Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Afternoon all, I am potentially taking the plunge and about to puurchase my 987S from a well known auction site privately, I have paid for an online check with car vertical what other checks can I do to make sure the deal is legit, I've seen a V5, however it's still for the private plate on it, the check said the plates were transferred back on 7.11.23. Should I wait until new V5 is in his possession? I know all the basic checks once I get to the car, ie tyre age, damp behind carpet on passenger side so on and so forth. Check for oil leaks, it's had new tyres, brakes pipes, coolant pipes all replaced. I'm thinking more background checks. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 52 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Afternoon all, I am potentially taking the plunge and about to puurchase my 987S from a well known auction site privately, I have paid for an online check with car vertical what other checks can I do to make sure the deal is legit, I've seen a V5, however it's still for the private plate on it, the check said the plates were transferred back on 7.11.23. Should I wait until new V5 is in his possession? I know all the basic checks once I get to the car, ie tyre age, damp behind carpet on passenger side so on and so forth. Check for oil leaks, it's had new tyres, brakes pipes, coolant pipes all replaced. I'm thinking more background checks. TIA Verify V5 info by asking for chassis number as well as reg no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubdubz Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 presume car vertical is basically an HPI check and check its not stolen, no finance, MOT mileage stacks up etc etc I think you need the new V5 if in the middle of a plate release to Tax ? And the address should match really to where the car/owner is V5 will have a watermark - Car cloning - what it is and how to avoid being scammed | AA (theaa.com) I'd add check paint and door gaps - look for any overspray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Dubdubz said: presume car vertical is basically an HPI check and check its not stolen, no finance, MOT mileage stacks up etc etc I think you need the new V5 if in the middle of a plate release to Tax ? And the address should match really to where the car/owner is V5 will have a watermark - Car cloning - what it is and how to avoid being scammed | AA (theaa.com) I'd add check paint and door gaps - look for any overspray Well the report matches up with the V5 I saw with old private plate on it, report confirms number plate was changed 3 days ago to original registration that's on the car now. It's the correct address for the car on the old V5, they might have the new V5 by Saturday when I go view the car. 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 You need the V5 in the new plate otherwise it will be a pain to tax, you might not be able to - the new v5 will go back to the present owner and then have to come to you. the only way around it is for the seller not to transfer the ownership to you until the new v5 arrives, but let you take the car - but risky and messy for both parties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 The V5 transfer process is quick in my experience and hopefully, the new documentation will arrive before you view. Are you viewing at their home address? If you do end up taking it without the V5 (what is life without a little risk 😀) you might want to ask them not to cancel the tax if they have not already done so and share a picture of the new keepers slip on the new V5 so you can tax whilst the paper work catches up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 I'm going to Google it all, as the guys wife says it can all be done online now, transfer the owner then twx it online. I'm sure I will find the answer. I'm taking the boss she is red hot at this sort of stuff and used to work for DVLA in the old licensing offices. She worked on Gosforth for any geordies out there, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 55 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: I'm going to Google it all, as the guys wife says it can all be done online now, transfer the owner then twx it online. I'm sure I will find the answer. I'm taking the boss she is red hot at this sort of stuff and used to work for DVLA in the old licensing offices. She worked on Gosforth for any geordies out there, lol. It can. Did it the other day. Took minutes to do and new V5 arrived 3 days later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Anyone use Footman James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 All seems legit, new updated V5 with original reg on it arrived today. Roll on tomorrow. Hopefully pics tomorrow evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Anyone use Footman James? Years ago, yes, recently no. Their prices went crazy expensive so switched and never went back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, r1flyguy said: Years ago, yes, recently no. Their prices went crazy expensive so switched and never went back. They have given best quote so far, compare sites are £100 more at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 This is a new tactic.... no links to the car for us to pick to bits 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: This is a new tactic.... no links to the car for us to pick to bits 😆 All in good time lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: This is a new tactic.... no links to the car for us to pick to bits 😆 If the car comes home with me tomorrow night, I shall look forward to the fault picking that keep some people entertained 😏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 I'm just looking forward to the multiple should I buy it threads being replaced with - Why is my car doing this threads 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, MickH said: I'm just looking forward to the multiple should I buy it threads being replaced with - Why is my car doing this threads 😂 Well, it keeps you all entertained Mick 😏, might have to change my name after tomorrow though lol. Until I actually get the keys and the car on my drive I won't be bragging, this is last chance salon if I'm honest. After tomorrow if I have to walk away the curtains will come down for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Well, it keeps you all entertained Mick 😏, might have to change my name after tomorrow though lol. Until I actually get the keys and the car on my drive I won't be bragging, this is last chance salon if I'm honest. After tomorrow if I have to walk away the curtains will come down for now. All the best , hope it works out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Goodluck @Porschevirgin1968 You have a lovely day for it, down south at least, hopefully roof down on the way back... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Well, it keeps you all entertained Mick 😏, might have to change my name after tomorrow though lol. Until I actually get the keys and the car on my drive I won't be bragging, this is last chance salon if I'm honest. After tomorrow if I have to walk away the curtains will come down for now. Fingers crossed all goes well and you and wifey will be doing this when you come home in a Boxster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 14 hours ago, TV8 said: Goodluck @Porschevirgin1968 You have a lovely day for it, down south at least, hopefully roof down on the way back... Test gone well, then the temperwture has just dropped out went to 40 degrees then dropped to zero, so I'm guessing temperature sensor or thermostat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 So what happened then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Well, the temperature gauge was sorted, had not been ran after having new coolant and it's now sitting on my drive, needs some TLC but got it for a very good price. Pics to follow, could not get any last night as it was dark. No issues coming back. Think my gear changing needs some practice after driving autos for the last 5 years lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Well, the temperature gauge was sorted, had not been ran after having new coolant and it's now sitting on my drive, needs some TLC but got it for a very good price. Pics to follow, could not get any last night as it was dark. No issues coming back. Think my gear changing needs some practice after driving autos for the last 5 years lol. Congratulations. You have had a few false starts during the search and now the fun and reward starts! Enjoy. Also, new coolant and these cars always makes me think has it been bled correctly - hopefully so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Check those drains, front and rear!!!! Enjoy to the max, roof down whenever you are able . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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