Does anyone know why sellers on e-Bay and Facebook Market blank out the registration numbers on cars they have for sale, other than paranoia?
In order to do a check on whether the car has an outstanding HP agreement on it (which is very common) or it has some hideous MoT advisories, my first question before even taking the trouble to go and look at it is to ask for the registration number anyway, which is always freely given. Anyone could do that.
Yes, people use false registrations in crimes, but it's relatively easy to prove your car wasn't involved and that you have the V5 in your name. If a false registration is needed, there are plenty of real registrations to use on the road.
Writing off for a new V5 in order to claim the car, saying it's lost? The original owner is contacted before a new one is issued. Also, a V5 is not a document of ownership - for that you need a receipt. If someone wants to pay for my speeding or parking tickets, let them knock themselves out.
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