Safe buying: 6 signs of fraud
Most showrooms are honest, but these signs mean you should stop and check.
1. A price far below the market
A very tempting price is the first sign. Compare with the market averages in the buying guide and the price indicator on the car page.
Tip: Noticed something suspicious in a listing? Report it on the complaints page.
2. A deposit before you see the car
Never transfer any money before you see the car yourself and check its papers.
3. Rush and pressure
“Another buyer is coming now” is a well-known pressure tactic. Take your time.
4. Refusing an inspection
A showroom confident in its car won’t refuse an inspection at an approved centre.
5. Papers that don’t match the car
The chassis number on the registration must match the number on the car itself.
6. Paying a personal account
Pay the showroom itself in a traceable way. Marrd never asks for your details and never receives money.
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