Aircooled VW South Africa

Hello Everyone,

Im Alex. Just joined the forum..

I need some advise please. I know this question has been asked one to many times but going back too look for answers is wracking my brain.

Okay, here's it. I bought a VW Beetle from a friend. The bug has no papers and he bought it from someone who bought it from someone.
Now, I know the car is clean (not been stolen) and possibly in Archives. What I would like to know is, if I put the time and energy into re-building her, how possible would it be to get her re-registered on my name or should I re-register her as a built up vehicle instead? If i register her as a built up, i already have the body & pan (no papers) but no actual receipt for that, should I contact the dude i bought it from for a "receipt" of the body & pan to show towards the paperwork for registering a built up??

I know, why buy a car with no papers. But she was a HUGE Bargain and she needs a new life - i just need best advice possible on what route i should take.

Thank you and sorry for asking the same question many before me have asked - lol

First get the paperwork sorted before doing anything else.

Hi Alex. Take the engine number and chassis number to the traffic department to find out if it is in the archives or whatever. They'll give you a list of requirements for the process to get the vehicle in your name. I think the form is RPI/RPC, to be taken to SAPS Clearance Offices. With no papers you'll have to do an affidavit at the police station that tells the story of how you got the car, etc., get a weight certificate, data dotting.

Buying a classic car with papers is ideal but as long as you know it wasn't stolen, the road is longer and harder, but it can be done.