Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites

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Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites

I've put a deposit on a 10 year old Ford Focus with full history and HPI clear. When I put the registration number into various internet valuation sites however, they don't recognise the registration number.

Should I smell a rat, or is this something that just happens from time to time?

Asked on 19 June 2013 by AM of Hitchin

Answered by Honest John

It just happens sometimes but you should still smell a rat and look for another Focus. Thousands of them out there so why chase trouble?

Tags: buying a used car

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