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Cheap cars from the Isle of Man - too good to be true?

I have seen the websites "autousedcar.co.uk" and "autoparks.co.uk" advertising used vehicles for sale online. They require payment upfront prior to delivery and. Could you advise if this is a "known" scam or otherwise. I have read online consumer reviews and still undecided.

Asked on 28 March 2011 by JCB1

Answered by Honest John
"Auto Parks PLC" is on a list of websites that the Isle of Man Government is warning against:
www.gov.im/fsc/ViewNews.gov?page=lib/news/fsc/bogu...l

Be very wary of any company offering cheap cars from the Isle of Man.
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