Useful Information
Additional Information
The Seller
Always find out exactly who you are buying the vehicle from.
Never agree to meet on neutral ground, however convenient that may be for you. Ensure that you enter the premises. Don't do a deal on the pavement outside the given address.
Dealer
Visit them to ensure they have commercial premises and are not selling from home or a public bike park. A dealer usually has several vehicles on the premises for sale. They should supply you with a printed invoice giving all the company details, VAT registration number and full details of the bike. Never let them bring the bike to you, however far away they are and however willing they are to do so.
Private Sales
Visit the address recorded on the V5C document and ask to see proof of identity, such as a passport or recent utility bill, to ensure the seller is the keeper.
How To Avoid Fraud
Follow our buying advice and you will minimise the risk factor involved when buying a used bike. There are cases of fraud in the market but if you take bikee you can reduce your risk. The basic rules to follow are:
- Visit the seller - don't let them bring the bike to you and don't meet them halfway
- Check their identity
- CheckABike the bike now
- Don't buy a 'bargain' - it may not be all it seems
- Get an independent mechanical inspection
- Read our buying advice and also use our check list
Useful CheckABike Information
To find out more about CheckABike, click on the links below:
- Important Information
- Finance Agreements
- High Risk
- Stolen Vehicle Database
- VIN
- Previous Keepers
- Mileage
- Written Off Vehicles
- Import
- Used Before First Registration
- Export
- DVLA Data
- How To Contact Our Service Support Team
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