I'm trying to trace a car....any ideas how?
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Hi
In 2010 I sold a car (e34 530i touring) to a chap via ebay, and ever since that moment i've desperately wanted it back.
I tried ebay messaging him last year (when I eventually settled for a 328i sport) but he seems to be rarely on it, so I gave up.
I really want that car back, I've messaged him again. It's still insured - is there anything else I can do?
Quite a lot of sentimental value with that car, was foolish enough to listen to those telling me to get a more economical car, but it quickly became apparent it doesnt make all that much difference to my pocket - even at 21mpg average.
ps. Its registration M389TKE, in oxford green. If anyone happens to spot it....
In 2010 I sold a car (e34 530i touring) to a chap via ebay, and ever since that moment i've desperately wanted it back.
I tried ebay messaging him last year (when I eventually settled for a 328i sport) but he seems to be rarely on it, so I gave up.
I really want that car back, I've messaged him again. It's still insured - is there anything else I can do?
Quite a lot of sentimental value with that car, was foolish enough to listen to those telling me to get a more economical car, but it quickly became apparent it doesnt make all that much difference to my pocket - even at 21mpg average.
ps. Its registration M389TKE, in oxford green. If anyone happens to spot it....
Edited by crosseyedlion on Monday 13th August 15:47
Have you tried searching on Google etc. on his username? Also you can do a "contact request" for their name/address/phone if you have the item number of the original listing, although there might possibly be a time limit on how long after the listing you can use it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ebayadvsearch?_sofindtyp...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ebayadvsearch?_sofindtyp...
boobles said:
What happens if the new owner doesn't want to sell?
I am guessing he is happy with it otherwise it would have popped up somewhere for sale.
The chap held onto his cars for a looooonnnngggg time, until destruction as far as I can gather. Was of 'advancing' years, lovely guy, but I had to teach him how to drive an auto when I picked it up. I am guessing he is happy with it otherwise it would have popped up somewhere for sale.
I'd stand a better chance of getting it back if I can find it.
I've done this a couple of times to get the history of my classc cars. You have to give them a good reason though. I emailed some images of the cars and history folder.
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I know that this facililty is regularly used.
Release of another vehicle’s keeper details
You can obtain the name and address of the registered keeper of a vehicle if you can show reasonable cause for needing the information.
Members of the public will need to complete form V888. Companies can either complete form VQ3 or apply in writing giving full details of the reason for the enquiry and the vehicle registration mark. Both forms are available from DVLA.
The fee for information at a specific date of event is £2.50 per vehicle. If further information is required, for instance, a copy of a document or additional keeper information, a fee of £5 is required per vehicle.
Send your application to: Vehicle Record Enquiries, Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AJ.
From DVLA (http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/relinfo.htm)
Copied from another forum...
I know that this facililty is regularly used.
Release of another vehicle’s keeper details
You can obtain the name and address of the registered keeper of a vehicle if you can show reasonable cause for needing the information.
Members of the public will need to complete form V888. Companies can either complete form VQ3 or apply in writing giving full details of the reason for the enquiry and the vehicle registration mark. Both forms are available from DVLA.
The fee for information at a specific date of event is £2.50 per vehicle. If further information is required, for instance, a copy of a document or additional keeper information, a fee of £5 is required per vehicle.
Send your application to: Vehicle Record Enquiries, Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AJ.
From DVLA (http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/relinfo.htm)
Parabola said:
I've done this a couple of times to get the history of my classc cars. You have to give them a good reason though. I emailed some images of the cars and history folder.
Copied from another forum...
I know that this facililty is regularly used.
Release of another vehicle’s keeper details
You can obtain the name and address of the registered keeper of a vehicle if you can show reasonable cause for needing the information.
Members of the public will need to complete form V888. Companies can either complete form VQ3 or apply in writing giving full details of the reason for the enquiry and the vehicle registration mark. Both forms are available from DVLA.
The fee for information at a specific date of event is £2.50 per vehicle. If further information is required, for instance, a copy of a document or additional keeper information, a fee of £5 is required per vehicle.
Send your application to: Vehicle Record Enquiries, Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AJ.
From DVLA (http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/relinfo.htm)
Thanks! I'll give this a shotCopied from another forum...
I know that this facililty is regularly used.
Release of another vehicle’s keeper details
You can obtain the name and address of the registered keeper of a vehicle if you can show reasonable cause for needing the information.
Members of the public will need to complete form V888. Companies can either complete form VQ3 or apply in writing giving full details of the reason for the enquiry and the vehicle registration mark. Both forms are available from DVLA.
The fee for information at a specific date of event is £2.50 per vehicle. If further information is required, for instance, a copy of a document or additional keeper information, a fee of £5 is required per vehicle.
Send your application to: Vehicle Record Enquiries, Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AJ.
From DVLA (http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/relinfo.htm)
Gareth79 said:
Have you tried searching on Google etc. on his username? Also you can do a "contact request" for their name/address/phone if you have the item number of the original listing, although there might possibly be a time limit on how long after the listing you can use it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ebayadvsearch?_sofindtyp...
The listing was years ago, i'll give it a whirl thoughhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ebayadvsearch?_sofindtyp...
markmullen said:
eastsider said:
Tap up a mate in the plod to quietly look up address its registerd to for you.
Every PNC check they do is logged, and checked at random, they'd lose their job if they were found to be doing guvvy checks for mates.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff