"UK Car Owners Face Alarming Rise of 'Ghost Owners': Thousands of Vehicles in Use Without Proper Records. A growing number of secondhand car buyers are being left in the dark, with a staggering 18,000 vehicles in the UK found to be operating without proper documentation. As investigations reveal, some owners may be using fake or altered records to pass off vehicles as roadworthy, putting unsuspecting buyers and other road users at risk. Experts now warn that buyers should exercise extreme caution when purchasing a used car, scrutinizing every detail and insisting on thorough inspections, while owners are advised to be vigilant about suspiciously quick MOT tests, which may indicate tampering."
Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread depth of the tyres is so low it should not have passed the test. Continue reading...
