Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice

Topic: car clocking

Page: 1 2

RonPlatt

04/9/2014 at 6:25pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2014

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 154

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

It will prove correct mileage but not who actually clocked it unless it can be proved trader bought car with high milage & sold it with lower mileage.

To find completed listings on ebay click 'advanced' on the right of search button. Put in the item you are searching for then check only the 'completed listings' box. Work your way back through these you might spot it.

OliverDay

04/9/2014 at 6:58pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/1/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2328

Site Reviews Total:	24

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I was hoping that this post was a spoof, especially when someone asked you where did you buy it and the answer was [I bought it from a man who] "had shed on a disused fuel station".

Surely that in itself would have sent bells ringing. What possessed you to even look at it in the first place?

-------------
Ollie

2016
Monplaisir - Provence
Camping Les Gorges du Loup

alanwoollaston

05/9/2014 at 8:49am
Location: leicestershire
Outfit: sterling elite amber

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/8/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 28

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

He was also running a car wash business and had a few other cars for sale,wasn"t a shed but a portakabin,member on ebay for 4 years with good feedback,i checked everything i could-vin numbers matched,did a vin number check online,no undue wear on steering wheel or pedals,he had a printed hpi check,service booked tied up with mileage on car,i just wish i had known about the mot history check that is available online,the car looked good and drove really well,i had no reason to be suspicious

Bob61

05/9/2014 at 1:43pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/8/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 10276
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	28

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	4
Site Nights 2018:	3

I once bought a car off a little local dealer and although I knew it was a repaired accident car I didn't know it had been a write off until I came to part exchange it and discovered it was pretty much worthless.

On another occasion I was having my car regularly serviced by another 'trustworthy' local repair shop only to discover after two or three years that he was not doing all the work he was charging me for, and was little cheaper than a main dealer. I refused to pay for the final service and he didn't argue.

On a third occasion I had some work done to brakes by yet another local man working from a 'shed' behind my local petrol station and on not one, but two occasions he returned my car to me with seriously defective brakes. The first time I nearly ran into the back of another car! The second time I was thankfully more cautious and discovered the fault as soon as I left the garage. He was quite nasty when I confronted him with it.

So not all local little garages are competent and rely on customer satisfaction but still seem to survive. I now use large garages, not always a main dealer. It may cost a little more but that is not always the case, and even a big dealer doesn't want bad press.

Hairywol

07/9/2014 at 6:21pm
Location: Teesside
Outfit: Challenger Sport 524 + Volvo V90 D5

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/6/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1430
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	29

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Check out the Honest John website for good indie garages in your area.

There are also specialist Volvo garages apart from main dealers, and a Google search should throw one up.

While I expect you are a bit annoyed at the rip-off, you do say your car looks and drives very well, so all is not lost. I would bet a crisp tenner that you'll never be caught like that again. It could have been much worse, perhaps a dangerous ex-write-off or even a previously stolen car in which case you would have had it confiscated with no compensation.

-------------
Camping Gear expands so as to fill the space available for its transportation.

alanwoollaston

08/9/2014 at 9:59am
Location: leicestershire
Outfit: sterling elite amber

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/8/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 28

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Suppose thats true hairywol,having cambelt and service done on friday,£200 less than main dealer,at a reputable local garage,i only do about 6000 mls a year and need to keep the car for 2 years so that will put it on 215,000 miles just hope it lasts ok,very peeved that its cost me over £5000 for a car thats probably worth £3000 tops,and your right i definitely wont be caught again!

Pukka

08/9/2014 at 9:18pm
Location: leicestershire
Outfit: Adria Tamar

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/4/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 33

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

If you want a Volvo independent, try cp motors in Tamworth, been taking our v50 there for years.

Paul

Mjg1959

08/9/2014 at 9:56pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/9/2014

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 4

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Not sure why no body has mentioned HPI or Experian yet.

My daughter was recently looking for a car and we spotted a very nice low mileage Corsa at a local dealership that specialised (their words) in low mileage vehicles all of which are HPI checked.

Placed deposit and arranged collection in a few days.

Just to be safe I did my own check on HPI and low and behold there was a major discrepancy in the mileage .

Hot footed it back to the dealer who,immediately refunded our deposit no questions asked. It turns out they relied on the main dealer saying they had HPI'd the car before they sold it on to them, may be true but either way never trust what anybody selling you a car tells you, always check and double check as per the OP.

alanwoollaston

09/9/2014 at 8:57am
Location: leicestershire
Outfit: sterling elite amber

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/8/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 28

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks paul will keep them in mind for future servicing.

alan

Boston600

16/9/2014 at 9:16pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/8/2011

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 559

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I recently bought a low mile 07 vectra which is verified but I did notice when looking around at low milers that many of them look a lot more used than the mileage suggests. Giveaway signs are shiney steering wheels/gearstick, worn accelerator pedal and door handles etc.

Clocking used to be very common in the 1990s.

jeepster1961

17/9/2014 at 11:22am
Location: Derbyshire
Outfit: Bailey unicorn vigo

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/5/2006

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 185

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	10
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

hi, if you get the document number from the front of the v5 you can then do a check through
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status

I always do this when buying a second hand car.

This only records the history since the mot systems were computerised a few years back so with an older car it wont show the full mot history and the mileages recorded on the mot.

Another con is dealers who list a car as having a full service history, a couple of times I have looked at cars advertised as having a full history but when I asked if I can see the history, they cant find it.

Even independents try to pull a fast one, I bought a 4 year old car from strastone in wakefield, mercedes main dealer I was told that the car had got a spare key ( these are £300 from vw).

I am still waiting for the key 6 years later.

Sorry to hear that you got conned.

Its a shame the government dont list if a car has been recorded as a write off also.

voltorc

18/9/2014 at 9:27pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/9/2013

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 37

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

i feel for you with a clocked car it must be awful luckily never had it done myself but thanks for the tip i will watch out now.

jeepster i notice you are on about FSH. my problem is i do servicing myself i buy oil air fuel and pollen filter every time along with oil. i even strip the brakes (which the indi's or dealers don't do) clean them make them free to work better and give my car a complete once over. my issue is my book is never stamped or proof of a service but i know my cars are. if i sell my car on i have no proof of a FSH.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

6294 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder