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Selling a car for someone else

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  • Mark7799
    Mark7799 Posts: 4,805 Forumite
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    Thanks to everyone who offered advice, just finishing the story off. Dad was rushed into hospital the following week but he now looks like he will make a full recovery. Because of that, I didn't have the energy to try and sell it privately so I took it to WBAC. Had less than I wanted (but I also saw how much bodywork attention was needed - good job he is giving up driving !) but the process was quick and simple. Once I booked the appointment the whole thing was done in less than 30 minutes.
    Gwlad heb iaith, gwlad heb galon
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Mark7799 wrote: »
    so I could even use a test drive (with me at the wheel) to prove ownership
    The difference in names and addresses between you and your father wouldn't worry me at all - a 10yo Fiesta being sold because the owner was too old to drive? Hardly rare... - but not letting me drive the car would be a show-stopper, straight off.
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