Do's and don'ts

Make sure you never arrange to view the vehicle in a "mutual" location, such as a car park or similar. As yourself why doesn't the seller want to let me find out their address?

Make sure you have a landline telephone number not just a mobile. This again gives you a secure contact number that you can phone if you have any problems

Check out the rogue trader passing themselves off a private seller. To check this always ask as your first question if "the car" is still for sale?' if the response is "which one?" or evasive, this is a real give away. Unreputable traders will sell dodgy vehicles through mock private sales to avoid their legal obligations.

Arrange a professional Vehicle Inspection and a Vehicle Data Check prior to any purchase.