Fady said:
Beerman said:
The seller is asking for cash or a bank transfer only.
He also states no returns. A car dealer can't sell a car and not accept returns. He's clearly selling it on a private basis.
The cars he advertises through his business clearly highlight he is a car dealer. They advertise 12 months warranty, offer finance and don't request cash or bank transfer as the only payment option.
The car is the only car on his eBay account. The Z4 doesn't appear for sale at his garage.
The fact that he is perhaps not following proper business etiquette, does not then make it a private sale. Plus can choose to sell where he wants. Also, stating no returns is by the bye, since it is listed as business sale so would not hold up in a court of law (not that there are many even fully legitimate dealers that ever make it easy to return any car subsequent to purchase).
That said, would however suggest exercising all of the usual cautions including company background...
How many more alarm bells do you need?
I think this is why a lot of scammers and dishonest people get away with things. Even though it's blatantly obvious what he's doing, you're still trying to find excuses.
It won't stand up in court as a private sale, but why buy the car knowing the potential risk?
He has all the facilities to offer finance, warranty and take card payments. He only wants cash or a bank transfer knowing it's much harder for the buyer to recover their money if something goes wrong.
He has been a car dealer for a very long time. All his adverts follow the correct etiquette. It is very odd that only one car doesn't follow the same etiquette and is advertised elsewhere to all his other cars. It's the only car he's selling requesting a different payment method and stating he won't accept returns.
The car has no road tax and it's uninsured for its own plate.
At the summit of the picturesque fens
North West Surrey
Scottish Borders
