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Bought a car with outstanding finance from a dealer

I have bought a car online from a motor dealer in London and two days later carried out an odometer check to realise the car has finance outstanding and the finance company (Blackhorse) are currently refusing to give me "goog title" of the car despite the fact I am an innocent purchaser.
Where do I stand?

Asked on 19 October 2011 by shaheed

Answered by Honest John
Back it on the dealer for a full refund. For him to have sold it to you with outstanding finance is criminal fraud. He is legally compelled to show "due diligence" in checking the car out.

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