Originally Posted by Iain Mac

I'm saying that provided you have no knowledge of the outstanding finance you are an innocent purchaser and will have good title to the car.

That is different from being in the clear because A) the trade won't touch the car when you want rid (because the lender retains an interest in the vehicle)

B) The lender can't repo it but they don't have to take the flag off, so any private buyer will be cautious.

C) Unless the car is a rare one, why would you want the grief?

https://www.autocheck.co.uk/Outstand...=420&width=610

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales/...e_purchase.htm