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According to Andrius Žiukelis, head of the Expert Department of the insurance company BTA, the car registration fee can range from a few to more than 500 euros, which car buyers can try to use tricks to agree with the previous owner of the car . does not change, no registration fee is paid.
“There have been cases of this type in the past, it is usually very astute when buying a car from acquaintances or relatives. However, I would advise against doing so, because in our practice there have been many events where a car dealer started to regret this, when letters began to arrive at his address informing about fines for traffic violations committed with the oldest car sold “, says the expert. adding that drivers are developing such schemes not only to avoid the new tax liability, but also to avoid wasting time on the experience of the car to determine its level of pollution.
According to A. Žiukelis, the vehicle insurance history suffered by similar cases can become an unpleasant surprise for the seller, although a person can be a very honest and attentive driver, who has not caused any traffic accidents and has not committed any traffic offense.
According to the procedure in force in Lithuania, the person who sold the car must report the sale of the car by going to Regitra or simply online. This can be done within 15 calendar days following the date of signing of the purchase agreement, but the expert recommends not waiting for the last few days. The person who bought the car registers it in their own name within 10 days and pays a pollution tax if it is applied to the car.
According to A. Žiukelis, a car salesman who formally agrees to remain the owner after the sale of the car, runs a serious risk.
“Let’s say the person who bought the car will park it in an unauthorized spot or exceed the speed limit, but the person who sold the car and did not register it will have to pay the violation, because they will still be listed as the owner of the car. So Therefore, I would advise considering the sale of a car, even if it is bought by a family member, as a commercial transaction that must be carried out in accordance with the laws of our country, ”says A. Žiukelis.
Whether a minor technical violation is committed or a more serious traffic accident occurs, all liability and fines may be imposed on the person in whose name the car is registered, rather than the new owner who committed the violation. According to the insurance expert, such procedures and the truth test cause additional stress and time, so a much more logical solution to avoid inconvenience in the future is to pay a one-time fee.
The pollution tax applies to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with CO2 emissions greater than 130 g / km. It must be paid at the time of registering a new or imported car, as well as in the event of a change in car ownership.
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