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What documents are required for buying a new car?

Author

Emma Jordan

Published Feb 28, 2026

You will need the below documents.

  • Identity proof: PAN card / Driving License / Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter’s ID.
  • Address proof: Electricity bill / house purchase agreement / rent agreement (if you are on rent) / ration card.

Can new cars be bought online?

Unlike traditional dealerships that only have a few locations in a town, there are several options for online car buying. You can visit dealer sites in your town as well as neighboring locations. Visit online platforms such as Craigslist.

Can I swap my brand new car?

If you’ve purchased a new or used car and you’re having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won’t be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you’ve signed the sales contract.

How long does it take to buy a new car?

The shopping part of buying a car can take one to two days. When you find your car, the paperwork to complete the sale doesn’t take long — usually 30 minutes to one hour. If you’re trading in a car, this can add an hour to a few hours onto the process for the dealership to evaluate your car and make you an offer.

Does shift own the cars they sell?

Much like CarMax, Shift owns the cars it has on sale, has its own process of inspection, takes its own pictures, and is a no-haggle dealer. The prices are fair, they say, because they keep track of actual cars for sale in the marketplace. When you sell your car to Shift the seller pays 8 percent of its assigned value.

Do you actually get a service book with a new car?

Do you actually get a physical book now? Mazda haven’t provided one for at least 8 years. You get a full printout of the dealer service record whenever the car is serviced. Or you can go into the dealership and request one at any time.

What do you need to know about buying a new car?

Even if the car is for you but your father, mother or somebody in the family is taking up loan against the same, he/she has to make the booking then. The person doing the booking will have to show proof of identity, nationality and address as well. Below documents should suffice.

Do you need a V5C log book to sell a car?

But the most vital piece of paperwork is the V5C logbook. It will have the information about the car that your potential buyer will want to know, including proof that you are the owner and are authorised to sell the car. Once they have bought your car, you will need to fill out the V5C/2 new keeper supplement of the V5C.

When to sign booking papers for new car?

Just when you have figured out the financial aspect, it’s time to sign the booking papers. Do remember, the car will be under the name of the person who is taking up the loan. Even if the car is for you but your father, mother or somebody in the family is taking up loan against the same, he/she has to make the booking then.