Car-Pass, technical inspection and independent inspection
Understand the different roles of Car-Pass, technical inspection and an independent vehicle inspection in Belgium.
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Practical, dated and sourced guides on buying, selling and managing used vehicles.
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Used-car buying checklist
Check documents, history, bodywork, mechanics and the road test before buying a used car in Belgium.
Should you inspect a car sold by a professional?
Understand why seller obligations and warranty do not replace an independent inspection before purchase.
Flanders: what changes for used-vehicle inspection in 2027?
From 1 January 2027, Flanders removes mandatory second-hand inspection in several cases. Understand the limits and effects.
Standardise inspections across professional vehicle stock
Create one standard for checks, evidence and reports across a professional used-vehicle inventory.
Sell a used car faster through transparency
Prepare the documents, disclose relevant defects and use an independent report to reduce buyer uncertainty.