“Government sold me stolen car”: car dealer files complaint

After purchasing the car, the trader notices that the chassis number on the car does not match that on the on-board computer.

“We also informed the FIN Shop that there is something bizarre about that car, it has two chassis numbers,” says Brecht Van Hecke. My explanation was that the car has an accident history, we just had it reported. We also had that car inspected, nothing noticed at the inspection either. And now we’re in the story of, a week later you get a phone call from the police, look, that vehicle has been stolen.”

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Government wants to pay back

According to the Brussels public prosecutor’s office, the car was first incorrectly linked to an owner in Spain. But later the Brussels police discovered that the car had been stolen. The car that the trader bought was then seized again. The government’s online store now wants to refund the car to the trader.

“We also incurred costs, we ordered a total of four keys. First two incorrect, then two correct. We ordered a certificate of conformity. I think I have a cost of 3,000 euros myself, with keys, inspection and work and such.”