Buying a used car can be a great option for many people, but you need to keep in mind that when buying a second hand car in Thailand, the new owner will need to re-title and register the car in accordance with the law.
According to Thai law, the new owner of a car is required to register it or register it in the province where the vehicle is planned to be used. This requirement is based on Article 19 of the Road Traffic Law of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Registration of insurance
Re-registration of a car to a new owner has several important reasons, and one of them is related to the purchase of car insurance. If the new owner does not re-register the car in his name and is not included in the blue book (an official document certifying ownership of the car), then in the event of an accident the insurance company will request the bank account of the old owner. In this case, all payments under the insurance policy will be made to the account of the previous owner of the car. This may be disadvantageous for the new owner, who will not be able to receive compensation for the insured event.
Therefore, in order to avoid such problems, the owner of the car should re-register it in his name after purchase, within 30 calendar days. This will allow the new owner to purchase insurance for the car and be confident in receiving payments under the insurance policy if necessary.
Confirmation of legality of vehicle purchase
Re-registration of a car is also a procedure that helps confirm the legality of its purchase. This gives the buyer confidence that he is purchasing a car that does not have legal problems or restrictions. When re-registering a car to a new owner, the Phuket Transport Department checks its history, including checking for any outstanding fines, restrictions or liens. Thus, the new owner can be confident that the transaction is clean and there are no potential problems.
In conclusion, when buying a used car in Thailand, it is important to remember that the vehicle must be re-titled and registered to the new owner.
Contact the professionals
Our team offers full support to foreign citizens in Phuket who want to re-register their car with the Phuket Transport Department. We know that the process of re-registering a car can be complex and costly, especially for foreigners who do not speak Thai. Therefore, we provide services in Russian and English to make this process easier and more efficient for our clients.
Our team of experts provides full support in all aspects of your car purchase and conversion. We provide professional advice on choosing a car, checking its history and the legal aspect of the transaction. We also help with the preparation of the necessary documents, prepare all the necessary forms and accompany clients at all stages of interaction with the Phuket transport department.
If you are looking for a reliable dealer for car sales and re-registration in Phuket, contact us!
