"Pete" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 22 May 2004 22:34:38 +0100, "New Alfa Owner" >,
> wrote:
>
> >Thanks Gents that's eased my mind. The dealer told me it was a way of AR
> >pre-registering the car but the more I thought about it (after I had paid
my
> >deposit !) the more I couldn't understand how or why a car could only
have
> >delivery miles (30) after a whole year.
> >
> >The car does have the chassis number etched into the front windscreen and
> >the side windows are also etched with some infomationl, the dealer
pointed
> >this out to me after I asked him to confirm it was not an import.
> >
> >Wish me luck with my first Alfa.
> >
> >DJ
> You should also notice on the front side windows
> an ISR number (code number and free telephone)
> The International Security Register provides both
> the owner and any buyer with a double security.
> They will tell you if the seller is actually the owner
> of the car. If the car has been stolen they will also
> tell the real owner that someone has tried to sell
> the car. <g>
>
> Along with the car documentation, owner manual, etc.,
> there should be a Red Wallet with the ISR documents.
> They have a 24/7 freephone at 07000 111333
>
> Look at the side windows of the car for the Label.
> Before you hand over the money, ask the dealer about
> the ISR. I am sure they will be happy to reassure you by
> producing the documents, or ring the number. It's free. <G>
>
> Pete

Thanks alot Pete, I will check all of that but I hand over my hard earned.

cheers

Danny