Buying A Cat C Car Privately Without Logbook

[mista_khan]

Hi

ive seen a cat c damaged car privately for sale, due to it being cat c I will need to do a vic check and then apply for logbook, the seller will write me a full receipt with name , address car details etc,

ive never done this before so was just wondering until I do the hpi check against the reg and vin numbers, is it safe to pay him until he gives me a receipt , and will that receipt the seller writes for me and a V62 form be enough to apply for a new logbook in my name after the vic has passed.

sorry never done this before so find it weird that's all.

cheers

[ahmedali44]

Don't matter what cat it's should have logbook and what was the damage me I rather not buy damaged cars but every1 is different do hpi first then pay him r u 100% sure it's cat c log book will show what cat it is

[ahmedali44]

Also when u insure it if u have accident u will not get full market value @ what car is it @ how much?????

[mista_khan]

yes ofcourse I do full hpi and match it against the vin , and yes it shows cat c on hpi, most of the time cat c don't come with logbooks as you need to apply for new logbook after vic test, was just making sure when I apply for a logbook could the previous owner deny that he sold it and report it stolen or something?

[ahmedali44]

I saw a cat c lexus is220d 07 he had logbook @ it was stated on log book good luck

[paulrnx]

Why not get the current owner to get the logbook and arrange to have any checks done? Too much risk if you don't do this imo