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What must be in the purchase contract? All important clauses, legal tips and what to watch out for when selling your car.
A valid purchase contract needs: buyer and seller details, vehicle data (make, model, VIN), price, payment terms and signatures from both parties.
Name, address, ID number
VIN, mileage, defects
Clearly define exclusion or guarantee
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Full name, address, date of birth and ID number of the seller.
Full name, address, date of birth and ID number of the buyer.
Make, model, first registration, VIN, registration number and license plate number.
Current mileage at time of sale. Important: False information is punishable!
Agreed price in CHF, payment method (cash, transfer) and payment date.
Known defects, accident damage or repairs must be documented.
Sale date and handwritten signatures of both parties.
Legally, a car sale is also valid orally. However, we ALWAYS recommend a written contract – it protects both parties in disputes.
In private sales, you can exclude the legal warranty. This means: The buyer accepts the car 'as seen' and cannot make defect claims later.
Yes! Known defects must be disclosed. Fraudulent concealment can lead to contract annulment and damage claims.
Ownership transfers upon handover of the vehicle – NOT upon payment. Therefore, agree in the contract that ownership only transfers upon full payment.
With retention of title, you can reclaim the car. For cash: Never hand over the car without money. For transfer: Wait for payment confirmation.
No, no notarization is required for car sales in Switzerland. A simple written contract with signatures is sufficient.
