Car Sale As Is Contract Template for Netherlands

The Car Sale As Is Contract is essential for transactions involving used vehicles in the Netherlands where the seller wishes to transfer ownership without providing additional warranties beyond those required by law. This document is particularly useful for private sellers, dealerships handling used vehicles, and companies disposing of fleet vehicles. It complies with Dutch Civil Code requirements and RDW regulations while clearly documenting the vehicle's condition, known defects, and the buyer's acceptance of these conditions. The contract protects sellers from future claims about vehicle condition while ensuring buyers make informed decisions. It includes mandatory disclosures, vehicle specifications, ownership transfer procedures, and clear acknowledgments of the "as is" nature of the sale.

1. Parties: Identification of seller and buyer with full legal names, addresses, and contact details

2. Background: Brief context of the sale and acknowledgment that the vehicle is being sold 'as is'

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement including 'Vehicle', 'Purchase Price', 'As Is', 'Transfer Date'

4. Vehicle Description: Detailed description of the vehicle including make, model, year, VIN, mileage, color, and registration number

5. Purchase Price and Payment: Agreed purchase price, payment method, and payment schedule if applicable

6. As Is Condition: Clear statement that the vehicle is sold as is, with buyer's acknowledgment of current condition

7. Seller's Representations: Basic representations about ownership, right to sell, and known major defects

8. Buyer's Acknowledgments: Buyer's confirmation of vehicle inspection and acceptance of as-is condition

9. Transfer of Ownership: Process and requirements for legal transfer of vehicle ownership

10. Registration and Documentation: Requirements for vehicle registration transfer and necessary documentation

11. Governing Law: Specification that Dutch law governs the agreement

12. Signatures: Execution block for both parties' signatures and date