Should I buy a repo car?

Can repossession sites be trusted? The cars seem varied and reasonably priced- there is a three day cooling off period after delivery - do you know of any issues or problems buying from them ?

Asked on 19 April 2015 by Isitabird

Answered by Honest John

Never distance buy from one of these places. Always give the car a thorough RAC history and finance check because, apparently, an RAC check includes a check on chattel mortgages (logbook loans).

Tags: legal and consumer advice buying a used car

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