We are looking at buying a car and upon getting a VCheck the colour on the paperwork is different to that on the car.
It is a grey car and the papers say green.
I know it could be a typo, but what are the other things it could be?
I'd prefer to go to the seller knowing what I'm talking about rather than sounding naive and maybe getting caught with something which isn't aboveboard.
Kylie
2007-06-26 00:40:35 · 4 answers · asked by onecrushed 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
BE CAREFUL! When the paint on the car doesn't match the color on the paperwork, that could mean a salvaged car. With all of the floods that have been happening recently, flood cars are selling everywhere in the US. Check the wheel wells. Do you see a water line from the car sitting in standing water? Check under the hood. Some lazy scammers don't even take the time to clean out the air filter. You might find grass and debris in there. Get a vehicle history report on the car. And don't just check the VIN on the dash. Check it everywhere. VINs are usually located on every major part. Make sure you check a bunch of them and make sure they all match. Don't get ripped off. Good luck!
2007-06-26 01:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The vin# should help you find out the original color. A paint chip book like you can find at an auto paint store will also help.
But beware of freshly painted used cars (even when the color is right) because it indicates body work.
As for salvage cars, the resale value is lower. But if the work was done right, they may prove to be a better investment. I bought a performance car that had been rebuilt after a truck backed over it. Which the owners had fixed (out of their own pocket) to avoid the insurance report. But that car was fixed right at the dealers. I didn't find out about it till there was a recall on it.
However some cars have been known to come apart at speed due to shoddy repair work.
When in doubt pass it up. Safety should not be compromised for cost savings.
2007-06-26 08:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a used car sales manager that was gray / green color blind. Not at all uncommon as you think. Just make sure the vin# is the correct car.
2007-06-26 07:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the vin is what matters....an i even had a vin that was 1 number off...a 3 was made into an 8...dmv just changed it.and you dont have to worry cause the carfax is good...RIGHT?
2007-06-26 08:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋