Notes on the Carproof:koffey wrote: ↑In this case, you do not get a carproof where as a dealer typically will supply one. Nothing wrong with buying your own UVIP and nothing wrong with you buying your own carproof. A lot of buyers are appalled that as a private buyer, either may not be supplied. Do you own homework and CYA yourself in life I always say. What's $20 here or there.
- Dealers have accounts with Carproof whereby they pay a set fee and have unlimited reports. If a car is clean, there is no reason the dealer shouldn't share the Carproof with you. If no Carproof is offered, assume the worst.
- Always ask to see the Carproof on the salesman's computer screen, run there and then. Don't accept a pre-printed copy which may have been edited before printing, or pages omitted after printing.
- Be aware that a Carproof report may still not have a full history on a car. Not all places report to it. If you're buying expensive/high end and are worried about accident damage, a thorough PPI is the way forward.
As I mentioned in my previous post, totally agree that for $20 on a 5-figure investment, there's no reason not to get a UVIP.