to 4000 baht for a decent mechanic to come and thoroughly check the car out).

Services like this:

https://info.one2car.com/inspection

https://fastwork.co/en/car-inspection

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Yep - I've also received cashiers checks... and also paid via cashiers checks (at a dealership).

mBanking made things a lot easier for a while, before the Thai Banking system put lower limits on foreigners mBanking Transfers with the NDID system.

Most recent car purchase and sale was a simple and instant with an mBanking transfer (before the rules became more strict last year).

Previously (going back about 15 years) when receiving a cashiers cheque - I received a photo of it before the buyer arrived and I could contact the issuing bank and verify the validity of the cheque.

Regarding inspection - the first time a car actually requires a physical inspection is for Tax (and Por-ror-bor) renewal after 8 years. For actual transfer, I've not witnessed any requirement by the DLT for a check - I think this may vary by province and DLT office (it wasn't required in BKK DLT Area 3).

It makes good sense to have someone more familiar check the car out for you (I'm not sure this could be done for 200 baht - probably closer to 2000 to 4000 baht for a decent mechanic to come and thoroughly check the car out).

Services like this:

https://info.one2car.com/inspection

https://fastwork.co/en/car-inspection

As I said: "The car will have to be inspected at some point, and they will check that the numbers and documentation match."

I thought it was seven years, but either way, if you don't pass the inspection, you don't get tags. Not sure how hard it is to sell a car that does not pass.

And it is so 'effing cheap it makes no sense not to, in my opinion.

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Would you let someone transfer your car into their name before they gave you the money?

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

When I have 'sold' cars (yes SF - sold not bought - the information is the same)... There was no inspection at the DLT.

The sale was processed one of two ways.

a) Provide a power of attorney document approving transfer (no need for the seller to go to the DLT) - the new buy does the transfer at the DLT themself.

b) Both Parties attend the DLT and the transfer takes place there and then.

Whenever I was present for the sale of a vehicle at the DLT there was no inspection of the vehicle by the DLT staff (no checks on Chassis / Engine number against the Blue Registration Book).

Another facet of 'handing the money over' at the DLT - An mBanking Transfer has limits.

Cash needs to be counted.

On a couple of occasions I received cash and went to the bank to with the purchaser to have the cash-counted and checked, then paid into my account before either a) handing over documents or b) travelling to DLT with the new buy to assist with the transfer.

No - and thats why I carried out the process as above (received money before allowing any transfer of documentation to take place).

When buying a second hand car here - there always seems to be an 'element' of risk taken by the purchaser who hands over or transfers the money first.

I sold a BYD Seal in December, it was inspected by DLT.

I made the buyer bring cash. I had the cash before we went off together to the DLT.

I would have let him transfer to his name before receiving the cash but I would have held onto the keys and docs until paid. You can always unwind.

I wouldn’t trust any Cheque.

FYI- I just called the seller and saw the documents, but no COR. Maybe i will go and take a look next week. How long does a COR take at Jomtien Immigration?

On 2/28/2026 at 6:34 PM, stubuzz said:

FYI- I just called the seller and saw the documents, but no COR. Maybe i will go and take a look next week. How long does a COR take at Jomtien Immigration?

It should not take long.

For you or the seller? I think the pink ID works in place of the C of R if you/they have one.