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1. www.autotrader.co.uk › content › adviceHow to spot and avoid clocked, cloned or stolen cars

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   A vehicle that wears the stolen number plates from an identical model is known as a clone. Clones are not necessarily stolen vehicles – some criminals use stolen number plates to avoid parking or speeding fines and leave the owner of the genuine vehicle to pick up the bill.

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2. www.copart.co.uk › Content › UKDamaged Cars For Sale - Stolen/Recovered Vehicles - Copart UK

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   What are stolen/recovered vehicles? When a vehicle is stolen from its previous owner, there will be a waiting period of between 7 days to 2 weeks to see if the car will be recovered.

3. www.whatcar.com › advice › buyingMost common car scams and how to avoid them - What Car?

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   Dec 16, 2023 · The most costly vehicle scams are ones where criminals advertise fake cars for sale at temptingly low prices, and get buyers to pay for them up front, and then disappear with the money. The...

4. www.rac.co.uk › drive › adviceAvoid car scams and frauds with these top tips | RAC Drive

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   Sep 27, 2023 · Fraudsters and car scams are rising in the UK, according to a new study - so, what can you do to stop it? Whether you’re buying, selling or simply maintaining your vehicle, we’ve all got to keep our wits about us to avoid falling victim to ever-more sophisticated car scams.

5. www.whatcar.com › advice › sellingWhat if a car I sold privately goes wrong? | What Car?

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   Oct 1, 2019 · In a private sale, the onus is on the buyer to ascertain if the car is of satisfactory quality, which is one reason why some buyers opt to have potential purchases inspected before parting with...

6. www.iwyze.co.za › post › hijackings-4-things-youHijackings: 4 things you should know… and 6 ways to reduce ...

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   May 27, 2019 · 4 risk factors to consider. The following questions should guide you to do some research in order to determine whether your existing car, or a new model you are considering, is at a heightened risk of hijacking or theft: Popularity of your car. Hijackers don’t want your car so that they can keep it.

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   Can a car be hijacked?

   • Your car has to be stationery to be hijacked. When driving up to your home, don’t pull up in front of your gate and open it – this way you become boxed-in. Wait in the road until your gate is fully open before you drive in. Close it again as soon as possible. Shopping centres are also a favourite hotspot among hijackers.

   Hijackings: 4 things you should k... | iWYZE

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   What are the most hijacked cars in South Africa?

   • Old Mutual iWYZE investigates… According to a recent article in carmag.co.za, carjackers often go for popular vehicles which is easy to resell or use the parts in other vehicles. As a result, the most hijacked vehicles in South Africa is the Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.

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   What should you do if a car is hijacked?

   • Hijacking are extremely stressful and a cool head is required in this life-threating situation. Also keep in mind that the hijackers will have heightened adrenalin and stress, so do your best not to agitate them. It also helps to practice a hijacking situation beforehand – especially if you drive with children.

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   Are hijackings a part of life in South Africa?

   • Hijackings are a part of life in SA – one happening on average every 32 minutes. Is your car is increasing your risk of becoming a victim, and what can you do about it? This post was published on 27 May, 2019 Crime has become part of daily life in South Africa, with hijacked and stolen vehicles high on the list.

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   Should I buy a car if the seller gives me fake details?

   • Use the DVLA’s free online vehicle information checker to make sure what the seller tells you matches the DVLA’s records. If some of the minor details don’t match, you can ask the seller to clarify - it might be a simple mistake. But if you’re suspicious that the seller gave you fake details then you shouldn’t buy the car.

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   What is a car sale scam?

   • This scam involves a pair of fraudsters turning up to view a car for sale. While one potential buyer distracts the owner, the other will pour oil into the coolant reservoir, causing smoke to pour out of the engine during the test drive. The buyers will then demand a discount from the seller due to the fault.

   Avoid car scams and frauds with these top tips | RAC Drive

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8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › buying-a-used-carBuying a used car - Citizens Advice

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   1. Check the car’s details with the DVLA. Ask the seller for the car’s: registration number (on the number plate) MOT test number. mileage. make and model. Use the DVLA’s free online vehicle information checker to make sure what the seller tells you matches the DVLA’s records.