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alanm_3



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Hmm, this is a bit strange

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CAR HAS BEEN STOLEN WHILST ON TEST DRIVE - I HAVE BEEN LET DOWN BY AUTO TRADER. CUSTOMER RANG VIA AUTO TRADER AND WANTED TO VIEW CAR - HE THEN PUSHED ME OUT AND STOLE CAR. POLICE REPORTED. Black, 1 owner, £29,995

Vehicle registered: 30/08/2015

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Post #583417 12th Feb 2021 3:03pm
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poor bloke...!! ... - .- -.




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mjdronfield



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That’s not ideal.

I still recon you should have a button or sequence on the smart key that disables the car..... locks them in.... calls plod...

Or just goes flat out with brakes deactivated.... not sure....

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JCW



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Wonder where the insurance company will stand on this?

Edit I mean the loss, not mjdronfield’s suggestions!!

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mjdronfield



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Rolling with laughter

I’m not responsible for what happens to it after it’s been stolen.... 🤣 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

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1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
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1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Why let down by auto trader? Surely he has taken a copy of the driving license, a recent utility bill, and evidence of insurance for the test pilot?

I do that for every car I’ve sold privately, and take a photo of them as well. Not nice for anyone when this happens but should take some responsibility. And ahem, why get in a car with a stranger during lock down Wink

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Why not do it same way as bikes.

Bank transfer of full funds first before test drive

Or driving license
Passport
Bank statement or council tax bill

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alanm_3



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I think he’s blaming Autotrader because the seller/thief contacted him via them. Clearly this guys has no concept of due diligence and is now trying to blame someone else for his own stupidity, assuming it’s a true story. Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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I feel sorry for the guy but it’s not Auto Traders fault..

Jim

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JCW wrote:
Wonder where the insurance company will stand on this?


If he's been shoved out of the car by the thief then that's assault so I wouldn't expect insurance to be an issue. It's no different if he had been mugged in a car park and his key taken off him.

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if he has been shoved out of the car before or during the process of the theft and in order to action the theft, that becomes robbery, not theft, a more serious offence. Insurance companies sometimes have clauses in that don't cover theft by prospective purchasers. Be careful out there! First time FFRR owner

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