Selling a car in California

[dafatha00]

Aside from filling out the necessary DMV forms and transferring the title to the buyer, is it wise to create a contract or bill of sale?

I heard that once send in the "notice of release of liability" form, you would no longer be liable for the vehicle and the buyer couldn't come back at a later time demanding their money back.

Thanks for your help.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

I think it's usually a good idea to write up a little bill of sale stating that the condition of the vehicle is "AS-IS" and have the buyer sign it.

 

[stag3]

i just sold my car, i filled out the notice of release of liability form, mailed that in.
signed over the pink slip, and i was done. oh and you have to get your car smogged prior to the sale.

 

[her209]

Don't forget to take out the dead body from the trunk.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: her209
Don't forget to take out the dead body from the trunk.

I forgot once and the buyer never said anything.

 

[dafatha00]

Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
I think it's usually a good idea to write up a little bill of sale stating that the condition of the vehicle is "AS-IS" and have the buyer sign it.

Was thinking that's a good idea too.