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While selling our car, we discovered it was a Cat N by doing an HPI check. We bought it on 19/09/2019 and the check showed it was a Cat N write off on 19/04/2019. The seller didn't tell us and it was not...
I fell victim of a car cloning scam and now the police have seized my car. How can I find who was the insurer that paid the legitimate owner off when it was declared stolen so I can discuss the possibility...
How do I check if my car was involved in an accident?
I'm thinking of buying a car from a local garage. They offer a full MoT and six-month warranty, they also have excellent reviews. Should I still pay for a vehicle check or will they have done those before...
I have found a used car that I wish to buy, however, I have become suspicious about the past financial history of the car. I think it may have been bought on finance and there are still payments to be...
I'm interested in buying an accident-damaged car to repair. The car hasn't been written off, but the guys selling it (and others cars) buy their cars direct from a particular insurance company. Apparently,...
I was going to buy an Audi A1 online. On the ad, it stated that the car had passed a stringent five point check. I carried out my own vehicle check, which showed the car to be a total loss. Undecided,...
How do I know if a car I want to buy has been written off or stolen?
I'm thinking of selling my BMW 3 Series privately. It was declared Cat D in 2014 and had an engine replacement after I bought it back from the insurer. Since then, it has been okay. If I sell privately,...
What's the best first car for an 18 year old driver? I need something older and cheap. My budget is about £1500 - £2500. Also, how do I check if the car has any issues, i.e. outstanding finance, been involved...
 

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