Car Selling Tips: After the Delhi bombings, the police reached out to the car's previous owner. Therefore, before selling the car, be sure to perform this data cleanup along with other steps.

Car Selling Tips: On November 10th, at around 7 p.m., a moving i20 car exploded near Delhi's Red Fort. Thirteen people died in the accident, and many were injured. Investigation revealed that the car that exploded had been purchased just four days earlier. The third owner was the owner.

However, the police detained the first owner, Mohammad Salman, for questioning. This case illustrates that if you sell your old car without following the proper transfer process, trouble can come your way at any time. Therefore, it's crucial to keep a few important things in mind when selling a car.

Completely clear the car's data

Log out of your Google or Apple account from the infotainment system before selling the car. Delete all saved contacts, call history, and navigation addresses. Remove your FasTag, and if you have a GPS tracker or connected app like BlueLink or i-Connect, disable it as well. This protects your personal information.

Make a Written Agreement

After selling your car, regardless of who the buyer is, make sure to prepare a written sales agreement. Include the vehicle number, model, deal amount, date, and ID details of both parties. Include the time and payment method in the delivery note. Also, obtain both parties' signatures. These documents provide legal protection later.

Get the RC Transfer Done Immediately

Filling out Forms 29 and 30 and transferring the name to the RTO is crucial. Until the name is changed in the RTO records, the previous owner retains full responsibility for the vehicle. The process can be initiated online, but it's better to visit the RTO for physical verification.

Clear Outstanding Invoices and Loans

Pay all invoices, road tax, and fines before selling the car. If you have a bank loan on your car, obtain an NOC from the bank and remove the hypothecation. Failure to do so could block the RC transfer and cause problems for the buyer.

Keep valid insurance and PUC.

Both the PUC certificate and insurance must be valid. Transfer or cancel your insurance policy after selling the car. RCs for old petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR become invalid. Therefore, be sure to return such vehicles to a registered scrapping center and obtain a certificate. This will ensure you are completely legally protected.