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Post by Anna Rack on Jan 8, 2013 21:21:35 GMT 1
A friend has just had an AA check done on a car, and apart from a few niggles which you'd expect, it's been declared a sound purchase.
The only thing mentioned was that the dealer only has the older style logbook rather than the new red one. On those grounds he said under no circumstances buy the car! Is it possible the owner never got the newer style certificate? I know in theory if they still had the replacement logbook the previous owner could still 'own' the car on paper but is it a big risk?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 21:25:28 GMT 1
Doesnt the dealer have title to the car if its retailed ?
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Post by Karl on Jan 8, 2013 21:38:56 GMT 1
Wasn't the change of colour due to a big batch of stolen logbooks
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Post by natedog on Jan 8, 2013 21:48:36 GMT 1
When you say old style, how old? I've not yet had an updated one for my beetle. Still got the same single page one I got when I bought it back in 1993
sent from my HTC using proboards android app
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Post by Noberator on Jan 8, 2013 21:51:41 GMT 1
Wasn't the change of colour due to a big batch of stolen logbooks Yes Karl.  I've just answered this question on another Forum Anna Rack.  |
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 8, 2013 22:15:29 GMT 1
Hpi clear title? If so then buy it
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Post by french crap fanatic on Jan 8, 2013 22:45:00 GMT 1
you only get the green bit when buying anyway,the latest style logbook will arive at your home address with your name on it.  |
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Post by natedog on Jan 8, 2013 23:07:31 GMT 1
my beetle logbook is too old to have the green bit  |
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Post by Anna Rack on Jan 8, 2013 23:08:32 GMT 1
HPI check was done which was ok - but they won't honour any claim if the latest red logbook isn't available  |
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 8, 2013 23:11:20 GMT 1
HPI check was done which was ok - but they won't honour any claim if the latest red logbook isn't available phone the DVLA then? or get the owner to |
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Post by Noberator on Jan 8, 2013 23:36:09 GMT 1
HPI check was done which was ok - but they won't honour any claim if the latest red logbook isn't available phone the DVLA then? or get the owner to The DVLA Hotline number is 0300 790 6104. This is for members of the public wishing to check the validity of a registration certificate prior to the purchase of a vehicle. If you want send me a PM and I'll send you some info on the stolen green V5C. Sorry I can't post this on an open Forum but the information is out their if you look for it. |
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Post by Anna Rack on Jan 10, 2013 17:22:01 GMT 1
Update, he's got the dealer to register it in their name, adds an extra owner of course but then he'll have the new logbook to send off in a couple of weeks. Don't think I would have bothered personally but that's the only way HPI would honour any claim |
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 10, 2013 21:00:23 GMT 1
Update, he's got the dealer to register it in their name, adds an extra owner of course but then he'll have the new logbook to send off in a couple of weeks. Don't think I would have bothered personally but that's the only way HPI would honour any claim Good solution and easy enough to explain the extra owner on the logbook when the time comes to sell it on |
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Post by french crap fanatic on Jan 10, 2013 23:19:34 GMT 1
Update, he's got the dealer to register it in their name, adds an extra owner of course but then he'll have the new logbook to send off in a couple of weeks. Don't think I would have bothered personally but that's the only way HPI would honour any claim id laugh if changed his mind and bought a car from elsewhere!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Anna Rack on Jan 11, 2013 7:22:32 GMT 1
So would I but he's paid over £100 for the AA check and had to give a deposit for them to send logbook off  |
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