I promise this is not a back door sneaky advert but as per the title I may well be selling my Defender soon to buy yet another. The adverts will probably be posted on *bay and *utotrader and I know that I will be bumping in to some less than savoury characters who will try it on. As this vehicle has a galvanised chassis and I've spent (£) thousands on it I expect the responses may well be numerous. Any members experiences on how to vet enquirers, payment precautions etc would be most appreciated.
Take cash or cleared bank transfer. Cheque only if they are prepared to wait a week or so for it to clear. Bank cashier cheques are no longer safe, as they are often forged. Do not take paypal.
If you have various security devices (hidden switches, wheel locks etc.) remove them before a viewer turns up, and if it is garaged bring it out onto the drive.
If you have various security devices (hidden switches, wheel locks etc.) remove them before a viewer turns up, and if it is garaged bring it out onto the drive.
ER1C
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't list it on AUTOTRADER....
I wouldn't let them come to your house, arrange to meet them somewhere else and make sure they are gone before driving home.
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
I wouldn't buy a vehicle if I couldn't view it at the registered address
ER1C
Well-Known Member
This isn't about buying, this is about viewing of which perhaps 20 will view.......
When someone says "right I am happy have the money etc" then you can drive them to your house show them the V5 etc.
