Identity Theft For Cars

3 months ago 06th Aug 12:11

To avoid buying a stolen or ‘cloned’ vehicle used car buyers need to check every aspect of a vehicle’s identity before parting with their cash. By following 3 simple steps, consumers can not only protect themselves but put a stop criminal activity…

One… Always check the provenance of a car and double check both the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM). Visit www.hpicheck.com for guaranteed peace of mind.

Two… Know the car’s market value. If you are paying less than 70% of the market price for a vehicle, it is probably a clone. There is rarely such a thing as a bargain.

Three… Don’t pay with a substantial amount of cash, particularly if the car is costing you more than £3,000. Some cloners will take a bankers draft as part payment, because the cash part is sufficient profit without ever cashing the bankers draft. Most crooks selling cloned cars would rather walk away from a sale than take a payment that could be traced back to them.

Concludes Lindsay. “Simply checking against the VIN isn’t enough and means a buyer could be leaving themselves vulnerable to cloners. Those blinded by a vehicle and who don’t use due diligence, are putting themselves at considerable risk. If you buy a clone you stand to lose the car and the money you paid for it, as the stolen vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner. By conducting an HPI Check and following our easy steps, you can avoid falling into the cloning trap.”

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