Car Sale Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This car sale agreement records the private sale of a used vehicle between a seller and a buyer. It documents the vehicle details, price and condition and confirms the sale is made on a sold-as-seen basis.

Who is this template for?

It suits private individuals buying or selling a used car, van or motorcycle in England and Wales. It is for private sales only, not sales by a motor trader or dealer. Use it where you want a clear record of what was agreed and the condition disclosed.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the sale:

• Parties — identifies the seller and the buyer.
• Vehicle details — make, model, registration and mileage.
• Purchase price and payment — the price and how it is paid.
• Date and place of handover — when and where the car is handed over.
• Condition of vehicle — the seller’s statements to the best of their knowledge, with tick boxes for outstanding finance.
• Known defects and disclosures — faults made known.
• Sold as seen — private-sale, sold-as-seen basis, subject to the seller’s disclosures and any term that cannot lawfully be excluded.
• Warranty of title — the seller’s right to sell.
• Transfer of risk — when risk passes to the buyer.
• V5C notification — notifying the DVLA of the change.
• Governing law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, record any known defects and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a printable PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales law.