Hi guys, would like to get feedback and advise on my situation.

Recently i found a used car that i really liked on FB. Test drove it, and brought the car to a mechanic, everything seems ok so i proceeded to gave the seller a deposit of 2.5k.

then, few days ago, i had a family gathering and told my story to my relatives where 2 of the uncles who is a used car dealer gave advise to do SCRUT test before finalizing it.

lo and behold, found out that the report is very very suspicious where a lot of N/A on the fields. they guess that the seller just recently changed the car plate no, which is true considering the car plate no format. they said it's a major red flags. the VIN report also all returns N/A for the fields.

Uncles suggest me dont buy cus maybe the car got issue d, maybe banjir or accident, or repo, etc

my fault is that i thought my homework to buy used car is finished once i brought to a mechanic. didn't knew that SCRUT can be so important.

I then proceeded to call the seller the next day that i would like to cancel the deal, but mentioned that i have money issues instead, but the seller kept pressing to proceed with the balance as he has done the PUSPAKOM and thumbprint, used all of the 2.5k, and mentioning that i promised the seller to buy the car, etc etc.

Any advise here?

This post has been edited by alphacross: Jan 14 2025, 02:19 PM

just buy it la...aready pay depo,,u wont be getting it back......and thing can just proof u bought on that date....so previus watever happen not your bisness

I thought data from SCRUT only available when the car was involved in some kind of accident and performed insurance claims.

U are giving bad advise.

OP did u sign anything?

i dont even know wtf is SCRUT

No don't. 2.5k is chump change compared to a potential problematic car.

scrut is a way to see whether the car has been involved in any accidents/etc.

any website to check?

https://scrut.my/

that's why N/A as is not available is suspicious rather than yes/no. like the car has a new history or settle behind

This is the report for the car

compared to one of report my uncle did



didn't sign anything, all agreement is only spoken f2f, he took photo of my IC and driving license.


my mechanic uncle oso quoted if want to fix, prepare 5k budget to fix.

https://scrut.my/



This post has been edited by alphacross: Jan 14 2025, 02:39 PM

take that RM2.5k as tuition fees.

If gut feeling not right, then don't buy.

As for the deposit, seller can forfeit it as buyer change mind. Up to his generosity if he wants to return or not.

Btw, what does your B&W deposit agreement says about refund?

I was prepared to forfeit the deposit. still, it pains my heart deeply.
GPT mentioned that i can bring it to small claims court as the VIN and car plate no potential misrepresentation with malicious intent. not sure it's worth the hassle or not.

there's no B&W agreement signed, only verbal agreement made. he also took a photo of my IC and driving license for him to proceed with PUSPAKOM and his thumbprint. He also mentioned that he has used up all of the 2.5k for the processing fee.

I have not transferred the balance remaining nor made my thumbprint.

This post has been edited by alphacross: Jan 14 2025, 03:04 PM

Below 5k can go fight case n Small Claim Court. You got a good caaw via the scrut report discrepancy.

This post has been edited by JoeYoung: Jan 14 2025, 03:30 PM

I think runner fee + Puspakom is definitely less than 2,500

I don't know much about what seller needs to do but send for PUSPAKOM change of ownership only costs RM35 (after tax RM37.8) and JPJ another RM100 (100 or 200 I forgot).

what processing fee need 2.5k lol

You did brought the car to the mechanic right? They didn't see any fault correct?
You should check with Scrut why it's N/A.

shoudl have asked your relative first. gg

this car must be special, like modified car? :X

N/A means scrut dont have the data la..

what so suspicious about it.. and you dont even tell us what car model it is..

seller oso mentioned via WA bebas accident banjir. maybe can collect all evidence and fight

never bought a car before and didnt knew about this thing, i tot need to pay this that runner is expensive. now i know is cheaper than 2.5k


my uncle mechanic say nothing wrong, expected worn and torn parts for second hand car , just some sound on the below which need do replace steering rack, absorber, etc.
today called him up and told my situation, he say u shud have done more thorough home work, i can only tell u is it still can drive or not only
lemme try ask their CS

This post has been edited by alphacross: Jan 14 2025, 04:27 PM