Has anyone ever bought a car off ebay?
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The ad should give you the option to check whether its dodgy or not, it would say "Get the Vehical Status Report" in the description. I wouldn't buy it unless I had checked that 1st. Good luck and happy bidding LOL!
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I've sold one and the guy got a bargain cos i didn't put a reserve (D'oh). A golf is worth more than that so check it out before buying and get it hpi checked etc.
Yes it is a con. Steer well clear. Trust me.
Think about it. Is a 2004 Golf only worth £3000?
My friend Ben bought a vespa and he was fine. it cost a little under a thousand but he didn't have any problems. He fell off it though because he's an idiot but that was the only drama.
my sister as brought 4 cars off ebay and no probs, but i brought one for 12,000 after id had it 4 hours and it broke down have paid 2 grand putting it right. just be very careful that sound way to cheap for a car like that, you know what they say if it sounds too good to be true then it properly is !!
My boyfriends dad bought a few cars from ebay and were fine but phone the person up and ask if you can have a look at the car before you buy it
i got a gorgeous car on there last month. it was gorgeous until it blew up on the A40 a few weeks ago anyway. be careful, and maybe take someone who can give it the once over for you. even if you pay them, it may well save you money and time..
yes i buy and sell cars on there all the time - have bought 19 cars on there so far and only had problems with one where it was not as described so didnt buy it when I went to pick it up.
2004 Golf is worth much more than 3000 so if that is the buy it now price then yes be wary unless it has 200,000 miles and a possible accident history. It may be that the auction has not run its course and the car will fetch much more than that by the end of the auction. You could ask the seller to give you an HPI report which shows any finance, accidents, etc..
your best bet is to bid on the car - if you win it at that price then check the car out before you hand over the money - if you dont like it walk away - you may upset someone but who cares. You may also get a bargain that you can sell for a profit - thats what I do and I make a mint from it!
My friends ex did and it was a pile of crap. Got him half way home. He never recovered all of the money. I think it was in the region of £3,000!
A friend of mine bought a car off Ebay but he had to travel some distance in order to get it, also due to the distance, he ended up having to book in at a B&B. But the car was in good running order.
In saying that he does know what he's looking for, if you aren't a mechanic or mechanically minded, don't do it.
You could end up with a lemon :(
two cars off autotrader. and both great.
Be very careful! If the car seems to cheap to be true then its probably a con.
There are a lot of criminal gangs putting up very very cheap listings. They then ask the winning bidder to bring cash and mug them at knife point (or worse) when they turn up to an address they don't live at.
eBay have made it worse by introducing classified ads which have exploded the number of cons while reducing their liability and increasing their profits.
If you do buy a car then get the AA to go round and check the car over and run a HPI check. Criminals will not go through with this.
Also ask the seller to bring the car and a signed receipt with proof of their identity to a branch of your bank, where you can cash a cheque and pay them within the bank.
some r rubbish some good. take ur luck with ebay im afraid.
I've recently bought a Honda Civic V tech off of Ebay, P reg, ex cond and it cost 670.00..bargain!
Mind you I did have to get to Liverpool to collect it (I live in Somerset)
Just remember 'Buyer Beware'!!
And if it isn't as described, don't pay for it!!
Yes. I have! Two years ago I saw a well specified, very low mileage, Mercedes C200 Elegance model advertised on eBay. Enquiries were made via several e-mails, the vehicle was inspected and was found as good as, if not better than described. I eventually won the Mercedes for what was, to me, a truly bargain price. It has served me absolutely faultlessly to date, and I suspect it will continue to do so for the next few years.
And the secret of not getting caught out.?
First of all read the ad carefully. be careful of the ones saying "selling for a friend who hasn't got a computer/ebay account or is out of the country", or this is a "one day auction". Why?! And if a car is for sale at a low 'Buy it now ' price, then that should make you suspicious. Then ask about _and_ check everything - ownership, outstanding finance, service record book, maintenance bills, MoT cert, (NB if previous ones are available they'll give a good indication of total mileage). Be careful to check for any accident repairs, too. Then inspect the car thoroughly, carrying out full checks yourself - or use a knowledgeable friend, or the AA/RAC. Lastly, drive the car and make an honest assessment - if any doubts, walk away.
The vehicle I found was only for sale in order to close the estate of a Mercedes enthusiast who had lavished great care on his 'pride and joy', and had kept it in excellent condition. In two years of ownership I have spent money only on routine servicing and (my choice) a larger capacity battery.
So, as with all auctions, do your reseach first and be brutally honest with yourself. Don't bid unless you are absolutely positive that the vehicle is 100 percent genuine. If you use your commonsense you should end up with a bargain. And good luck!
I've bought a car off ebay and it spent half its life with me in the garage for repairs, ebays getting a rep for dodgy motors which is no suprise to me!
if you do get this car off ebay for sure go have a look, test drive it and HPI check it before bidding! golden rule with ebay is if it seems too good to be true it most likely is!
I sold my car on Ebay for £160. It didn't run and needed a new engine. Make sure that the seller is honest and identifies any problems. If its much cheaper than the book price theres probably a good reason.
It can be safe, but you must run through the same due dilligence that you would buying one from the bloke down the street. Professional inspection, HPI check, test drive, the lot. If you don't want to or can't afford to do that, pass on eBay.
I have sold and bought many over ebay. The only thing I would say to do s make sure you are going to a reputable dealer in the U.S.
yes and it was a pile of poo so i refused 2 buy it, as 4 the golf it must be dodgy 4 that price its worth over double that price.
Yes, travelled 130 miles to collect it, was able to negotiate on the
price,no problems,transaction done,and on the way home in no
time.
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