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How can I arrange a safe transfer of money when selling my car? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my car privately and have some concern about being scammed. I have read of all sorts of clever ways that scammers use to cheat people without... -
Car buyers warned of new airbag scam 5 Mar 2024 (News)
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Weird Insurance Scam?? 1 Mar 2024 (Forum)
Today I received a text message and missed called from an insurance underwrite asking me to call them about an alleged incident I was involved in. ... -
We sold our car but now the buyer says there's something wrong and wants compensation - is this a scam? 23 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
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.... -
Where to buy used cars nowadays? 3 Feb 2024 (Forum)
Gumtree - see autotrader and doesn’t seem to be as popular as it used to be for used cars Facebook marketplace - everyone knows about this one. Mostly scams. The odd genuine seller but have to be extremely careful and wade through loads of r******. Shpock - seems less scammy than Facebook -
Tyres - Online Tyre Possible Scam? (Targo Tyres) 12 Jan 2024 (Forum)
Hello Backroomers, I'm not sure if it's been covered (nothng in the search), but be warned that Targo Tyres (https://targo-tyres.co.uk) might appear to be a scam. I ordered four tyres in early December, nothing arrived. Despite many emails I've heard nothing. The phone number (of course -
Breakdown cover 1 mile scam? 9 Jan 2024 (Forum)
? Seems a bit of a scam to me. Perhaps many people don't realise how far that is? Goto google maps, right click on your home, then click measure distance, and drag a 1 mile (or 1.6km) radius, pull it in all directions, and ask yourself, what would i do if my car broke down -
I have seen a car for sale on Facebook but the same car is advertised in multiple locations - is this a scam? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I saw a Suzuki Jimny for sale on Facebook Marketplace which i was interested in, so sent a reply to the ad. While waiting for a reply I started scrolling... -
I have seen a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace - is it a scam? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Where can I find a replacement wiper motor for a Hyundai Terracan? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 55 plate Hyundai Terracan, the engine is beautiful and purrs or so I am told, so it's not a vehicle I want to scrap as it's used for winter travel... -
Private registration Facebook sales scam warning 5 Sep 2023 (News)
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Changes to Dart Crossing charge accounts 28 Aug 2023 (Forum)
Confused-Had an E-mail asking me to re-validate my charge card details from 28/7-fine-not a scam. “Either do it on 28/7 or when you next cross” I might need to cross today-does that mean my existing payment is invalid unless I update it or shall I re-validate on 28/7. Tried to update on line -
CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
company offers you an Aston Martin the insurer of the at-fault driver cannot be expected to pay the additional hire costs. Falsely "upgrading" you is a well established scam. Never accept a credit hire vehicle which is better than the vehicle it is replacing unless the hire company guarantees in writing -
Ghost brokers scam on the rise says LV 10 May 2023 (News)
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Pondering: Car dealers selling faulty cars? 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
warrantee, so to scam them to get free repairs? -
What should I look for when buying a used van? 8 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Volkswagen Golf - Just had car accident, feeling being scammed 23 Nov 2022 (Forum)
My car touched the rearview mirror of the white car on the left , but the other white car driver removed the cover of the right rearview mirror, claiming... -
Mercedes-Benz C200 - K&N air filter voided my car insurance 9 Sep 2022 (Forum)
the modification, so I need some advice on how to get my money back off these scamming crooks! (deleted... avoid at all cost!) Its took 10 weeks to get to this conclusion, within this time I have lost my job due to not being able to get to work and developed minor mental problems and caused me