When it comes to buying used vehicles, there are plenty of horror stories. Many people will tell you about hidden defects, odometers that have been wound back, or even illegal sales. We’ve put together a list to help you avoid falling into these traps.
V5C Discrepancies
Buying a van privately can be risky because the sale may be illegal. If the V5C does not match the details of the car, the VINs do not match, or the V5C lacks the “new keeper’s supplement”, then you should walk away. If the logbook does not have a DVL watermark, or a serial number that is valid, then it may have been forged. For trusted Used Vans for sale Cheltenham, go to https://cotswoldvancentre.co.uk/buy/used-vans-for-sale/cheltenham/
Recent repairs are multiple
The age and mileage will determine how many repairs are considered ‘too much’. If the van has a lengthy list of recent repairs, you should question why the owner is selling it. Could it be because they decided to sell it rather than fix the persistent problems?
Low Price
It’s worthwhile to check the average price for the model and make what you want before you visit a seller. Ask why you are paying a lower price than the market value if it seems like you are. There are times when sellers may need to sell quickly due to a change in their circumstances. However, the van could be in less-than-satisfactory condition and the seller hopes that buyers will overlook the faults because of the low price.