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• Car scams and frauds (Article)
  The most common car scams targeting motorists, how to spot them and how to avoid being a victim. Don't be ripped off by a fraudster... What you need to know Spotting fake licence renewal websites
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  Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks (Article)
  What damage is reported in a check Common van buying scams
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS Sun, 16 Sep 2001 (A RIP-OUT RIP-OFF GUIDE FOR WORKSHOP MANAGERS TO HELP MAXIMISE SERVICE REVENUES) After extensive research, Dishonest John presents 26 top tips for dodgy service managers who prefer to put profits before punters
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  Common classic car scams How much is my car worth? 'How to' guides
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  Best place to sell a van How to sell your van for free Latest scams
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  Cheap Van & Pick-Up GAP Insurance (Article)
  no further use. GAP insurance scams and tricks Designed to ensure you suffer no financial shortfall if your vehicle is written-off or stolen, GAP (guaranteed asset protection) insurance can be a useful financial product for some people. However, with some van dealers being
• 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
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  
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  Drivers warned over new DVLA text message scam 14 Jul 2018 (News)
  Drivers are being warned about a new DVLA text scam that cheats recipients out of money by claiming to be a VED road tax refund. The RAC claims that motorists are being targeted with promises of sizable refunds that will be paid direct into their bank accounts
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  Top 10 insurance scams 8 Apr 2015 (News)
  or gang would attempt to make illicit gains via insurance fraud. It’s a problem that’s estimated to cost over £1bn per year in the UK. Here are the most common scams:
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  E-mail Scam 22 Apr 2008 (News)
  Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., has issued a warning to its customers and to other motorists that unscrupulous individuals are perpetrating an e-mail scam hiding behind the brand. E-mail recipients are being advised that they have won a major prize in an e-mail lottery
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  Car sellers warned about scam 28 May 2009 (News)
  Motorists planning on selling a car have been urged to be on their guard against a new scam. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has highlighted a con called vehicle matching. When a seller places an advert
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  Drivers warned of new DVLA text message scam 8 Feb 2018 (News)
  The DVLA is warning drivers about a fake text message scam in which  fraudsters offer motorists bogus refunds on their car tax. The text message reads: “FINAL REQUEST: DVLA Swansea have been trying to contact you, Click below for more
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  Police issue warning over bogus speeding ticket emails 21 Dec 2016 (News)
  Police are warning motorists to be aware of a scam speeding ticket email that’s designed to steal bank details from drivers across the UK. The scam email claims to be from Manchester Police and includes details of a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP
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  OFT WARNS OF £3MILLION CAR-SELLING SCAM 28 May 2009 (News)
  The OFT is today warning consumers about vehicle matching scams which cost UK consumers nearly £3 million every year. Vehicle matching scams work by approaching consumers selling their cars and promising falsely to match them with definite buyers. Typically, the seller is cold
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  Drivers warned over new cold-calling insurance scam 31 Aug 2018 (News)
  message scam “Any cold callers saying they are connected with the ABI are cowboys trying to scam honest people into making a fake claim" The ABI says it would never contact individuals about a personal injury claim. It has also
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  How to Avoid a Cloned Car on a Stolen V5C 3 Feb 2010 (News)
  On the back of the news that a car cloning scam has cost UK consumers £13m, Auto Trader has issued the following statement educating consumers on how to very simply avoid falling victim. The scam uses blank log books stolen from the DVLA, allowing fraudsters to present a stolen
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  Coronavirus: Public warned of DVLA refund scam 27 Mar 2020 (News)
  . The scam involves a text message or email from the fraudsters - posing as the DVLA - offering money back following road tax and/or MoT changes regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The victim is then often instructed to click a link and fill in a form with personal bank account details
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  Drivers warned of fake FCA compensation scam 23 Sep 2019 (News)
  Drivers are being warned about a new scam which uses fake texts, emails, letters and phone calls from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to scam vulnerable victims out of their bank details and other personal information - leaving them open to theft. The FCA has warned
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  Buyers warned over classic car brokerage scam 15 May 2019 (News)
  Classic car buyers are being warned to be vigilant over a new scam which claims to be using Honest John.co.uk as a brokerage. As part of the con, fraudsters clone a recent car for sale advert – copying the words and pictures of a real car that has been advertised for sale. The fake