Big Mistakes Hyundai i20 Owner Made In Delhi Blast Case, And You Should Avoid

Delhi is on high alert after nine people were killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion in a Hyundai i20 near Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Monday evening, in what is suspected to be a suicide bombing attack. The investigation into the blast has highlighted how the i20 was sold multiple times, in multiple states, without the registration getting transferred. Although the transfer of ownership is one of the most significant steps when selling a car in the second-hand market, it often gets overlooked. To ensure that the process is secure and simple, here are a few guidelines to protect yourself from third-party legal liabilities.

Selling Car Without Legal Ownership Transfer

The Hyundai i20 bearing registration number - HR26CE7674, was manufactured in the year 2013. In the year 2014, the car found its second owner - Salman, a resident of Gurgaon. However, the car was then sold to Devendra of Okhla, Delhi. Next up, it went into the hands of a man in Ambala, and then, it found its new owner Aamir in J&K's Pulwama.

The trail didn't come to an end here, it was then handed over to Dr Umar Mohammad, who is suspected to be the suicide bomber. While the trail of sale continued, the ownership was never transferred to the new owners. Because the subsequent owners were never legal owners of the car, the second owner - Salman, got in trouble. This explains the need of always selling your car with proper ownership transfer.

Sell Through Trusted Used Car Selling Platforms

The i20 involved in the Delhi Bomb Blast was indeed sold for the final time through a dealer ‘Sonu' of Royal Car Zone just 4 days ago in Faridabad, before the blast took place. It looks like the dealer ignored the act of getting the car registered on the new owner's name to save some cost, and it also brought the last owner in the crime suspects' list.

Therefore, it is always advised to sell your vehicle through a trusted car selling platform, which guarantee a confirmed ownership transfer and a due diligence.

Straight Out All Vehicle Documents

As the car was being moving across different buyers, none of them bothered to get their eyes on the ownership trails. Hence, before putting up your car for sale, the owner should keep the documents ready. To begin with, the RC book, insurance certificate, pollution certificate, service history, and tax receipts are ready. Buyers and dealers often demand complete documentation for a smooth transfer. Similarly, ahead of making a payent for a used car, it is advised to check its ownership history.

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Transfer Insurance Properly

Ensure the existing insurance policy is transferred to the new owner to avoid future liabilities. The owners can also opt to cancel the existing policy once ownership officially changes. To ensure faster transfer of ownership, pay off any pending loans, challans, or service dues before the sale. A clear record speeds up the ownership transfer process.

Update RTO Records

Submit Forms 28, 29, and 30 at the RTO to officially transfer ownership. Form 28 pertains to grant of no objection, Form 29 and 30 are related to the transfer of ownership. Retaining copies of acknowledgments is important in case of legal issues later.