Compare the documents with each other
At the meeting, check that vehicle identifiers agree between the documents and the car. Establish who may conclude the sale and the role of any intermediary. A previously sent photograph does not replace examining relevant paperwork. Avoid requesting or circulating unnecessary identity-document copies. If something differs, keep the issue open and have it resolved before signing or transferring money.
Check RCA for the relevant date
The official AIDA service supports RCA policy searches using VIN or registration number and a chosen verification date. Enter identifiers carefully and follow the official instructions. A search for another date may answer a different question from the one you intended. An old screenshot is not sufficient confirmation for the time when you plan to use the vehicle.
Resolve discrepancies with the insurer
BAAR explains that displayed information comes from insurer-entered data and directs discrepancies to the insurer concerned. A policy result establishes neither technical condition nor the seller’s entitlement to sell. Separately clarify the conditions for your own use and the situation after the sale. Do not assume every displayed policy automatically provides identical protection to a different person or in every context.
Keep the checks separate
Identity, history, ITP and RCA cannot substitute for one another. Maintain a list of documents and results checked and questions still open. Carletta’s links to official services provide access for manual checks; they do not imply automatic platform confirmation of every detail. For individual circumstances, including imports or representation, obtain guidance from the appropriate authority or professional rather than filling gaps with assumptions.
