Buying and selling safely

See the vehicle in person, in daylight, before paying.

Check the V5C logbook matches the seller and the vehicle, and check the MOT history free at gov.uk.

Never pay a deposit for a vehicle you haven’t seen, and never pay by gift card or crypto to a stranger.

When selling, wait until the money has cleared in your account before handing over keys.

If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Report anything suspicious to us.