| If you are looking to Buy a Quad Bike or ATV, we | | | | you are buying it from, or through one of the |
| have listed below some tips and tricks which gives an | | | | reputable services offered by eg "The AA" or "The |
| insight into what to look for. Even though many Quad | | | | RAC." I would much prefer to know that the |
| Bikes are fitted with a distance registration device | | | | purchase was as described and take delivery of the |
| (speedometer with mileage counter) some off road | | | | goods than the other way round, take delivery and |
| machines do not have them. This obviously does not | | | | find it is not what you thought it was going to be. |
| help when trying to find out how long the engine has | | | | - Tip 4 - Never buy a New Quad Bike or Used Quad |
| been ran for or how many miles the Quad Bike or | | | | Bike without any documentation. Once the vehicle is |
| ATV has covered. | | | | in your possession you are 9/10ths of the law the |
| Even though it is a legal requirement to have a | | | | owner. But, unless you have legal title and there is a |
| speedometer fitted for on road use, it does not | | | | hidden history then there is fair chance that |
| always come with a mileage recording meter. Some | | | | something could be out of your control. With |
| of the Chinese imported vehicles just come with a | | | | off-road quad bikes or atv's it is slightly different as |
| basic speedometer and no mileage recording meter | | | | they do not have registration certificates. The only |
| at all. | | | | thing you have us possibly a receipt. If it is a new |
| Buying Guidelines | | | | quad bike or atv, Imported Quad Bike or any |
| - Tip 1 - Always make sure that when buying any | | | | imported vehicle for that matter, make sure you |
| vehicle be it a Quadbike - ATV - Buggy - MiniMoto | | | | have the correct documentation from the person |
| that you always see a picture before you buy it. | | | | you are buying it through. This will include an EU |
| With so many being scattered around the country, | | | | certificate of conformity and also a HMCS Tax and |
| sometimes you have to buy out of your area to find | | | | VAT paid certificate to say that duty has been paid. |
| the right one. If you find one in a magazine or | | | | Without the later two, you can be still liable for |
| newspaper always make sure you contact the seller | | | | paying any outstanding duty should they HMCE find |
| and ask for some pictures to be sent via email first. | | | | that it has not been paid. |
| If this is not possible then our advice is to stay clear | | | | - Tip 5 - If you are ever in doubt about buying a |
| and keep looking | | | | Quad Bike Or ATV then you should make sure that |
| - Tip 2 - There are many sources for buying Quad | | | | you use the legal system to find any data before |
| Bikes and ATV's etc, some better than others. One | | | | becoming the owner. We recommend you use HPi as |
| issue that we see more than most are when people | | | | your number one resource tool for finding history on |
| buy from auction sites and don't receive the goods | | | | any vehicle, so don't go and buy it, till you HPi it! |
| or they arrive "Not As Described. Most of the auction | | | | Page Summary |
| sites are based outside of the UK and if you ever | | | | 1) Make sure you know what it is your buying |
| come across this problem, it is extremely difficult to | | | | 2) If you have the option - avoid using auctions if |
| get the complete details from them should you wish | | | | possible |
| to pursue the seller in court. | | | | 3) Use professional services to check your purchase |
| - Tip 3 - If you are spending over £500 on | | | | first before parting with the cash |
| your purchase it is always a good idea to get the | | | | 4) Always make sure the bike or buggy has real |
| Quad Bike, ATV, Buggy or Minimoto checked over | | | | documentation - no docs - no dollars |
| before you pay. This is a wise move for the sake of | | | | 5) If in doubt - use HPi to find out the history of |
| say £100 to a local garage in the area where | | | | your purchase. |