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How do I sell my old car when I am using my license plates on my new car.?

I live in Toronto, Ontario. I am planning on buying a used car through private sale. When I buy the car, I will be transferring my license plates from my old 1996 Ford Escort to my new car. I will then need to sell my old car. What do I use for license plates for the old car when prospective car buyers want to take it for a test drive. Do I need to keep the license plates on my old car, and buy new license plates for the new car, and then return the old license plates when I sell my old car - or am I stuck with two license plates. Do I need to keep insurance on the old car while I am selling it?

Public Comments

1. You can't transfer plates until your old car is sold , you will have to buy new plates for the car you are buying and when you sell the car you just have to destroy the plates from your old car, you should keep liability on your old car until it's sold as people will want to drive it.
2. It depends on your local laws. Where are you planning on parking the un plated car? Many places will not let you park it un covered even in your own drive. What i would do is leave both cars registered untill you sell it. Plus since you are buying a used car and have no clue the real reason the other person is selling you will have a second car to use when the new one is in the shop in the mean time.
3. i think you are seeing to much into this one friend.you need to check your local laws,but where i live you can own a car without plates,you just cant drive it. relax.