Private sale of a used car
You sell your car to another private individual via Blocket or a similar marketplace and want a clear agreement that both parties sign at handover.
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The vehicle purchase agreement documents a private transfer of a car between a seller and a buyer. The agreement sets out which car is being transferred, the purchase price, the payment method, and the terms that apply to the transfer and to title.
With a clear written agreement it is straightforward to show afterwards what the parties agreed — for example the odometer reading at handover, what equipment was included, and which defects were known. This reduces the risk of disputes about the condition of the car after the sale.
The agreement covers the following areas.
Private sales of movable property between two private individuals are governed by the Swedish Sale of Goods Act. The Act is non-mandatory, which means the parties may to a large extent agree their own terms — for example that the car is sold on an as-is basis.
The Consumer Sales Act, which gives the buyer stronger protection, only applies where the seller is a trader and the buyer a consumer. This template is designed for private sales and should therefore not be used by a dealer selling to a consumer.
The agreement becomes binding when both parties have signed it. To strengthen the evidentiary position, two copies are recommended — one for each party — together with clear documentation of payment and the handover of keys.
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You sell your car to another private individual via Blocket or a similar marketplace and want a clear agreement that both parties sign at handover.
The car is sold to a relative at below market value. The agreement documents that this is a sale rather than a gift, and what purchase price was actually paid.
The buyer pays by bank transfer when collecting the car and receives the keys, registration certificate and the car at the same time. The agreement confirms the transfer and the passing of title.
The seller is aware of minor faults — for example a non-working light or a dent. The agreement lists the defects so the buyer cannot later raise them as complaints.
There is no formal legal requirement, but it is strongly recommended. A written agreement is important evidence of what the parties agreed — particularly in private sales where the buyer's duty to inspect is extensive.
It means the car is sold in the condition it is in, with the faults and shortcomings present at handover. The seller is normally not liable for faults the buyer should have discovered on inspection. However, the seller always has a duty to disclose serious faults they are aware of.
Under the agreement, title passes when payment in full has been made and the car has been handed over. It is therefore important that payment and handover are clearly documented — for example through the date and place in the signature section.
Both parties are responsible for reporting the change of owner to the Swedish Transport Agency. In practice this is usually done via part 2 of the registration certificate, which both parties sign, or digitally via the Agency's online service.
Private sales are governed by the Swedish Sale of Goods Act. The buyer may in some cases assert faults that could not be discovered on inspection, but the threshold is high. The seller's disclosures and the agreement's wording on known defects carry significant weight in determining what counts as a 'fault' in the legal sense.
Yes, but changes should be made in writing and signed by both parties — either as an addendum or as a new agreement that replaces the first.
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