What does this mean?

krooton · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:54

So I'm only in the process of learning to drive, but my missus is looking at getting a new car.

We have found one for a good price from a trader, but are unsure what the line "HPI Clear logbook to be applied for hence reduced price. £5,690 Price reduced." means.

Why would a clear log book need to be applied for? Would that indicate that their is some fraudulent or criminal connection to the car?

Your expertise is greatly appreciated!

Scania · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:55

Walkies!

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:56

It means they dont have the V5 log book, but they have had it checked by HPi for being stolen, on finance or insurance loss.

Im not sure why they would reduce the price because of no log book, i would be careful with that one.

krooton · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:02

DiamondMark said:
It means they dont have the V5 log book, but they have had it checked by HPi for being stolen, on finance or insurance loss.

Im not sure why they would reduce the price because of no log book, i would be careful with that one.

Cheers. I would be instantly weary if it were a private seller, but then I guess trade sellers can be dodgy too.

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:12

krooton said:
Cheers. I would be instantly weary if it were a private seller, but then I guess trade sellers can be dodgy too.

If its not a particularly rare car, just move on to another that has all the documents, also if the log book is missing the service history book might also have gone for a walk.

If you go to look at it, make sure that is there.

krooton · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:33

Full service history is there, the only reason we are querying it is because it's a good deal for a 55 reg car with less than 60k miles on the clock.

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:42

krooton said:
Full service history is there, the only reason we are querying it is because it's a good deal for a 55 reg car with less than 60k miles on the clock.

Post the advert, lets have a look.

Relentless81 · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:44

Linky?

krooton · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:50

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...n/postcode/sm45sd/radius/100/page/2?logcode=p

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:55

Me i would skip that and just move on to 1 with the documents, its not that cheap anyway.

Relentless81 · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:58

I dont know much about Golf's specifically but I do know thats a lot of money to be messing about and taking risks with

Saytan · 12 Jul 2010 at 14:59

it's also a very poor car for that money anyway. low spec and nasty.

krooton · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:04

Thanks guys, will give it a miss.

My gf is pretty fussy, and since her A3 is likely to be written off due to an accident on Friday (not her fault), I've been searching for the only 3 cars she'd be happy with, another A3, a Golf, or a Civic. Needs to have less than 60k miles on the clock, be a 1.6L petrol, ideally a 3-door, and cost less than £6k.

Joy!

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:06

krooton said:
Thanks guys, will give it a miss.

My gf is pretty fussy, and since her A3 is likely to be written off due to an accident on Friday (not her fault), I've been searching for the only 3 cars she'd be happy with, another A3, a Golf, or a Civic. Needs to have less than 60k miles on the clock, be a 1.6L petrol, ideally a 3-door, and cost less than £6k.

Joy!

Why the 60k stipulation? There is no difference between 60-80k why restrict yourself?

Saytan · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:06

dont buy an S-spec VW.

christ, the seller has had to make a point of it having headrests to puff out the spec list...

Relentless81 · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:07

DiamondMark said:
Why the 60k stipulation? There is no difference between 60-80k why restrict yourself?

Of course theres a difference, the difference is 20K miles

DM · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:09

Relentless81 said:
Of course theres a difference, the difference is 20K miles

Thanks for that.

I meant in the condition of the car, there are just as many 60k dogs about as 100k ones.

Id rather have a decent 80k than a ill looked after 60k and i certainly wouldnt want to restrict myself at that budget with a few extra miles.

Also all the cars she likes carry the miles well.

[TW]Fox · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:10

krooton;169291a59 said:
Thanks guys, will give it a miss.

My gf is pretty fussy, and since her A3 is likely to be written off due to an accident on Friday (not her fault), I've been searching for the only 3 cars she'd be happy with, another A3, a Golf, or a Civic. Needs to have less than 60k miles on the clock, be a 1.6L petrol, ideally a 3-door, and cost less than £6k.

Joy!

Why do some people have requirements that are totally out of sync with budget? Remind her she has 6k not 10k.

Tesla · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:13

With 6K budget you would get a much nicer Focus.

2007-2008 with low mileage.

Just this weekend I viewed one with a friend, 2007 Focus 1.6i, we got it for £5600. It was immaculate with 25k, FFSH, private seller.

It even came with headrests and a log book.

Relentless81 · 12 Jul 2010 at 15:18

DiamondMark said:
Thanks for that.

I meant in the condition of the car, there are just as many 60k dogs about as 100k ones.

Id rather have a decent 80k than a ill looked after 60k and i certainly wouldnt want to restrict myself at that budget with a few extra miles.

Also all the cars she likes carry the miles well.

No worries.

I know what you're saying but i'd rather seek out a lesser miled car thats been looked after, yes its limiting and will take longer to find but why settle for less if you have the time to look for it