Ultimate sadness - my baby got repoed!

**007XX** · 26th September 2007, 14:03

Originally Posted by 90s

For free you can txt the number plate of a bike to FIND and learn whether there is anything owing on it. Doc. attached (thanks to Steam).

Cheers 90s...

**Lias** · 26th September 2007, 14:24

Originally Posted by fishb8nz

Boo hoo, I'm so sad. Looking forward to the Taupo Track day, too.
Feeling ill, really ill!

Absolutely gutting I bet man.

If you want a hand to "talk" to the guy you brought it from let me know.

**breakaway** · 26th September 2007, 14:32

Originally Posted by 90s

For free you can txt the number plate of a bike to FIND and learn whether there is anything owing on it. Doc. attached (thanks to Steam).

That's not free, it costs 40c. Well worth it though.

**u4ea** · 26th September 2007, 14:34

Fishb8te I am really sorry this has happened to you.It must be the worst feeling in the gutt that I can imagine.It is serving as a grim warning for the rest of us.I hope you can sort something out and get your baby back without it costing you too much more.Maybe small claims court when you find the rogue in question may get some sort of resolution too...good luck and agian,I feel for ya..

u4ea

**Coyote** · 26th September 2007, 14:41

Originally Posted by breakaway

But you committed to buying a bike without doing a VIR to see if anything's owed on it? That's just stupid.

It gets pretty costly after a while of searching. I spent $150 in total on VIR reports before I stopped getting beaten around and got a bike. The information should be free

**Deviant Esq** · 26th September 2007, 14:45

I reckon. $25 is pretty steep if you're checking out a bunch of vehicles.

Totally gutted to hear about it Fishb8. Hopefully things will turn out alright.

**Coldrider** · 26th September 2007, 14:48

It's good to know there are some scumbag motorcyclists out there, hope they aren't members of KBer.
Hope it doesn't end up too expensive for you though, there's nothing that pisses me off me than paying twice.

**NZsarge** · 26th September 2007, 15:01

Originally Posted by fishb8nz

Never did a finance check on it, my daft fault! Had the BMW F650CS since Jan 2006 and not a care in the world when this morning 2 gentlemen turned up with a re-possesion order from GE Finance.

What can you do, apart from cry and get drunk. Called GE and asked how much was owed but the Privacy laws prevented them telling me anything except the account holder has 15 days to pay up, if not then Turners will advertise a repossion sale.
Boo hoo, I'm so sad. Looking forward to the Taupo Track day, too.
Feeling ill, really ill!

OH f#*k mate...that shit is rude!

**90s** · 26th September 2007, 15:03

Originally Posted by breakaway

That's not free, it costs 40c. Well worth it though.

Use a friends phone.
Not having a mobile I did. So it was free.

Anyway, its a great step when checking out a load of bikes. It rules out a major questions for 40cents before you can then check just the best with a full VIR.
Does the VIR really add much value if above this if you have checked the bike over, found it sound, think the seller is geniune, see some service history etc?

**breakaway** · 26th September 2007, 15:09

I know several people who work at insurance places and the like, so I get finance checks done for free.

90s: I only ever get the check for finances owing done on it. Previous owners etc doesn't really bother me that much.

Check this site for the "Full report" that the VIR buys you: http://www.vir.co.nz/reference/924752d5

Only get the PPSR one done tbh imo

**HenryDorsetCase** · 26th September 2007, 15:48

Originally Posted by Coyote

It gets pretty costly after a while of searching. I spent $150 in total on VIR reports before I stopped getting beaten around and got a bike. The information should be free

you can get the security information (and none of the other shite that a VIR gives you) for ~$2 from the ppsr. www.ppsr.govt.nz

**Tank** · 26th September 2007, 16:20

This happened with a friend with a car he purchased (Two days after he got it home).

Anyway - he contacted GE (or however it was) and offered to pay the outstanding amount. There is no privacy law that stops them telling you how much is owing.

You may find that its not that much, or that GE is willing to take XXX as they are only trying to recoupe some of their cash.

Best of luck and hope that it works out for you.

C

**onearmedbandit** · 26th September 2007, 16:51

Originally Posted by 422

. There is no privacy law that stops them telling you how much is owing.

C

Yes there is. In fact in my experience (over 10yrs) I have found GE to be one of the least willing to 'overlook' this law.

**Sanx** · 26th September 2007, 17:28

Some of you who know me will know that I don't use this sort of language very often, so they'll know I don't use it lightly...

GE Money are the biggest bunch of scum-sucking fraudulent immoral cunts in an industry packed with shady companies. They're entirely willing to overlook any law provided it's to their advantage, but if you ever want anything from them, be prepared to sweat blood. Keep notes about every conversation. even better, record every conversation if you're able. Whenever you speak to someone, get their full name. If they won't give it, speak to their supervisor. Ask for written confirmation of everything agreed upon. Do not take phone calls outside of business hours (one of their favourite tricks) as it's impossible to call them back outside of business hours.

FishB8 - I feel sorry for you. Hopefully getting the bike back will not prove too much of an issue. However, please be warned that GE Money will stoop to any level to get money out of you. Some of their actions are down to general disorganisation and incompetence rather than malintention, however they're not above outright fraud or harrasment if they think it might work.