Prepayment for a car - is it safe?
Is it safe to pay the full amount for a new car before having seen it & before delivery (as asked by www.discount-new-cars.com) - they want the monies cleared and in their bank account before delivery or car collection.
I suggested view the car on the day and pay by "chaps" same day but they wanted chaps 24hrs ahead of viewing and collection.
They also suggested paying by debit card 3 working days before delivery and that the debit card payment is "safe" as I paid the initial deposit (£1000) by credit card. What is your play-safe advice?
I suggested view the car on the day and pay by "chaps" same day but they wanted chaps 24hrs ahead of viewing and collection.
They also suggested paying by debit card 3 working days before delivery and that the debit card payment is "safe" as I paid the initial deposit (£1000) by credit card. What is your play-safe advice?
Asked on 3 June 2011 by cautious1
Answered by
Honest John
I can understand their point of view because they want to pay their supplier. But I would not deal in this way. Cash on delivery only.
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