Template agreement for sale of a used car

We can help you draft an agreement for the sale of a used car. Before drafting the agreement, make sure to read how to protect yourself when buying a used car and closing the sale. Once you've done that, we can help you build your agreement, or you can download the agreement template. Either way, you can modify our suggested wording to suit your situation.

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Mona Muker , BC Employment Standards Tribunal

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• A car I bought from a dealer broke down within a week. What are my rights?
• Am I responsible for repairs to the used vehicle I sold privately?
• The car I bought from a private seller broke down the first time I drove it. What are my rights?
• I took my car in for specific repairs. The garage did additional work, and it cost three times what I expected. Is there anything I can do?

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