Copies vs. Originals
#1
Copies vs. Originals
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I know for a fact a W30 is authentic; unfortunately, the original paperwork was lost with the transfer of the car to the buyer in 2016. My question is if one purchsed a car in such a situation would the resale number take a hit down the road because the documentation consists only of copies rather than originals to support W30 authentication? I'm talking copies of window sticker, broadcast card etc.
I know for a fact a W30 is authentic; unfortunately, the original paperwork was lost with the transfer of the car to the buyer in 2016. My question is if one purchsed a car in such a situation would the resale number take a hit down the road because the documentation consists only of copies rather than originals to support W30 authentication? I'm talking copies of window sticker, broadcast card etc.
#2
It would matter to me. Frankly, I don't understand how someone who thought the original document was important enough to get a copy of it would somehow "lose" the original itself. Unfortunately factory paper can be faked and in these days of photoshop, a mere copy of an original document is even easier to fake.
However, If you had an inspection report from a nationally trusted authority to validate the car, that would help offset doubt of potential buyers downstream.
tc
However, If you had an inspection report from a nationally trusted authority to validate the car, that would help offset doubt of potential buyers downstream.
tc
Last edited by 4+4+2=10; April 19th, 2020 at 11:17 AM.
#3
Remove fake from the equation. The copies are legit. As important as documentation is mishandling does occur.
I woiuld expect the value would be negatively affected to some degree unknown to me.
I woiuld expect the value would be negatively affected to some degree unknown to me.
Last edited by tnswt; April 19th, 2020 at 02:18 PM.
#5
My opinion,yes the resale value would take a hit.
Personally I would not trust copies.
When original documents are tampered with,a person can make a copy,then make a copy of the copy and so on,the more the copies are copied,it helps cover up the tampering.
Personally I would not trust copies.
When original documents are tampered with,a person can make a copy,then make a copy of the copy and so on,the more the copies are copied,it helps cover up the tampering.
#8
How about other verifications, does it have an automatic? An OW code transmission with matching vin number would work if it hasn't been tampered with. It's getting tougher to verify anything these days with all the counterfeiting going on.
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