neilly
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I must have missed it, because I do not see him stating that anywhere? where did you see him say that?
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Marmaduke
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In the original post he says no chassis or engine numbers
neilly
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Not that....... the bit about researching all about defenders and their many benefits and faults................
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Marmaduke
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Ah, sorry you know what they say about assumptions
Get yo money back or prospectively sue the first inspector.
Yu employed him as an expert and as such he has responsibilities and liabilities ( and insurance?).
Yu employed him as an expert and as such he has responsibilities and liabilities ( and insurance?).
neilly
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One other thing @J_Swan
Have you been on the .gov website to check the MOT history and the Vehicle history.?
https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla
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Have you been on the .gov website to check the MOT history and the Vehicle history.?
https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla
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Marmaduke
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You can also load them directly from your chosen devicePut some pics up using photobucket
Rougharse Racing
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If the chassis number and engine number have been ground off it is very likely to be stolen, you need to get the police to look at it to confirm if it is or isn't and they need to get a proper stolen vehicle examiner to look at it. Don't bother doing anything else with it, because if it is stolen then it is not yours.
Just seen your first post, where you say that it is a 1990 90 with a retro fitted 300tdi, sorry, but there are more and more alarm bells ringing, I will be very surprised if it is not stolen.
Just seen your first post, where you say that it is a 1990 90 with a retro fitted 300tdi, sorry, but there are more and more alarm bells ringing, I will be very surprised if it is not stolen.
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That makes it even worse so you think the op bought it blind with no knowledge of the car? even though he mentions that it was a 200 and is now a 300 tells me hes got some limited knowledge at the very least and as its his first landy one has to assume hes done some research?
You never know I might just be able to sell mine if all the buyers are as daft as that!
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Colthebrummie
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I think that is a bit unfair. I've bought loads of cars without doing any research or grubbing around looking for engine and chassis numbers and I suspect many of us have. Basically we look at the condition, listen to the engine run and if lucky take it for a test drive. The only research most do is comparing the price to similar vehicles and researching known faults. I bought my landy from a bloke called Cosmo and picked it from a yard in the middle of nowhere. I paid in advance via PayPal before even seeing the car. That would have rung alarm bells for many (including my missus) but it's all part of life's adventure innit. My landy by the way, is great despite quite a few initial problems. Many people laughed when I bought him saying I was mad and that I'd end up scrapping it within a couple of months. I've had him 3 years now and he keeps getting better.
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Rougharse Racing
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The OP sought the help of a so called expert, which was the basis of his post, that is why I suspect that he is some what pee'd off.
ClickMechanic is basically a "middle man" who puts you in touch with local mechanics, and provide fast/definitive quotes online.
I bought the car privately, as to a guarantee of service there's a 118 point check which I booked and have a receipt for, so I suppose me buying that service and ClickMechanic agreeing to provide it constitutes offer & acceptance and a contract of sorts.
Thanks for the reply, that's precisely why I'm so angry. Not only have I lost out financially because of this inspector, I've been driving friends, colleagues, family around for weeks in this truck. I'm definitely not going to roll over here.
Swan
I definitely agree with what you're saying there, but the 4x4 specialist I visited is very reputable and well known. In addition, they did a full inspection and took me round explaining to me as they did so, all of the points they were picking up. They fixed the steering box there and then free of charge and offered to call the original inspector for me.
I feel in good hands with these but think I will get a second opinion as a case of once bitten twice shy.
I don't know where I stand with a refund, as no guarantee of the vehicles condition was provided & foolishly I don't have a receipt/proof of sale drafted up. I also couldn't go back to the seller and say I reckon it's stolen, can I have a refund. But st the same time like you say, I don't want to take the hit.
I put faith in the inspector to establish these things before buying the vehicle, which he failed to do so which makes me inclined to pursue him for blame.
Swan.
Thanks for the response. Chassis number looks like it's been ground off. I'll have a look at the vin numbers later on and update. The vehicle does have the cars registration on the windows of the car in small white writing. I want to be certain that I need to go to the police before I do so, or I'll be repaying a loan for 3 years that I used to buy a stolen car.
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