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Contacting the Seller

As a buyer you are responsible for asking everything you need to know about the ride you are looking to buy. Try not to rely on the seller to provide the information if you haven’t asked for it.

The key is to try and save you some time. The first stage is normally contacting the seller via one of the available sources. Try to get as much detail as possible during this first stage as it will save you time in the long run!


Here are some of the questions you should be asking:

  • Does the vehicle have valid Tax and MOT? If so, how much?


  • What is the reason they are selling the vehicle?


  • Has the Vehicle ever been involved in an accident or damaged at any time? If so, Where was the vehicle repaired and do they have the paperwork to prove this?


  • What is the mileage on the vehicle?


  • What key features does the ride have?


  • Do they have any outstanding finance or purchasing agreement on the vehicle?


  • Does the vehicle have any service history or old mot documents? If so what.


  • If the car is modified where were the mod’s carried out and when? If so is there any paperwork to back this up?