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Helping out a friend, their car broke down along way from home, beyond economical repair. Left it at the garage who said they would scrap it and send the money on. They left the V5 with the garage. Nearly 3 weeks have passed and no payment. They said they have send a cheque but nothing received.
Checked DVLA website but it doesn't say whether the car has been scrapped or not. Is there any way I can find out if they have been true to their word.
Checked DVLA website but it doesn't say whether the car has been scrapped or not. Is there any way I can find out if they have been true to their word.
Does your friend have any paperwork to prove this was the deal agreed? Or that the car was at the garage at all? I'd be surprised if they actually receive anything for it unfortunately...
The DVLA should be able to tell you the car's status, but this may not be readily available on the website. I'm sure someone will be along to do a search shortly.
The DVLA should be able to tell you the car's status, but this may not be readily available on the website. I'm sure someone will be along to do a search shortly.
Edited by Alex@POD on Friday 22 November 08:22
Garage might have decided that it's not beyond repair if they do it when they don't have anything else to do / one of the lads will repair it for himself.
Write to DVLA and tell them the garage are the new owners - if it gets back on the road your mate will be sent the speeding/parking tickets.
Write to DVLA and tell them the garage are the new owners - if it gets back on the road your mate will be sent the speeding/parking tickets.
PAULJ5555 said:
Alex@POD said:
I'd be surprised if they actually receive anything for it unfortunately...
Scrap cars are worth good money nowadays, you should get £50 at the very least £180 in others.Edited by Alex@POD on Friday 22 November 08:22
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