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Before you buy a second hand boat, ask the seller where they originally bought the boat from and why they are selling the boat. Ask for all relevant documentation, maintenance records, and if there is any finance owing or insurance claims on the boat. Look for any salt damage and make sure the engine is in working order. To assist you, Information Brokers can provide a low cost report that...
To be completely safe, buy through a licensed dealer. This means you are protected by law against loss if the vehicle is later found to be stolen or financially encumbered. If buying privately, ask for evidence of the vehicle's history. Ask the seller for their proof of purchase; check the vehicle's odometer reading against the service manual and look for authentic receipts for major servicing....
Write offs can occur from damage induced by a collision, fire, water inundation, other weather event, malicious action, dismantling or stripping. A vehicle can be either a statutory write off or a repairable write off. A statutory write-off is too badly damaged to be repaired to a standard that is safe or roadworthy. These vehicles are only suitable for use as parts or scrap metal. A repairable...
Signs a car for sale may be dodgy include evidence of grind marks, scratching or over-stamping on the vehicle's engine number, chassis number, vehicle identification number (VIN) or compliance plate. Check if the vehicle's identifiers match those on the registration certificate. The registration number, engine number, VIN or chassis number should always match. If not, order an Information...
