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Complete guide to creating legally compliant car sale contracts with our step-by-step process

Quick Overview
6 Simple Steps
Easy guided process
5-10 Minutes
Total completion time
£4.99
Per contract generated
The 6-Step Process
1. Parties Information
Enter buyer and seller details
2. Vehicle Details
Add comprehensive vehicle information
3. Payment Terms
Set price, payment method, and conditions
4. Review & Confirm
Review all details and accept legal disclaimers
5. Secure Payment
Complete payment via Stripe
6. Download Contract
Generate and download your PDF contract
Step 1: Parties Information

Enter complete contact information for both buyer and seller. This information will be used to create legally binding contract clauses.

Buyer Details Required:

  • • Full legal name
  • • Email address
  • • Phone number
  • • Complete address

Seller Details Required:

  • • Full legal name
  • • Email address
  • • Phone number
  • • Complete address
Step 2: Vehicle Details

Provide comprehensive vehicle information to ensure accurate contract documentation and legal compliance.

Basic Information:

  • • Make (e.g., BMW, Ford, Toyota)
  • • Model (e.g., 3 Series, Focus, Corolla)
  • • Year of manufacture
  • • Registration number
  • • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Additional Details:

  • • Current mileage
  • • Color
  • • Fuel type (petrol, diesel, electric, hybrid)
  • • Transmission (manual, automatic, semi-automatic)
Important: Ensure all vehicle details are accurate as they will appear on the legal contract. The VIN can typically be found on the vehicle registration document or dashboard.
Step 3: Payment Terms & Conditions

Set the financial terms of the sale and agree to important legal conditions that protect both parties.

Payment Information:

  • • Sale price (total amount)
  • • Payment method (bank transfer, cash, finance)
  • • Deposit amount (if applicable)
  • • Expected payment/completion date
  • • Additional terms and conditions

Required Legal Acknowledgments:

Required
Vehicle sold as seen with no warranty implied
Required
No outstanding finance on the vehicle
Legal Notice: Both acknowledgments must be checked to proceed. These are standard legal protections for private vehicle sales in the UK.
Step 4: Review & Legal Disclaimers

Carefully review all entered information and accept the legal disclaimers before proceeding to payment.

Review Process:

  • • Verify all party information is correct
  • • Check vehicle details for accuracy
  • • Confirm payment terms and conditions
  • • Read and understand legal disclaimers

Legal Disclaimers:

You must acknowledge that you understand:

  • • This contract is legally binding
  • • All information provided is accurate
  • • You have legal authority to enter this agreement
  • • The contract complies with UK law
Note: You can use the "Back" button to return to any previous step to make corrections before finalizing.
Step 5: Secure Payment Processing

Complete your purchase securely through our Stripe payment integration. Your contract will only be generated after successful payment.

Payment Details:

  • • Cost: £4.99 per contract
  • • Secure Stripe payment processing
  • • Supports all major credit and debit cards
  • • Instant processing and confirmation

Payment Security:

  • • PCI DSS compliant payment processing
  • • SSL encrypted data transmission
  • • No payment details stored on our servers
  • • Unique contract ID generated upon payment
Security: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We never see or store your payment information.
Step 6: Contract Generation & Download

After successful payment, your professional car sale contract is automatically generated and ready for download.

Contract Features:

  • • Professional PDF format
  • • Legally compliant UK car sale contract
  • • All your entered information included
  • • Ready for signatures from both parties
  • • Instant download available

What's Included:

  • • Complete party contact information
  • • Detailed vehicle specifications
  • • Payment terms and conditions
  • • Legal disclaimers and warranties
  • • Signature sections for both parties
  • • Date and contract reference number
Download: Your contract is immediately available for download. Save multiple copies and ensure both parties sign before completing the vehicle transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the process take?

The entire process typically takes 5-10 minutes if you have all the required information ready. You can save time by using our sample data feature for testing.

Is the contract legally binding?

Yes, once signed by both parties, the contract becomes legally binding under UK law. It includes all necessary clauses for a private vehicle sale.

Can I edit the contract after payment?

No, contracts cannot be edited after payment for legal integrity. However, you can create a new contract if needed. Always review carefully before proceeding to payment.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards through our secure Stripe integration. Payment is processed instantly and securely.

Do you store my personal information?

We only store the minimum information necessary to generate your contract. Payment details are handled entirely by Stripe and never stored on our servers.

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