I will try trading Standards again, they did say they would not deal with private sales, maybe I will help someone helpful this time. Will keep you posted........

Thanks Kev The milaege (according to MOT history) read 135k in 2007 then 62k in Jan 2008. I have informed the DVLA but they are not interested and told me to call Police who can't help either. It just seems people can break the law and tamper with Mileage readings without any consequences......... maybe thats why they do it!!

Well done Simon........... I know this is a long shot, I bought a car with the mileage altered, service history book, which was a fraud. Taken car to garage and will need to spend over £600.00 to get up to scratch. Have been in touch with just about every organisation and told my rights are limited because it was a private sale. Do you think I have any hope ???

I bought the car from ebay....... I will be in touch with previous owner as soon as I get that information form DVLA, thanks for all your comments.

I certainly have learned the lesson!! I will have the car looked over this week - and hopefully it won't end up cost a fortune. Don't think its worth going down the small claims route. Thanks for your advice.

I bought the car a week ago - I am waiting for the log book from DVLA but have sent in a request to get the registered owners address asap.

I bought a used car, private sale. However I later discovered when I did a MOT history check that the car had 135k in 2007 and then 62k in 2008. Also since discovered that the Renault service booked which is stamped with Renault is false. The seller won't respond to my calls, and seems to no longer live at the address??? or so I am being told. He said he was selling the car for his sister-in-law. The car is not stolen and is registered with one previous owner. I have been in touch with DVLA, NMR, Trading Standards and Police and seems there is nothing I can do........ even though in my mind the law seems to have been broken. Seems the last resort is to go to the small claims court - just wondering if anyone has had a similiar experience. Hindsight is a wonderful thing !!

At last managed to find my way around the forum. phew!! easy when you know how( which I don't at the moment) forum are a new concept for me :o Pomella