Second-Hand Vehicle Purchase: Koderma Advocate Shares Legal Tips to Avoid Trouble

• Advocate Arun Kumar Ojha advises thorough checks of insurance, registration, and validity before buying a second-hand vehicle.
• Crucially, obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the vehicle was purchased on a loan; buying without it can lead to legal disputes and seizure.
• Sellers should not hand over the vehicle until the name transfer is complete to avoid legal responsibility in case of accidents or incidents.
• An experienced mechanic should inspect the vehicle's engine, internal systems, meter, chassis, and engine numbers to detect tampering.
• Caution and complete paperwork are essential; avoid rushing deals, especially for bank-financed vehicles without an NOC.