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Posted By MRA
I have been asked for an opinion about the issues relating to employees/ex-employees being given the opportunity to purchase their company cars (owned by the business and not leased)when leaving the business. The vehicles would be purchased by the employee who has been responsible for looking after the vehicle previously.
What are the major issues? Is this something which we should really not allow just in case or is it fairly straight forward? What paperwork/declaration should be used to sign the vehicle over?
Anyone have any knowledge of these things or point me in the right direction?
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Posted By Mike Draper
Can't say it's anything we've ever done before as we use lease cars, but as a general principle if you are supplying a product you have a duty to ensure that it is safe.
I suspect that it would be prudent to have the vehicle go through a safety inspection prior to sale and then look at the terms used in the second hand car business to exclude the possibility of any liability for defects that crop up after the sale.
Does that help?
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Done quite regulairy, this is a private transaction and the same would apply if you bought the car from your next door neighbour
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Posted By bigwhistle
As it is a company I suggest its not a private transaction but HSWA does not apply unless the vehicle will be used for work.
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Posted By Fred Pratley
Our cars all go to auction, where the auction house is acting as an agent. Many cars are sold off by sealed bid internally beforehand.
There are no problems/liabilities that I am aware of, unless your business is selling cars.
Its good old "Buyer Beware" rules unless you knowingly sell a car with a serious defect when there might be a duty of care issue.
Fred
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