Buying with confidence

Buy your next car in confidence by following the below advice.

It is important to do the following:

• Carry out a history check
• Check the paperwork
• Avoiding fraudsters

History check
We always recommend that you carry out a history check on any car that you are interested in buying. We give you the tools to buy your car in confidence. Our car check enables you to discover the history of any used car giving you the peace of mind to buy the used car that you want. Carrying a history check can help you determine whether the car has been written off, recorded as stolen, scrapped, had any colour changes and will provide you with a comprehensive history of the vehicle. Click on the car check link below to find out more and carry out a history check on a car now.

Car check

Checking the paperwork
Having a full set of paperwork will give you confidence to buy your next car knowing that it is roadworthy, registered to the rightful owner at the right address, and has been serviced and looked after. Closely check the car’s service history, MOT certificate and V5C document. All of this can reveal a lot about the car’s roadworthiness and history. A car without paperwork can leave you with problems further down the line

Find out more about car paperwork

Avoiding fraudsters
You’ve found an advert for a car you’re interested in. Before you pick up the phone to make that call, be on your guard for premium rate phone scams. Numbers to watch out for are those beginning with 09, and 070. It is important to be vigilant otherwise you could be charged at a high rate per minute.

If you are buying a car internationally take great caution. Make sure you know who you are dealing with at the other end and be very careful not to part with your money until you have seen the car and the seller in the flesh. Be cautious of anyone asking for upfront payments, DesperateSeller does not accept any advertisements from international sellers.

Everyone wants a bargain, but if the price of a car sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be wary and check the telephone number, always visit the seller at their home address or if through trade at their dealership.

Taking these simple steps and thoroughly checking through all the car’s paperwork and history should set you up to buy your next car in confidence.