Because some garages are less honest than others.
I'll put it this way. I buy a car brand new, run it for 2 years, and then part-ex it in. That car, on the forecourt, has had one owner. Clear as day.
If i bought a 6 month old car (a pre-reg, or someone has had it on a short lease, for example), run it for 2 years, and part-ex it in, then TECHNICALLY, on the V5, there is one previous recorded owner, while it is sat on the lot.
Semantics really. What you need to ask : "Including the current person named on the V5, how many keepers has the car had ?"
Of course, if a garage is willing to twist the truth and basically lie about such a small detail, are they really to be trusted with your money ?...
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