how do i a car check for a car i am buying from Germany.?

Question

i live in england and i am buying a used car from a private dealer who brought this car from germany. how do i do a check on the car to see if the car was stolen, accident damaged, had a registration transfer or has outstanding finance. like an HPI check of some sort.thanks

Answer 1

There is no such thing as a 'private dealer'.

1) They are either selling the car privately, in which case, you will have no come-back if there are any problems.

2) Or, they are a dealer, in which case they must supply the information you need, If they can't, walk away, you don't need the hassle.

If they are a dealer claiming to be a private seller, then they are breaking the law. Keep well clear!

Answer 2

In the first place, don't buy the car. It could be stolen like you said, you do not know if this person is reliable or not, he could take your money and then not transfer it for the car. Also, this dealer being private does not help in this case either as nobody will know who he is or not.