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Clocking involves reducing the mileage of a vehicle by either a digital interface or by manually adjusting the analogue clock to deceive a buyer hence increasing the value of the vehicle. Click here

Cloning involves taking the identity of a vehicle and copying it onto another vehicle that is the same make and model as a stolen vehicle by forging its documentation and chassis number as well as the [..]

This means the vehicle is currently taxed or has provision to be taxed and is on our roads.

A cut ‘n’ shut is usually two written off cars welded together. They are generally unsafe and are usually worthless when you go to sell them. Avoid them at all costs. A Cartell Four Star Check should [..]

European Parliament and Council Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles sets out specific measures to be put in place by Member States in relation to the collection, storage, treatment, dismantli [..]

Gross Vehicle Weight is defined as the most recent gross weight of a vehicle.

A Hackney is usually a Private Hire Vehicle usually operating out of an office. These vehicles are expected to do high mileage.

HPI is a finance company which holds details on vehicles currently on finance. A vehicle on finance is generally owned by the lender and is not to be sold without the lender being reimbursed.

Vehicle importation into Ireland has been on the rise steadily. All second hand imported vehicles are deemed a higher risk. Be sure to see the previous registration before you buy. A Cartell Car Check [..]