So I was getting an i30 for $13k from a private seller. Dealers seem to be selling it at $16k. Seller had advertised they have full logbook and 2 keys. I checked the car - got a pre purchase inspection from a company called GPS Australia. They reported a lot of scratches and scuffs on the car but mechanically no issues except battery not taking full load. They still rated it poor as they had clicked some 15 or so pictures regarding physical aspects also stating that rear bumper has slight colour difference and may have been repainted. But when I checked the car, it didn't look so bad - since it was 7 years old I was anyway not expecting it blemish-free. And so I went ahead to buy and made the payment.
the red flags:
- They said they are not able to find the logbook and the second key as they recently shifted. They had committed at the time of buying that they will look for it and call me up. After 3 days, I feel they have no intention of finding anything.
- While PPSR was clean, I could see that it was previously registered to a business outside NSW. Then the registration changed to NSW.
Now I am worried although the inspection did not give any mechanical issues or engine faults. I am thinking of taking it to Hyundai authorised service centre, but am worried if this thing is a rebirthed car or something fishy. Not sure. I have their address, licence copy etc, but I don't think I can do anything to return this (I haven't still transferred rego).
That is a redflag on its own.