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Tue 8 Mar 2011 11:11

Ringer - help - bumpkin

Hi folks

Can someone help please. Been a niaive idiot and purchased a vehicle that I now realise is a ringer. I understand now from a hpi check that it is a Cat C but I just phoned the DVLA and there has not been any VIC done on it. What I can't understand is why the DVLA issued me with a new V5 and I've bought road tax for it if this hasn't been carried out.

I guess my only option is to hand it in to the cops. Does anyone know of a good solicitor who can help me get the money back from the seller? I've got all the sellers details and paperwork from him - he was a mechanic so must have known it was iffy.

Very expensive lesson learnt..... I know :(

Cheers

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Tue 8 Mar 2011 11:20

Ringer - help - LucyBC

We specialise in dealing with legal cases involving the motor trade but before you panic or do anything rash can you send me all your details and the details of the vehicle including the make, model and registration plate plus mileage and date of purchase to asklucy@honestjohn.co.uk

It would also help to know where it was advertised, where you viewed it and how you paid for the vehicle.

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Tue 8 Mar 2011 21:33

Ringer - help - Collos25

If it was a private sale I believe the seller does not have to declare a cat c nor does it need a VIC check in every case, I think you are panicing unduly.A car that is is ringed is entirely different to the circumstances you have described.

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