Recalls

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Tue 1 Jan 2002 23:19
Recalls - Tone
Is there any way of checking that recall work has been done on a second hand car ? Is there a central register kept by the manufacturers ? Or do you just take your new second hand car in and ask for the recall work to be done.Is this a dangerous thing to do if the dealer finds everything has been done ?
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Wed 2 Jan 2002 08:32
Re: Recalls - John S
Tone

If the work has been done a main dealer should be able to check with manufacturer records - recalls are always accompanied by paperwork which has to be returned to the manufacturer - it's usually how the dealer gets paid, I imagine - so a good incentive to keep the records straight. After recall work I've also found stickers attached to the car under the bonet to give the dealers a quick visual indication of work done.

By definition such things are free to the customer, so no risk involved.

Regards

John
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