When should you offer an uninspected vehicle for sale?

• A. Immediately
• B. Never
• C. After inspection
• D. Only for export

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that you should never offer a vehicle for sale without a current safety inspection. In Wisconsin, a vehicle generally cannot be legally registered or operated until it has passed a safety inspection, and selling one that hasn’t been inspected can mislead the buyer and expose you to liability. Therefore, the proper approach is to have the vehicle inspected and, if possible, pass safety standards before putting it on the market. If there are issues, fix them or disclose them and only proceed with sale once the inspection is complete. Selling an uninspected vehicle, even for export, isn’t appropriate.