selling car

lohh · 2013-01-21T11:29:01+01:00

Find guidance on selling a car in Austria after an accident, including steps for insurance cancellation and handling license plates.

lohh Member

Member since 21 January 2013

lohhMember21 January 2013 09:29:01

Hello,

I had an accident recently; the car was completely wrecked (Thankfully, no injuries). I sold what's left of it to a handler. The next day I called my insurance company and asked to stop the insurance. However, they told me that I need to "abmelden" the car; apparently this means turning in license plates. However, the car is not mine anymore, so I don't understand how I can do it. I tried to contact the buyer, but so far without success. Was the procedure of selling the car violated? I just got a piece of paper from the buyer with a signature and a stamp. (When selling it, I actually asked the buyer about stopping the insurance, and he assured me that this piece of paper should be enough, although there may have been some miscommunication - my German is pretty bad...)

Not sure what to do now, or which authority I can contact. Any advice? Thanks in advance!