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Bought a car a month ago from Copart as stolen recovered. Taking it for a final check today, police pulled us over. Apparently still showing as stolen. Showed him proof of purchase, logbook application in our name, where we bought it from, identification etc. Still not satisfied. Held in cop car for over an hour while he "conducted investigations". Eventually let go but made to sign an Section 66 PACE saying we can't sell the car until the police authorise sale or we will face criminal charges... Logbook arrived this afternoon... Ho! Ho! Ho! Have a very Merry Christmas gentlemen. I wish you all health above all else. Enjoy your families and friends.

This. Drives me nuts, but it's just how they sound apparently.

I'd kill for a December like that!! I don't care, I'd work around the clock, only stopping to watch National Lampoon's Vacation. As it stands, the sh*tter is full. In order words, no sales yet.

Well you have to give him A+ for persistence!

I don't mind them as long as they're CAT N, obviously depending on the vehicle. The change in category name has thrown a few people though, as they don't know quite what it means. I wouldn't buy one without seeing it in person though.

That's a beautiful story, and a beautiful car!

What a muppet...who's covering that? The garage or your insurance? Hahaha! I'm loving everyone's imagination in this. Who knew car traders were so creative?

The only one so far was a TT 3.2 V6 Quattro. Until I realised that its bark is more impressive than its bite. And that it needed a new gearbox My first love was an RX8 before I started trading. It was the first car I bought by myself without consulting anyone. When it landed I realised it had a compression problem. As soon as it warmed up, if you switched it off you'd have to wait 15 mins before it would fire again. Spent 6 months fuelling up with the engine running. It drank fuel, but that sexy thing still made me smile every day I drove it to work.

302980665716 Simon, Merry Christmas

Jesus, what happened? Funnily enough I'm used to mechanical misfortunes and losing money. Don't even bat an eyelid anymore, money comes and goes. But I still can't stand people taking the mickey. Now what about your car? Did it take out ECUs etc?

Tadams, I know all too well that tied up capital doesn't mean you're comfortable. But we're talking £300, You can borrow that off near enough anybody if you want the car. Haha! How did you all become so wiley at this?

I tip my hat to you! I'd never have thought of that. Unfortunately no VAT number though. But told him politely it's a no go. I'd let the car go for £4k as I'd happily roll the money over, but over £100k worth of assets and he can't scrape up another £300?

Ok this happened last night and I'm still seething. Got a message on eBay Only saying "£3700?" on a £4500 car. That's bad enough when it's Joe/Ali Public, but the kicker is this person (and I hope it's no one in here) is a motor/motor home trader. I wouldn't send a message like that to a private seller, let alone a trader. And to top it off, he says that's all he has cash, even though he's selling a £50k Lotus, and £86k worth of motorhomes. Biting my tongue not to tell this person what I really think. Sorry, just needed to vent. I know it's all business, but it still grinds my gears!

Jimnibob, are you based in Telford by any chance?

Powder blue Merc though? You don't come by those often, right? Also, I didn't realise people did that lol What Volvo is it? That can't be right??

I don't think he needs permission. I think his neighbour is just a nosey, fussy bastard. Even if the council visit, they won't find cars parked all over the road with for sale signs, they won't find a big old mess, and they'll have nothing to report. Don't worry about it. Some people are just pricks. Our neighbour (God rest his soul) had cancer, and even in his final days was fussy about who drove over the grass just off the road (note, not the grass on his drive), pulling out a pads and nothing reg numbers. Don't worry about it. Play nice until you tell him to mind his own business.

Jesus what are the odds?

You're a poet. Simon, out of curiosity how many times do you have to refund the deposit?

Hi Simon. Thanks for the reply and sorry I went AWOL. Ok I understand. In the first case you described, what happens if you refuse to refund the customer? I already know the answer to this I think, But if a customer sets up their own finance, and we just accept it (as opposed to provide it) there's no commission to be earnt there is there?

Thank you for the answers guys. Nick, what comeback do you mean?

What would you say are the pros and cons to provide or accepting finance? I know Simon doesn't provide or accept finance and Nick does (I think) What are your reasons why?

Yep

Still need to change ours to grey. The car's been in the shop for repairs, so now it's out need to get it shifted.

Haha you're prepared I see

I genuinely never knew engines could run that long. That is amazing. Bloody hell that's what you call a reliable car. Not like Insignia engines that are made of cheese.