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[VX5195]

Hi all,

Just wondering if the PH world could share some advice/words of wisdom on my (Mum's) dilema.

My mum is about to purchase a SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR (12 plate) from a SEAT Main Dealer. They have had to get one in from SEAT UK as the colour wasn't available anywhere else.

The issue I have got is this....
-I went to order some floor mats and boot liner from at work from TPS and the reg of the SEAT Leon went in as a VW Caddy Maxi van, but according to the HPI Check done by the SEAT Dealer, the reg is right (it comes up as a SEAT Leon). I then had a quick check online (a couple of internet based car check websites) and the reg still goes in as a VW Caddy Maxi.

I am concerned that there might be another car (or van) with the same reg number as the car Mum is buying, and that any speeding tickets etc will go to my Mum, or that she wouldn't be insuring the right car (like she would be insuring a VW Caddy van instead of a SEAT Leon)

Am I being silly or am I right to be concerned?

Any help and advice would be greatly received, what would you do?

Many thanks.

[b0rk]

Have you seen the plates on the car? or had slight of the V5 could be as simple as the dealer having given you the reg with one digit out. You can IIRC give DVLA a call to check the V5 if you have the registration and serial number from the V5 tel [phone].

[M4cruiser]

Ask the dealer what's going on.

Something may have had a plate change, or maybe a mistake in the reg number.

[VX5195]

We havent seen the car yet or the V5 as it is coming from SEAT UK. But as soon as we see it, a call to the DVLA might be worth it, even if it is just for peace of mind, let's hope it is just something simple like a wrong digit or letter

Thanks for your help guys!

[Alfahorn]

VX5195 said:

We havent seen the car yet or the V5 as it is coming from SEAT UK. But as soon as we see it, a call to the DVLA might be worth it, even if it is just for peace of mind, let's hope it is just something simple like a wrong digit or letter

Thanks for your help guys!

I'm sure there is a simple explanation.

Good way to buy a used car by the way.i did the same with my Giulietta, first time I saw it was when I collected it was totally immaculate, first time I've bought a car unseen.

[VX5195]

Alfahorn said:

I'm sure there is a simple explanation.

Good way to buy a used car by the way.i did the same with my Giulietta, first time I saw it was when I collected it was totally immaculate, first time I've bought a car unseen.

I wasn't even aware you could call the DVLA for a check Mum is buying the car unseen too,

Nice car by the way! What are the Giulietta like day to day?

[Alfahorn]

VX5195 said:

Alfahorn said:

I'm sure there is a simple explanation.

Good way to buy a used car by the way.i did the same with my Giulietta, first time I saw it was when I collected it was totally immaculate, first time I've bought a car unseen.

I wasn't even aware you could call the DVLA for a check Mum is buying the car unseen too,

Nice car by the way! What are the Giulietta like day to day?

Very good, it's the 2.0 170 diesel auto so very comparable the the Seat. I do 400 miles a week and get 40 mpg overall, it's got the leather seats which are far more comfortable than the cloth. I've plenty of experience driving the Leon, cracking car to drive, comfortable and looks great. What colour did your mum go for? I like candy white and emocion red.

[VX5195]

Alfahorn said:

Very good, it's the 2.0 170 diesel auto so very comparable the the Seat. I do 400 miles a week and get 40 mpg overall, it's got the leather seats which are far more comfortable than the cloth. I've plenty of experience driving the Leon, cracking car to drive, comfortable and looks great. What colour did your mum go for? I like candy white and emocion red.

Sounds really good I saw a Giulietta the other day in black and it looked fantastic! what colour is your Giulietta? Mum has gone for Monsoon Grey in FR spec really lovely car

[Alfahorn]

VX5195 said:

Alfahorn said:

Very good, it's the 2.0 170 diesel auto so very comparable the the Seat. I do 400 miles a week and get 40 mpg overall, it's got the leather seats which are far more comfortable than the cloth. I've plenty of experience driving the Leon, cracking car to drive, comfortable and looks great. What colour did your mum go for? I like candy white and emocion red.

Sounds really good I saw a Giulietta the other day in black and it looked fantastic! what colour is your Giulietta? Mum has gone for Monsoon Grey in FR spec really lovely car

Nice, will look good in grey.

The Giulietta is white with red sports leather.

[va1o]

Sounds like someone has made a typo to me! Wouldn't worry about it too much as its very unlikely both vehicles share the same registration, the Leon's plate is probably one letter different.

[rash_decision]

No help regarding the registration number, but I would be asking the supplying dealer to throw in a set of mats, rather than going to buy them!!

[Alfahorn]

Actually, I thought the FR came with mats as standard?

[va1o]

Alfahorn said:

Actually, I thought the FR came with mats as standard?

Good point, most SEATs do!

[VX5195]

It all sorted now Turns out it is an A instead of an E! Very easy mistake to make but glad it is all clear now!

I think mats should come as part of the purchase too, the choice was between a years road tax (£100) or £100 of accessories, however, the salesman said that it should come with mats....time will tell!

Cheers for your help guys though

Edited by VX5195 on Sunday 24th February 22:19

[Alfahorn]

VX5195 said:

It all sorted now Turns out it is DA12 instead of DE12! Very easy mistake to make but glad it is all clear now!

I think mats should come as part of the purchase too, the choice was between a years road tax (£100) or £100 of accessories, however, the salesman said that it should come with mats....time will tell!

Cheers for your help guys though

My car direct from the manufacturer already had mats, hopefully yours will to. That'll save £50!