Stolen Car Check
To check that a car you are about to buy has not been
reported stolen you can use Car Check. Car
Check charges a fee for their reports and there are other services that claim to offer
free or cheap checking, but some of these other services may not be DVLA Licensed or have
full information. With Car Check you can enter any UK vehicle registration number and pay
online by credit card for a full report giving you the history of any used car.
 Around 400,000 cars are stolen every year.
Buying a car that turns out to be stolen can leave you with serious problems, so don't
chance it. It only takes a couple of minutes to check it out first. If you have any
suspicions you should also notify the police immediately.
When buying a car it is up to the buyer to check the
vehicle has not been stolen. If you do buy a stolen vehicle you could lose all your money
and also lose the vehicle too. If you buy a stolen car you could risk police interest in
your purchase and you could also find yourself dealing with any problems associated with
the vehicle, such as any unpaid parking tickets or fines.
There are some other tips which you can consider too.
When buying a car from an individual, ask them for a proof of their identity with a
photograph, such as a driving licence or passport. You should also ask them for a proof of
their current address, such as a recent utility bill. Try to take a photocopy, or at least
write down the passport or driving license number. Doing this can help you prove and find
the person you purchased the car from if you should need to. If the seller does not want
to provide the information or documents you ask for, this may make you think again.
As well as checking whether a vehicle has been reported
as stolen, a car check report can also reveal whether the car you want to buy has been
reported to an insurance company as seriously damaged, or a write off, or has outstanding
loan finance. The report can also confirm the make, model, registration number, VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) and last change of owners.
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