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Ready to drive?

You need a category B driving licence to drive a passenger car or a van.

If you are buying a car from a private person, make sure that

  • you will become the owner of the car
  • the car’s vehicle tax has been paid
  • you buy a vehicle insurance for the car.

Read the car buyer’s checklist.

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Driving licence

You need a driving licence to drive a motor vehicle.

The car buyer’s checklist

A car owner also has obligations and responsibilities. Take a look at the steps to buying your own car.