Accident / Stolen
When buying a second hand vehicle there a number of things to look out for to ensure the car you buy will give you many years of happy motoring. For every seven genuine cars there is one which has a hidden past, therefore you need to look out for tell tale signs that the vehicle you are buying is 100% genuine.
It is important to ensure the car has not been stolen, nor has it been in a serious accident, many cars which are written off by the insurance company can legally be fixed and brought back on the road and sold. A simple HPI check which can be completed online should be carried out this will tell you if the car has been stolen, been in an accident, has outstanding finance or had a change of colour etc.
It is important not to simply check the registration place but also make sure the HPI engine and chassis numbers match those on the car.
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