We sold our car but now the buyer says there's something wrong and wants compensation - is this a scam?

We sold our car after the buyer had a test drive, but the buyer is suggesting there is something wrong with the car, contrary to any issues in the past. They are now asking to be compensated for more than...

I have seen a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace - is it a scam?

I saw a Vauxhall Adam for sale on Facebook Marketplace it was a 2019 plate and price was £2700 Turns out I had to get in touch with a delivery company to get it delivered and when I asked them why the...

What should I look for when buying a used van?

I've found what looks like a great deal on a van (2017 Renault Trafic, 20,000 miles, £14,250). Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for? Any alarm bells or questions to ask?

Am I being targeted by an overpayment scam?

I have provisionally sold my MG Magnette online. After several days, I received a check paid in Euros for more than the asking price of the car. When I questioned the buyer, he said the overpayment was...

How do I tell if an email is a scam?

I’ve just received an email about renewing my driving licence, which I am sure is a phishing attempt.

A dealer buying my car wants to bank details so they can deposit a small amount of money - is this safe?

The dealer buying my car has asked for my bank details so that he can deposit a small amount of money prior to the actual sale. Is this safe? I know you said that sellers should ask for cash, but the dealer...

I found a car I like online - how do I ensure it's not a scam?

I sold my beloved Citroen DS in 2012. I was looking for another one and discovered my old one for sale on car-from-uk.com. I can't seem to make heads or tails of the site. Can you advise me?

How do you ensure your car isn't being used when you leave it parked at an airport?

Do you have any advice regarding airport car parks? I recently read about yet another scam where an independent contractor offered off-site parking in a muddy field and cars were returned either damaged...

How can you tell if online car selling companies are scams?

There's a company that sells repossessed vehicles at a price that seems too good to be true. Is this a scam?

Is ClassicCarsHQ a scam site?

I saw a car for sale on a website called ClassicCarsHQ and emailed the seller, but got no reply. Upon further investigation all the sellers have the same email address and map location. The email page...