Giving away information for an hpi check.

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Giving away information for an hpi check.

Post by sendmyusername » Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:16 pm

Hi, need a bit of advice, got someone interested in elise, but they want the following information -
Vin chasssis number
V5 document serial number
V5 issue date.

I'm just wondering if giving away all that information is too much, and leaves me open to fraud ?
Any info on this would be appreciated.

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Re: Giving away information for an hpi check.

Post by campbell » Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:55 pm

Can they get some of it from the reg anyway?

And the vin by looking under windscreen? Maybe older than when that was rolled out mind you...
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Re: Giving away information for an hpi check.

Post by Dark » Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:09 pm

They only need the registration number to obtain a HPI check.

if they then want to confirm the VIN no, engine no & registration date that the HPI check produces then ask them to send a copy and you'll send a copy of the V5 by return.
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Re: Giving away information for an hpi check.

Post by sendmyusername » Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:16 pm

Yeah, i know they can get a lot from dvla etc.
Just worried that if they have all that info they could contact dvla and get a new V5 sent out to them.
I know from my hpi checks, they will give you the info, but need the other details for your garantee.
At the same time i don't want to piss off a potential sale.
Was just wondering if i was giving too much information.

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Re: Giving away information for an hpi check.

Post by sendmyusername » Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:24 pm

Ok, thanks,i just sent it, and will rely on the milk of human kindness not to be shafted...

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