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The General Vehicle Bill of Sale is an essential document in South African vehicle transactions, used whenever ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred between parties. This document is crucial for compliance with South African legislation, including the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the terms of sale, protecting both parties' interests, facilitating vehicle registration transfer, and providing evidence of the transaction for legal and administrative purposes. The document includes detailed vehicle information, party details, price, payment terms, and various declarations and warranties. It's commonly used in both private sales and commercial transactions, and can be customized to include additional terms specific to the transaction while maintaining its core legal requirements.

1. Parties: Full legal names, identification numbers, and contact details of the seller and buyer

2. Background: Brief context of the transaction and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the document

4. Vehicle Details: Comprehensive description of the vehicle including make, model, year, VIN, engine number, registration number, color, and current odometer reading

5. Purchase Price: The agreed purchase price and payment terms, including method and timing of payment

6. Seller's Declarations: Seller's warranties regarding vehicle ownership, absence of encumbrances, and disclosure of known defects

7. Transfer of Ownership: Terms and process for transferring vehicle ownership, including registration requirements

8. Voetstoots Clause: Statement regarding the sale of the vehicle 'as is' (if applicable)

9. Risk and Liability: Transfer of risk and responsibility for the vehicle

10. Signatures: Space for parties to sign, including witnesses