Vehicle Buying & Selling

Buying and selling vehicles in Malaysia involves compliance with JPJ regulations. Transactions can be done via authorized dealers, individuals, or registered used car companies.

Types of Transactions:

• New vehicles

Bought directly from authorized dealers.

• Used vehicles

Bought from individuals or used car dealers (dealers usually manage the process with a fee).

Process of Used Vehicle Transaction (Individual to Individual):

1. Check Vehicle Status
2. • Ensure no pending summons, restrictions, or unsettled loans
   • Check via  MyJPJ or MyEG or APAD
     
     
2. Have your vehicle inspected at PUSPAKOM or an accredited Motor Vehicle Inspection Service (PPKM) center.
3. • Compulsory PUSPAKOM/PPKM inspection for ownership transfer
     
     
3. Payment & Sales Agreement
4. • Issue payment receipt and IC copies of both parties for safety
     
     
4. Ownership Transfer at JPJ
5. • Both parties must appear for biometric thumbprint verification within 7 days
   • Panduan Tukar Hakmilik Secara Sukarela
   • Panduan Tukar Hakmilik Selain Sukarela
     
     
5. Renew Road Tax (if expired)
6. • Buyer can immediately renew insurance & road tax

Important:

• Must not be blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM
• If original owner is deceased, estate administration process (Amanah Raya, etc.) must be followed