At present there is no national guidance on this matter and it will probably be a matter of local policy.
There are organisations that do credit checks on vehicles which will also tell you if there is any outstanding credit on the vehicle. There will be a fee for this service but it is always better to check out any second hand car that you are thinking of buying.
We cannot however, recommend any specific companies or organisations. A search of the internet will reveal a list of the organisations who offer this service, the price may vary according to each company.
We have listed two examples of companies who offer this service, but do not recommend them above any others who offer this service.
