HELP - sold a car and it was repossessed from the buyer
Discussion
motoroller said:
robinessex said:
Can't you understand what I said? I'm talking about the HPI check
Sorry, I thought you were talking about the refund.I got damaged/repaired status (no damage), number of owners, VIN check, V5c number, MOT history, mileage history from NMR, stolen/recovered check (none), colour changes.
robinessex said:
All available via other means for free. But not the IMPORTANT info regarding outstanding finance!! Wonder why it's called a HPI check then?
Why do people feel the need to keep sticking the boot in about HPI? It's been covered, OP made a mistake, get over it.OP has refunded the money and taken all the risk, which is admirable and makes amends for poor decisions earlier on in the saga. And yet people still want to criticise.
Hope it works out OP.
General Fluff said:
robinessex said:
All available via other means for free. But not the IMPORTANT info regarding outstanding finance!! Wonder why it's called a HPI check then?
Why do people feel the need to keep sticking the boot in about HPI? It's been covered, OP made a mistake, get over it.OP has refunded the money and taken all the risk, which is admirable and makes amends for poor decisions earlier on in the saga. And yet people still want to criticise.
Hope it works out OP.
General Fluff said:
Why do people feel the need to keep sticking the boot in about HPI? It's been covered, OP made a mistake, get over it.
OP has refunded the money and taken all the risk, which is admirable and makes amends for poor decisions earlier on in the saga. And yet people still want to criticise.
Hope it works out OP.
Thanks. I'll follow up today and post any updates.OP has refunded the money and taken all the risk, which is admirable and makes amends for poor decisions earlier on in the saga. And yet people still want to criticise.
Hope it works out OP.
motoroller said:
The car doesn't seem to have been sold. There is no concrete date just yet.
Well, you need to get your arse into gear and get collection of the vehicle sorted.Regardless of everything else that has happened, you are currently in a situation where you have refunded someone's purchase, but you haven't got the goods back.
You really need to get aboard Barclays and get your asset back.
Have they told you how they have cleared the finance marker? Did the person you originally swapped with cough up the cash?
The Spruce goose said:
did you raise a complaint with them formally as posted a few times? Did you speak with the financial ombudsman?
Relying on a ,phone jockey to sort this out, could be considered naïve.
I really don't understand refunding before you get the car back as it make no sense considering they said they would give it back to you, i.e you wait for car back then refund the person who bought it from you, no court drama.
Christ, I'd have waited 100% to have the car back in my possession before doing anything!!Relying on a ,phone jockey to sort this out, could be considered naïve.
I really don't understand refunding before you get the car back as it make no sense considering they said they would give it back to you, i.e you wait for car back then refund the person who bought it from you, no court drama.
At the moment the OP's sent £12k to a buyer who probably still has the documentation for it (so it's in their name?) and all on a phone call from what he can only hope is genuinely Barclays? I wouldn't have sent a penny anywhere until I had the car and the documentation in my hand along with written confirmation from Barclays that they have no further interest in the car.
You hear stories about idiots being conned, I can understand now how that happens. Some people are a liability to themselves!!
Funk said:
...on a phone call from what he can only hope is genuinely Barclays? ...
As he has phoned up Barclays several times and spoken to them, I would have to make the assumption that it is genuine Barclays, and that his phone line hasn't been tapped to always call Scammers R Us everytime he picks up the phone at home.OP, I would ignore the typical solipsism from some posters.
robinessex said:
One puzzle for a start. What is a Basic HPI check?
People get very confused about these checks. It's like ice cream, there are different flavours.A basic check (note the the absence of the acronym) does not cover outstanding finance.
See my post way back on page 12 (with a link to an example).
robinessex said:
YES or NO I would think would suffice as answer re outstnding HP. So why didn't the OP get even this answer?
Simples. He didn't pay for a check that included it. Unfortunately a lot of people go for the cheapest option. A bit like insurance.You only discover that you have bought a lemon when you are in the unfortunate position of having to make a claim. Nothing but grief/hassle.
robinessex said:
What did he get for his money, a "we know, but we're not telling you" reply" ?
See below. Spot the crucial bit that is missing... 
motoroller said:
I got damaged/repaired status (no damage), number of owners, VIN check, V5c number, MOT history, mileage history from NMR, stolen/recovered check (none), colour changes.
RacingPete said:
Funk said:
...on a phone call from what he can only hope is genuinely Barclays? ...
As he has phoned up Barclays several times and spoken to them, I would have to make the assumption that it is genuine Barclays, and that his phone line hasn't been tapped to always call Scammers R Us everytime he picks up the phone at home.OP, I would ignore the typical solipsism from some posters.
motoroller said:
Barclays fraud team called me this morning. It's not been settled in writing or anything yet but I've been calling them once per day or every other day so they realise I'm anxious to hear back from them.
I genuinely hope he's not out £12k but some people don't help themselves.Funk said:
Christ, I'd have waited 100% to have the car back in my possession before doing anything!!
At the moment the OP's sent £12k to a buyer who probably still has the documentation for it (so it's in their name?) and all on a phone call from what he can only hope is genuinely Barclays? I wouldn't have sent a penny anywhere until I had the car and the documentation in my hand along with written confirmation from Barclays that they have no further interest in the car.
You hear stories about idiots being conned, I can understand now how that happens. Some people are a liability to themselves!!
The buyer gave me all documentation and the key, and signed paperwork accepting return of ownership and any returned money by barclays, to cease all legal pursuit and forfeit any rights over the car or returned money, and to give me the car or any money that he should get back in this saga.At the moment the OP's sent £12k to a buyer who probably still has the documentation for it (so it's in their name?) and all on a phone call from what he can only hope is genuinely Barclays? I wouldn't have sent a penny anywhere until I had the car and the documentation in my hand along with written confirmation from Barclays that they have no further interest in the car.
You hear stories about idiots being conned, I can understand now how that happens. Some people are a liability to themselves!!
RacingPete said:
As he has phoned up Barclays several times and spoken to them, I would have to make the assumption that it is genuine Barclays, and that his phone line hasn't been tapped to always call Scammers R Us everytime he picks up the phone at home.
OP, I would ignore the typical solipsism from some posters.
I have called and emailed the Barclays fraud team directly on numbers I have found myself and received via a new HPI.OP, I would ignore the typical solipsism from some posters.
Thanks - a lot of people have their head in the clouds here, I wonder how they'd act in my scenario (frozen sausages etc.)
motoroller said:
if/when the money is returned...
what money thou, I thought you paid 12k to your buyer so they are clear .The car is with Barclays and the money is still owed to Barclays. You said they were returning the car to you, and would still be outstanding the money.
so what is the returned money then?
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