HPI Checks

[mister c]

I have HPI'd that SV that I was going to buy off Ebay, 1st time I've ever done it tbh & guess what?

This vehicle is recorded as being a write-off by an insurance company on 02/07/2002.
Status is CAT C EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.



Now I know that a cat C can be put back on the road, but it would have been nice for the owner to say that it was a write off. I certainly wouldn't have bid anywhere near what I did for it had I known. I have emailed him to see what he says, but with this in mind, how much do you think it's worth? I was thinking for a W reg with 10000 on the clock (which I dont think is correct) as it had 9000 on it in 2004 around about £900

By the way, best £25 I have spent I would recommend anyone buying a vehicle to HPI it. I used the AA website, got a reply straight away.

[G]

There is a slight chance the owner did not know its history if they didnt do a check themselve when they purchased it.

If your buying from a dealer then they are being very naighty.

Me personaly with what you have said;-

9k in 2004 - nearly 4 years ago - Now on 10k of course guv
Cat C at some point

I would stay well clear, it has to much of a history for my liking.

[21QUEST]

Agree with graemepaterson ---- pass on it.


Ben

Hope the seller doesn't get too arsey, technically you need to have done one of those before bidding. I think it was on here, there was a discussion about whether a private seller needed to declare it a previous write off. Some suggested he didn't as long as he didn't say it wasn't a write off. Good luck!

[mister c]

It is a "dealer" by the looks of his Ebay shop, but I think he's a breakers which would answer a few questions.
Next thing, do I inform Ebay, or wait to see what he has to say?

[mister c]

Here we go, the original advert. No mention of the Cat C, which is nice

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...15&mfe=sidebar

If you don't want it don't buy it, simple as.

If I remember correctly, if the seller is aware that a vehicle has been written off then they are legaly obliged to inform you. The problem of course is proving that they were aware of the write off.

As far as my knowledge of the law goes, if you don't ask specific questions, the seller is not obliged to disclose any information about the bike. Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. I had this quoted to me in my youth when I got shafted by a wily seller. Lesson learnt and not forgotten......

Looking at the colour scheme alone makes me immediately suspicious. The sellers ebay shop is a bike breakers so another big clue that this bike may not be quite straight.

Hate to say it but HPI should be done before you bid.

Have you actually bid on and won this machine? If so, throw yourself on the mercy of the breakers and go from there.

I'm sure someone with a better knowledge of consumer law will be along soon to give you some more advice,

Good luck,

Rich

Originally Posted by Furry Ginger One

If I remember correctly, if the seller is aware that a vehicle has been written off then they are legaly obliged to inform you. The problem of course is proving that they were aware of the write off.

I think this is only for dealers ("professionals" maybe?) not private sales. In a private sale you have to ask and he would have to lie, to be liable. The fact it's a breaker might go some way towards proving he had that duty of care? He's not exactly a private seller, and being a breaker he will be VERY aware of write offs, how to check, etc.

I would say the bottom line is walk away.
Don't get too hung up on the e bay is a contract waffle. People sometimes get hung up on bad feedback but as long as you are comfortable with whatever you do then neg feedback is irrelevant.