{"id":36489,"date":"2023-11-23T15:53:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T07:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=36489"},"modified":"2023-11-23T15:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T07:53:08","slug":"how-to-sell-deceased-owner-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-sell-deceased-owner-car","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell A Car if the Original Owner is Deceased or in Prison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once the dust settles after the funeral, attempting to sort out the deceased\u2019s assets can be a headache. Often, we get queries from family members attempting to sell these cars for liquidation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While CARSOME can handle all the paperwork involved in the buying and selling process, unfortunately, we do not offer any services of transferring the name on the grant to an immediate family member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, we\u2019ve compiled a list of steps you can take to transfer the name on the car\u2019s grant to you or another person yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/span>How to Increase Your Car\u2019s Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How to Transfer Car Owner\u2019s Name if They Are Deceased<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"HowIn most cases, having a will left by the deceased will smoothen things out. Contacting a lawyer specializing in succession, wills, and trusts is a good start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If there is no legal dispute over the deceased\u2019s assets, you can have the name on the car\u2019s grant transferred under your name <\/span>provided <\/b>you have proof that the deceased is an immediate family member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Transferring ownership is seamless and straightforward if prepared correctly. Here\u2019s what you need to prepare for the name transfer in a car\u2019s grant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Sure All Outstanding Loans Are Paid Off First<\/span><\/h2>\n

This part is pretty much straightforward. If there is a next-of-kin willing to take up the loan, then it should be paid off as soon as they can. Otherwise, the bank has full rights to repossess the car for auctioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it is imperative to know that when you sign for a loan with a bank, you will be asked to purchase an insurance plan with it. If the owner is deceased, the insurance will make a full payout to cover the car. Do check back with your insurance plan for this step.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can skip this step if the car has been fully paid for or is already been covered by insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/span>Factors That Matter When Determining Your Car\u2019s Value<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Next, Send The Car for a PUSPAKOM Inspection<\/span><\/h2>\n

After everything is completed, with the vehicle\u2019s grant, you need to make an appointment with PUSPAKOM for an inspection to get a B5 Transfer of Ownership Inspection Report. Prepare these documents required for the inspection:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n