Outstanding Finance.... Help!

[Ston1]

Morning All

I'm looking at a car that has come up on the HPI check as having o/s finance with the dealer. It's a private sale and the guy seems sound, what can I do to make sure I don't get stitched up?

Cheers

Will

[joreco]

Speak with whoever is showing an interest on hpi and find out if it's current or a mistake. If it's current make sure it's settled before you purchase.

[sone]

If I purchase a car with outstanding finance I settle the finance on purchase and give the balance payment to the present keeper.
Had a mate in the same scenario with a dealer in Nottingham, dealer paid the finanace off but not until my pal had, had the car for 6-7 months.
Then again I wouldn't worry about it lots and lots of cars are on finance.

Steve