Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - Are these sites trustworthy?

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Sat 23 Aug 2008 10:23
Are these sites trustworthy? - drew1103
I have been on a website to get a valuation on my 2001 Y reg, 126k 2.0DTi Zaffy. THey have offered a price of £1470 and arranged an appointment for tomorrow at a used car dealership in Leeds. I take my car there, they look at it and then if they are happy, complete the transaction (and possibly offer more if they think it' swrth it). They have stated that I bring the V5, proofs of id and then sign the car over to them. They will give a receipt of sale and transer the money into my account in 3 to 4 days.

Has anybody had dealings with this type of sale as it seems a little iffy to me that I give someone, who I don't know, my car with documentation and them only get paid a few days later. Any suggestions?
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Sat 23 Aug 2008 10:42
Are these sites trustworthy? - DP
That's because it is iffy

Never *ever* hand over a car and/or its paperwork without cleared payment. The used car dealership wouldn't let you drive one of their cars off the forecourt promising payment in "3 to 4 days".

Money changes hands (or clears electronically), then the goods change hands. It's common sense.

Also if it is a scam, your insurers won't pay out!

Cheers
DP





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Sat 23 Aug 2008 10:49
Are these sites trustworthy? - drew1103
Cheers DP, I'm glad it's not just me who thinks it's dodgy. I'm of the same opinion, you pay, you get. Thanks
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Sat 23 Aug 2008 11:06
Are these sites trustworthy? - DP
I wouldn't have thought you'd have too much hassle selling it privately. It's a cheap, economical no-nonsense family diesel workhorse for £1500, Plus, the Zafira is generally quite well regarded as a used car. I reckon someone will snap it up.

Cheers
DP

Edited by DP on 23/08/2008 at 11:08

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Sat 23 Aug 2008 11:09
Are these sites trustworthy? - midlifecrisis
One of the major sites that 'buy your car' is linked to a major car supermarket. I only know one person who has used them. The price they offered was already laughable, but when he got there, they began to find numerous 'faults' and offered even less.

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Sat 23 Aug 2008 12:34
Are these sites trustworthy? - drew1103
This site was in association with a used car supermarket (******FT). I would assume they would find various things to pick up on just to bring the price down. A few years ago I foolishly went with the family to look at cars at this place and we ended up having to run out as they have the most pushy salesmen I have ever met. I think I'll steer clear.

Thanks for the imput.
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