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At what point does the car I've sold transfer to the new owner?

I've just sold my car to a buyer in South London but I'm uncertain as to when my liabilities will transfer to the new keeper. I prepared a handwritten receipt, which both buyer and seller signed at the time of transfer.

The car is being driven to its new keeper address untaxed. The buyer says his insurance will cover him to drive it but it will inevitably be spotted on some ANPR device in London. It may even commit a parking offence. What precautions can I take to avert liability?

Asked on 8 April 2012 by TH, Braintree

Answered by Honest John
You will still be the registered keeper on DVLA and hence ANPR records until the DVLA records the transfer.
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