Re buying a vehicle then bank tranfere

[ant-817480]

Hi im hoping to win a van in auction.

The buyer wants me to bank tranfere the money after auction.

Im then to organise a courier.

Am I protected in anyway if the seller is fake and i dont get what ive paid for?

Thank you

[fargvs]

Beware ! ...  this sounds like the start of a classic scam ... Van will not exist ... anyone who makes an offer or attempts to buy through messages is likely to lose their money if they proceed with this deal arrangement ... eBay do not  hold the monies/offer a Trial period/ Escrow/Collection or Delivery service for Vehicles... Do not pay anything including requested Deposits/ Bank Transfers until you have arranged a visit to view and examine the Vehicle personally.  ... Unsuitable on inspection ... walk away with your Cash intact.

Cash on inspection/collection is the safest and best payment method for vehicles ...(or mutually agreed cleared and confirmed Bank Transfer after you have seen the vehicle and then the seller will release the Vehicle and documents to you) ... No PayPal payments including holding deposits should be given as there is absolutely No payment protection is offered for Vehicles. 

[plpmr]

you never pay until you have seen and fully checked out the vehicle and documentation and are read to drive it away - there's no buyer protection for vehicles.