Buying a car

[marcegaspares_0]

Hi, I recently seen a car for sale, the seller have a contract with ebay that I can get the car for 3 day to inspect and what checks I want on it, the thing is that i dont really want to get into a scam, what can you advise me ?
Thank you.

[red_magpie · Accepted solution]

This is a classic scam! Don't fall for fake claims that eBay or anyone else will hold your payment safe until you have approved the vehicle (they won't!).

In a TV programme about organised crime, a senior police officer reported that one criminal gang alone in London had registered "multiple hundreds" of fake accounts on eBay to place fraudulent listings for motor vehicles. And this is on top of ordinary sellers not mentioning faults, or lying about the vehicle's condition.

The important thing to understand is that there is NO BUYER PROTECTION WHATSOEVER for vehicles bought here, however you pay. Many buyers don't realise this, which is why they're so easily conned and why fake vehicle sales on eBay are so attractive to criminals. In one day alone we heard of three buyers who each lost over £6,000 when the cars they paid for turned out not to exist.

The golden rule is not to pay anything, not even a deposit, until you have seen the vehicle, inspected it thoroughly, including the paperwork, and had an HPI check. Then pay in cash, which is the only method of payment that is safe for both buyer and seller.

If a seller comes up with excuses not to accept these conditions, walk away from it.

[fargvs]

Beware ... you are being set up ... the vehicle may not even exist and you will almost certainly be scammed !. 

For information ... eBay do not hold deposits or offer a Trial, Escrow or Delivery service for a Vehicle which may not even exist ... Do not pay anything including a holding deposit until you have seen and examined the Vehicle personally.

Cash on inspection/collection is the safest and best payment method for vehicles ... or ... mutually agreed Bank Transfer after you have seen and examined the vehicle and agreed the purchase, the seller then releases the Vehicle and documents to you ...

No PayPal payments including holding deposits should be made as there is absolutely No Buyer payment protection offered for Collection items/Vehicles.

[redwick1]

That is a scam

Ebay have nothing to do with selling cars no contracts for 3 days inspection  or any delivery or anything else.

The only way to buy a car is to go and see it and check it over and then pay by cash or bank transfer 

There is no ebay or paypal money back guarantee

You do not pay any deposits or any money until you are satisfied the item is right

If you are not entirely sure then dont buy

There are a lot of scams on ebay and in particular on motors

At least you did the right thing being cautious and coming here

[marcegaspares_0]

The thing is that I get even this from Ebay

*General*

We realize that an item is an important purchase. When you buy an item
from eBay, you have to be completely satisfied with your investment. This
program protects your item purchase against accidents, major mechanical
failure, odometer-tampering, and salvage or flood damage. You only buy the
item if it passes your checks. These terms and conditions with our privacy
policy contain the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
relating to this transaction.

*2. Refundable Payment*

You are allowed to inspect and buy the item if a refundable payment in
amount of* £ 5,950 ( Item: 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque **)* is
sent by bank transfer to eBay's account. The item will be shipped within 24
hours after the payment will be confirmed. The transfer details become
confidential and the payment is released to the seller if you are fully
satisfied with the item .

*3. Shipping*

The item will be delivered to your location. It will be shipped within 24
hours after the payment will be cleared in our account. The shipping is
free of charge and the item is fully insured for damage during the
transportation, inspection process and prior to the physical sale.

*4. Delivery & Inspection*

You will have 3 days to inspect the item upon delivery. You have the option
to use an independent Inspection Authority to make sure that the item is as
described. Please check the exterior, interior, engine, transmission, and
accessories of the item to ensure top mechanical reliability and
outstanding condition.

*4.1.* If you decide to keep the item, we will transfer your payment to the
seller's account. The item will come with all the documents needed for
registration and the shipping company will take care of all the formalities.

*4.2.* If the item is not as described or does not pass your inspection,
the item will be collected and you will be fully refunded. Refund requests
are processed within 3 days.

If you need further information, please do not hesitate to reply to this
email and we will gladly assist.

We value your business and thank you for using eBay.
http://www.ebay.com

Thank you for using eBay

[redwick1]

That is a scam.

If you send any money by bank transfer to what they say is ebay you will never the the motor of the money again

All messages from ebay come through you Messages on your MY ebay page.
Ebay do not have anyting to do with selling motors and they do not deliver

If you read this which is ebay policy on
Particularly section 4
https://pages.ebay.co.uk/safetycentre/buyingwithconfidence/vehicle-tips.html

[papso22]

Ebay.com have different rules for vehicles and do offer an escrow service, your message has .com at the bottom.  It's even got American spelling.