Car Purchase Contract Template

Free Car Purchase Contract for Dealers

The purchase contract is the central document of every vehicle sale. It governs the rights and obligations of both parties and protects dealers from subsequent disputes. Our free purchase contract template is specifically tailored to commercial vehicle trading and contains all legally relevant clauses. Download it now and customize it for your business.

What Does the Purchase Contract Template Include?

• Contracting Parties: Seller (dealer) and buyer with complete details
• Vehicle Description: Make, model, VIN, mileage, first registration, color, engine displacement, power output
• Vehicle Condition: Known defects, accident history, number of previous owners
• Purchase Price: Price with indication of taxation type (standard taxation or margin taxation)
• Payment Terms: Payment method, due date, financing if applicable
• Warranty: Warranty provisions (1 year statutory for consumer purchases, exclusion for business buyers)
• Handover Terms: Timing, accessories, keys, documents
• Withdrawal Rights: Conditions for contract withdrawal
• Signature Field: For both contracting parties with date and place

Mandatory Information in the Car Purchase Contract

The following information is essential for a legally valid purchase contract:

• Unique identification of the vehicle (VIN is mandatory)
• Purchase price in euros
• Indication of whether standard taxation or margin taxation applies
• Warranty provisions (at least 1 year for sales to consumers)
• Information on known defects and accident damage
• Date and signatures of both parties

When Do I Need a Purchase Contract?

• Every vehicle sale: In principle, every sale should be documented contractually
• Used car sale to consumers: Special consumer protection rights apply here (warranty)
• Sale to dealers (B2B): Warranty can be fully excluded
• Trade-in: The purchase contract should include the trade-in value of the old vehicle
• Distance selling: Additional withdrawal rights apply for online sales

Tips for Legally Secure Purchase Contracts

• Disclose defects: Document all known defects in writing in the contract. Concealed defects can lead to costly reversals.
• State mileage correctly: Incorrect mileage is a common cause of disputes. State the reading and note if the mileage cannot be verified.
• Formulate accident-free status precisely: Distinguish between “accident-free”, “no accident damage known to the seller” and documented prior damage.
• Clearly define warranty: For consumer transactions, a reduction to 1 year is possible, but a complete exclusion is not.
• Two copies: Dealer and buyer each receive a signed original.

Automatic Purchase Contracts with AutoPult

Our template is a solid starting point. AutoPult generates purchase contracts automatically from the vehicle and customer data: all fields are pre-filled, the taxation type is automatically detected, and the contract can be signed digitally or in print. After signing, AutoPult automatically generates the invoice – without re-entering any data.