Dumb HPI question

[Buzz word]

I have put a deposit down on a car I like with a local dealer. Normally I would have had a HPI check done before doing that but the dealer said that they have checked it with HPI before they take it on and done a better class of check called 'vehicle data' or something like that.

I haven't seen this paper work I have just taken it on trust. The guy said he would get me the check this weekend when I pop down to collect. When I see this paperwork what is there to guarantee it's authenticity? It's just that with photoshop I hardly see it as a work of amazing skill to doctor a simple form and say the car is clear when it is not.

I think for the sake of £20 I may just get one done myself to be sure. I don't know if I'm just being too paranoid or not but programmes like the real hustle get you wondering about what would be a simple transaction like this.

[edo]

Put your mind at rest - spend the £20..

Agree you shouldn't have to, but at least you'll know for sure. The other thing you can do is ask to see him do the check on his pc.

[Denis O]

You always know when a dealer is lieing; his lips are moving.

Do your own check. RAC will insure up to £5k and it's £14.99 and uses Hpi database. If the car has a higher value then you may need more than £5k protection so use Hpi.

[Matt106]

I dont trust local dealers after hearing some horror stories from a friend who worked at one!

£20 is nothing if your spending £1000's on a car!

[Buzz word]

Cheers guys I thought that would be the answer. It's £5200 so worth getting a check I think. The dealer seems straight enough and was a good outfit. It's just I met the guy for an hour for all I know he could just be a good liar I dont see I have any reason to trust him just because he says something is true. If i could corroborate with HPI themselves that would be a different matter.

• Just did it and all clear. It had a private plate transfered on and off but I already knew that. Everything else is clean.

Edited by Buzz word on Tuesday 5th October 17:29