I've just test driven a car and had an offer accepted (around £10k). The car was listed on eBay classified along with 12 month MOT, 6 month warranty and even the offer of part exchange. So I assume I am turning up at a dealers.
When I arrive it is a residential address, the guy is selling 2 cars from his drive. I have checked with him and he says he is registered as trade and the sale will be a trade sale. I can see he has a Local Business Facebook page, with a history of selling a handful of cars, all photos from outside his house over the last few years. Not huge amounts of activity on there but a few likes on each post and no bad reviews or complaints. I have run an HPI check on the car which has come up clean and he has said that he will also provide one. If it means anything the guy seems nice and comes across to me as being honest.
Could someone please give me advice on any checks I should do to protect myself? If I'd turned up at a dealership I'd feel super comfortable about the sale, the car looks in great condition, drives great, and although it's not the cheapest t deal in the world the price offered aligns with valuations from HPI/Parkers. I'm just a little cautious about his setup selling from his drive (although also sympathetic since I am also work for myself from home!).
When I arrive it is a residential address, the guy is selling 2 cars from his drive. I have checked with him and he says he is registered as trade and the sale will be a trade sale. I can see he has a Local Business Facebook page, with a history of selling a handful of cars, all photos from outside his house over the last few years. Not huge amounts of activity on there but a few likes on each post and no bad reviews or complaints. I have run an HPI check on the car which has come up clean and he has said that he will also provide one. If it means anything the guy seems nice and comes across to me as being honest.
Could someone please give me advice on any checks I should do to protect myself? If I'd turned up at a dealership I'd feel super comfortable about the sale, the car looks in great condition, drives great, and although it's not the cheapest t deal in the world the price offered aligns with valuations from HPI/Parkers. I'm just a little cautious about his setup selling from his drive (although also sympathetic since I am also work for myself from home!).