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Potential scam?

  • 05-02-2016 8:47am
    #1
    spodoinkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 308 ✭✭


    Ive seen a car advertised in Northern Ireland, reg search shows write off cat d, price reflects this. Ive asked the seller what was the damage and he said he can email me pictures. He then went to say the car is still in England but can be collected or brought over for a buyer. Is it possible this will be a genuine sale?


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  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    spodoinkle wrote: »
    Ive seen a car advertised in Northern Ireland, reg search shows write off cat d, price reflects this. Ive asked the seller what was the damage and he said he can email me pictures. He then went to say the car is still in England but can be collected or brought over for a buyer. Is it possible this will be a genuine sale?



    Do not part cash unless car is in your hands and all is correct.

    Possible scam alright go in both eyes wide open.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Sounds like it could just be a trader who mainly deals in sourcing damaged repairable vehicles in the UK because they are cheaper and then sells them on up North. Not necessarily a scam but I'd be very cautious and certainly would not be putting down any deposit on a car until I seen it in the flesh, had it thoroughly inspected and did a detailed background check on it's history especially around the Cat D incident.

    Also remember that the car needs to be cheaper than a similar car that hasn't been damaged/repaired. It will also be worth less when you go to sell it on.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Sounds like drop shipping.
    Dealer has a connection in England and gets a percentage on the sale.

    If you're worried just walk away, there's plenty cars out there and purchasing should be hassle-free.


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