Driver details on a Test Drive?

[wilwak]

I'm feeling a little worried.

I'm trying to sell one of my cars and last week I let someone have a test drive in it.

He showed me his driving licence and also his Insurance certificate that said he could drive another car. He had a very nice Merc AMG so I felt quite relaxed about it all.

He drove for about 10 miles and at times exceeded the speed limit 'trying' the car. A little scary at times!!

After he'd finished he said that it wasn't for him and left.

I'm now worried that if he got caught by a speed camera I don't know his full details. I think I can remember his name but can't remember his address and certainly couldn't give his driving licence number.

Would that leave me in a pickle?

[wilwak]

Thanks for sharing the link. Very interesting but still worrying.

The last thing I want to do is end up in court because I wasn't sure who the driver was.

It's a real lesson that I should always take down the details in full of anyone who test drives my car.

The problem I may have is that we met at a 'Performance Car Dealership' and were both looking at the cars for sale. We got talking.

He was in an AMG and I was in my GTR that I was looking to part-x.

He expressed a real interest in buying my GTR so I let him have a drive.

I gave him my phone number but I don't have his number nor email. I did see his name on the documents but a week later I'm not even 100% sure of his surname. I think I know what it was.

Yikes! I've been a little foolish but these things just happen. When I looked at his papers I didn't know he was going to drive to the 'limit'.

I'll keep my fingers crossed. :-(

I assume after 14 days I'm ok.

[wilwak]

Point taken..

The whole drive was in a 60 limit A Road.

He did most of the drive at 65-70. Overtook a couple of vehicles and may have touched 80 on the overtakes and on a couple of straights.

For a GTR that's quite tame really but still illegal.

I did say to him "Be careful... you don't realise how fast you're going in this car" and "It's your licence".

I'm never a good passenger so I guess he didn't drive too bady but he was asking to be nicked due to the speed.

I know the police do watch that road, hence my worry. I'm always careful on it.

Oh well. What will be will be. I'll try to stop worrying.

I can certainly see why people just take the points rather than facing loads of court hassle.

[wilwak]

80mph only scares me when someone I don't know is driving me in my car!

This only happened last week. No NIP. Hopefully there won't be one.

It just suddenly occurred to me that I didn't actually have all the details of the guy driving.

Sounds like I'd be in a spot of bother if something does come through.

Thanks for the feedback. At least I know have a better idea of where I stand. Glad I asked.

I think I'll stick to part-x'ing in future!

[wilwak]

LoonR1 said:

This is a very well scripted thread. OP have you by any chance just received a NIP and are looking to build a "clever" defence using this thread as part of it? Let's be honest if 80mph scares you then why have you got a GTR?

He. He. This is exactly why I'm concerned. Who would believe me? You clearly don't.

If a NIP does come through I'll go and see if there's any CCTV cameras anywhere that could help!

[wilwak]

Breadvan72 said:

wilwak, chill out. Do not worry about stuff until it is worrying. If you receive a section 172 Notice, just answer it honestly to the best of your recollection.

Thanks. I'm going to forget about it. I only came on here to find out where I stood as it suddenly occured to me that I should have taken his details down properly.

He seemed a really genuine guy who was looking at a Maserati, as was I. He wanted a weekend toy.

I told him I was looking to part-x my GT-R which is mint. It's just not-me.

He said he'd always been intrigued by GTR's and had money ready. He'd never driven one. He seemed very interested and I was trying to sell it. Giving him a test drive seemed a totally reasonable thing to do at the time.

He drove it and said quite clearly.... "Thank you, great car but it's too unrefined for me". I said ok, shook hands and we went our separate ways.

Anyway. Now I know where I stand I'll forget it.

Thanks for the feedback.