What's the safest way to sell a car?

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  1. BorderTerrier

    BorderTerrier Active Member

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    Haven't traded one for many a year (always gone main dealer route) but have a private one to sell for my family.

    My business partner had someone drive off in his on a test drive, heard about other people where the money was dodgy.

    Not too fussed about top price, just being legal/safe.

    Any advice welcome!
     
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    Extremely Northern Well-Known Member

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    we want any car.com

    Office at Rotherham - offered me a grand above what other trade in firms did - I've eventually traded thro a main dealer who offered more than them - but they did say they'd match it,
     
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    redarmy990 New Member

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    i sold mine on ebay motors without any problems
     
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    Your business partner let someone have a test drive and didnt go with them...ooops
     
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    If from home you go with the guy on a test drive. Have him pay with a building society cheque which is safe, or cash. Do not let him have car or log book until money is cleared
     
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    If selling privately, make sure you go on the test drive with them (even better if 2 of you can go). Insist on a bank draft for payment - and phone the bank to make sure the draft is legit before you release the vehicle. A bank draft is treated as cleared funds and it also ensures you are not accepting either fake notes or money-laundered cash.
     
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    BorderTerrier Active Member

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    He went with him mate, looked perfectly plausible, asked all the right questions, then drove off when they were supposed to be swapping over seats!
     
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    BorderTerrier Active Member

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    Thanks for all the advice people. Some good tips there.
     
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    Always used eBay to sell car/bikes :)
     
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    I've heard that firms like webuyanycar.com etc lower their price after an on site appraisal.
     
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    LDRed Well-Known Member

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    And then put a massive "admin fee" on top. Rip off merchants.
     
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    Shotgun and a bulletproof vest.
     
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    Bawrty Motor auction you will get more for it than We buy any car.Best way if you want a quick sale i have been in car trade 20 years that is where all my unwanted px change go if you need any advice send me a message
     
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    Sensibly parked with the handbrake on. :)
     
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    Surely it's , hi vis vest, safety helmet and glasses, steel toe cap boots, risk assessment and method statement?
     
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