Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Stop Car hp companys chasing reg keepers for outstanding debt.Chase the debtor.

If you buy a car with outstanding finance that you know nothing about you become liable for that debt not the person who sold a car that they legaly do not own. Chase the debtor for outstanding monies not the innocent party who may now lose their new car.

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