I dunno, do they cover up the number plate when they drive to the supermarket? Dimwits!
tygertung,
Jun 5, 8:10am
Dunno, just makes the photos look shitty.
raewyn2,
Jun 5, 8:25am
You might want a carjam or similar report. And, you can get the details when the car is owned by a company. Sometimes it's interesting to learn that the dealer selling the car is not the dealer that owns it. If the plate is not shown, you have to wonder what they're hiding.
marte,
Jun 5, 8:35am
People make fake plates to a indentical car knowing that its registered & WOF so they dont get pulled up or ticketed in it, or petrol drive offs.
kazbanz,
Jun 5, 6:38pm
Either they are idiots or the picture is of another car in better shape.
curlcrown,
Jun 5, 6:57pm
Paranoia, maybe they think someone is going to look up their address and steal the car, or for some bizarre reason change it into their name. In either case that could happen simply driving around or parked somewhere. To me it looks dodgy and raises a red flag.
stevo2,
Jun 5, 7:08pm
Retards are trying to stop you carjamming it because there's money owing? Do they forget the plate number is in the details section? JBK559
bumfacingdown,
Jun 5, 7:10pm
Does the Reg in the advertisement actually line up with the car in the pic?
intrade,
Jun 5, 10:08pm
Well i dont know on the interweb some cover up plates due to laws. and i just got notification from youtube that you need now permission from people you show faces due to blablabla. So if i was to show my face i would have to ask my self if i allow my face to be filmed? It is getting worse worldwide. One company just got a demand to repay money they got from a client because they got paid why the person was insolvent= bankrupt. So I could see how somone could be just confused or not sure about if you can show a plate . or be a scammer to work the laws for them selfs. His lawyer said they try every trick to make money for recivers.
car__parts,
Jun 6, 5:03am
Any one can steal your registration and get all the details. Change the ownership to themselves,have access to vin number etc, put your car on hold, cancel the plates etc and if you go to the police they wont do any thing about it unless you have a loud stereo. So that is why we cover our number plates when on the web. Only in NZ though.
franc123,
Jun 6, 5:23am
Not sure what the point of changing registered ownership (which is all it is, it doesnt mean you legitimately own it) into your name unless you were planning to steal it, which obviously still doesnt make it yours. All those things require you to submit ID, not like you can do it anonymously. Covering plates up means you're hiding something, usually the fact its still got security interests on it or theres false/shonky details involved and you are seeking a not so clued up bunny who is desperate for transport to hand over the cash or swap no questions asked. Oh and COF 'stains' lol. Nothing more.
bumfacingdown,
Jun 6, 5:25am
Is the Reg not part of the must fill in when submitting your ad?
franc123,
Jun 6, 5:28am
On here yes, not 'other' mediums. Makes no difference to me personally, no plate details submitted=no enquiry from me
tgray,
Jun 6, 5:51pm
Maybe Trademe should make it a requirement to display number plates if a car is registered?
tony9,
Jun 6, 6:27pm
Likely that will only encourage the shonky ones to use a false plate.
As it is now - attempt to obscure plate = higher potential for something wrong, more investigation needed or walk away.
kazbanz,
Jun 6, 6:55pm
not for dealers for obvious reasons
bumfacingdown,
Jul 30, 5:02am
And there is enough dodgy ones of those around
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