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CAR HAS BEEN STOLEN WHILST ON TEST DRIVE - I HAVE BEEN LET DOWN BY AUTO TRADER. CUSTOMER RANG VIA AUTO TRADER AND WANTED TO VIEW CAR - HE THEN PUSHED ME OUT AND STOLE CAR. POLICE REPORTED. Black, 1 owner, £29,995

Vehicle registered: 30/08/2015

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2...amp;page=2 Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

poor bloke...!! ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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That’s not ideal.

I still recon you should have a button or sequence on the smart key that disables the car..... locks them in.... calls plod...

Or just goes flat out with brakes deactivated.... not sure....

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Wonder where the insurance company will stand on this?

Edit I mean the loss, not mjdronfield’s suggestions!!

I’m not responsible for what happens to it after it’s been stolen.... 🤣 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Why let down by auto trader? Surely he has taken a copy of the driving license, a recent utility bill, and evidence of insurance for the test pilot?

I do that for every car I’ve sold privately, and take a photo of them as well. Not nice for anyone when this happens but should take some responsibility. And ahem, why get in a car with a stranger during lock down

Why not do it same way as bikes.

Bank transfer of full funds first before test drive

Or driving license
Passport
Bank statement or council tax bill

I think he’s blaming Autotrader because the seller/thief contacted him via them. Clearly this guys has no concept of due diligence and is now trying to blame someone else for his own stupidity, assuming it’s a true story. Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

I feel sorry for the guy but it’s not Auto Traders fault..

Jim

JCW wrote:

Wonder where the insurance company will stand on this?

If he's been shoved out of the car by the thief then that's assault so I wouldn't expect insurance to be an issue. It's no different if he had been mugged in a car park and his key taken off him.

If he's lucky he also has gap insurance  2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

if he has been shoved out of the car before or during the process of the theft and in order to action the theft, that becomes robbery, not theft, a more serious offence. Insurance companies sometimes have clauses in that don't cover theft by prospective purchasers. Be careful out there! Onto my 2nd FFRR, this time an L405 5.0L SC AB in SVO Palette black.