Verify the vehicle and seller
Compare listing details with registration, VIN, maintenance records, and seller identity. Ask for clarification when information is incomplete or inconsistent.
Use independent inspection
Before buying, have the vehicle checked by an independent inspection provider. Test-drive safely and assess structural, mechanical, and electronic findings together.
Payment and transfer
Coordinate significant payments with the official transfer. Verify liens and debts, and be cautious with undocumented deposits or pressure to transact outside normal processes.
Suspicious behavior
Unusually low offers, urgent payment requests, third-party accounts, and refusal to share documents can be warning signs. Stop when uncertain.