jezchesters Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Hi, I'm buying a used car from a friend and could do with a bit of advice from anyone who has been through this before. The car comes with all necessary up-to-date paperwork and I am generally satisfied with the condition. However, there is a knocking sound that needs looking at - something that the previous owner has agreed to pay for. 1) Can anyone recommend a decent English speaking mechanic where I can get this done (in Bangkok)? 2) What documents do I and the previous owner need for the transfer of ownership? 3) Does he need to be present for this? 4) Do I need to transfer the insurance, or is it (as I have heard) that the car itself is insured, rather than the driver? Any help with any of these questions would be massively appreciated! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 1) no (sorry) 2) he should bring the log book (details of previous owners) and insurance details with him 3) He will need to sign the transfer of ownership document - not sure if he can do this in advance but my guess is No. 4) I was told that the car was insured not the driver but it was free (in my case) to change the name so I would do this to be on the safe side, even if they charge it will only be a couple of hundred baht. Hope this helps although I did it in Phuket so it's possible the rules are different in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Great - thanks for the info! Anyone else out there know of a decent mechanic? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Bit more details! 1) no idea either (sorry as well ) 2) logbook of the car, residence paper from immigration, from both buyer and seller. Insurance papers (compulsory only needed for transfer). 3) seller does not need to be present, however transfer documents have to be signed, a signed sales contract is needed and the seller needs to sign off the cars' logbook in the proper place (on the bottom of the page with his details). 4) depends on what insurance the previous owner took out. One can take insurance with 1 or more named drivers, which would not be transferable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjbs Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 What make of car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski_Goong Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 What's the Thai name for the car transfer document and where can I get one?> Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Bit more details!1) no idea either (sorry as well ) 2) logbook of the car, residence paper from immigration, from both buyer and seller. Insurance papers (compulsory only needed for transfer). 3) seller does not need to be present, however transfer documents have to be signed, a signed sales contract is needed and the seller needs to sign off the cars' logbook in the proper place (on the bottom of the page with his details). 4) depends on what insurance the previous owner took out. One can take insurance with 1 or more named drivers, which would not be transferable! Great - thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 What make of car? Tis a Ford Mondeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjbs Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 In that case I dont know where any decent mechanics are, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 OK - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 OK - thanks! if he's paying ,take it to a ford main dealers.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 I had thought of that, but I was trying to keep the cost down for him as he's a mate. However, if I can't find an English speaking mechanic pretty soon, I guess that's what I'll have to do... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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