I just bought a registered car w/out a RWC in VIC, and have many times before hand, the purchaser has got 28days to transfer it into his name, then VicRoads will chase him up. Assuming he does this before the 28 day period, after he transfers the car into his name (which you can do w/out a RWC so I just found out) the purchaser has ANOTHER 28 days from the transfer date (plus or minus a couple... don't quote me on the time, just that they have more) to source a RWC and show it to VicRoads. I just went through this 2 weeks ago. Bought car sans-RWC, transfered into my name 2 weeks after the fact, and got a RWC 1&1/2 weeks later - no hassels from VicRoads, the lady said they do it all the time.

So long as you have the transfer form dated the day he took it, or even a bit of paper signed (by both of you) and dated with your vehicle info its all good. VicRoads are just worried about speeding fines being accurate etc. but you've got the date on the transfer form, so there's no worries, b/c if you get one in the mail you jsut fill out the back with his details (which should be on the transfer form). YOU shouldn't be in trouble, if the PURCHASER doesn't hold up his part of the bargain then he's in the ****. Sorry bout the length

You don't need a RWC to sell a car in VIC. Simply call Vic Roads and cancel the registration and plates, also advising of the current owners address if you have it.

The other option, if you choose to continue doing the stooge you sold it to a service, is to simply complete the components of the vehicle transfer that you can and hand it into VIC Roads.
They will chase it up. Again, you don't need a RWC to hand this in. It only means that when the guy comes to complete the transfer he will need to supply a RWC and or completely re-register the car.

It would be worth your while getting a stat dec done with the coppers just to make sure that you aren't liable for any violations that might have come up since the car hasn't been in your hands.

Learnt any lessons over this?