Buying a car from overseas on credit card for protection? 12 December 2013 at 11:49PM in Stoozing: free cash from credit cards 7 replies 1.3K views

scfc_151

Ive been looking for a used car for a while and came across the ideal car. When contacting the seller he explained he moved to Norway from the UK and needs to sell the car.

Imediatly I thought this was a scam. He sent me many pictures of the car including the experian car check report with the chassis number on etc.

My question is if this was a genuine sale and after doing my research decided to make an offer, would I be able to buy this with a credit card and be covered with the Consumer Credit Act 1974?

Many thanks

soolin

scfc_151 wrote: »

Ive been looking for a used car for a while and came across the ideal car. When contacting the seller he explained he moved to Norway from the UK and needs to sell the car.

Imediatly I thought this was a scam. He sent me many pictures of the car including the experian car check report with the chassis number on etc.

My question is if this was a genuine sale and after doing my research decided to make an offer, would I be able to buy this with a credit card and be covered with the Consumer Credit Act 1974?

Many thanks

There is a classic scam with the owner of a car being overseas, you will almost certainly be asked to pay via a fake escrow service.

CKhalvashi

soolin wrote: »

There is a classic scam with the owner of a car being overseas, you will almost certainly be asked to pay via a fake escrow service.

If asked to pay via ESCROW, walk away.

There are legitimate circumstances of cars being sold on foreign plates (I've dealt with this several times in UK, mainly due to office staff wanting RHD car, and also for re-import), but this has always been cash on collection, for the reason that it is genuine.

CK

dzug1

Private individuals - genuine ones - would not be able to accept credit card payments.

scfc_151

Thanks for the speedy replies folks thats great info.

The car is on British plates allegidly taken to Norway but now wants to sell it. He hasnt mentioned how he wants payment. The last response from me was that I wouldnt buy a car without seeing it.

If there was a request for escrow payment should I report this ?

Cheers

CKhalvashi

scfc_151 wrote: »

Thanks for the speedy replies folks thats great info.

The car is on British plates allegidly taken to Norway but now wants to sell it. He hasnt mentioned how he wants payment. The last response from me was that I wouldnt buy a car without seeing it.

If there was a request for escrow payment should I report this ?

Cheers

It will need to be reported on the site in question.

I've just spoken to a friend who lives in Norway, who mentioned that stuff is making far more money here on UK plates, than on any UK-based site.

CK

scfc_151

I could get your friend to go and view the car for me! for a fee of course

Thanks all

Atidi

scfc_151 wrote: »

Ive been looking for a used car for a while and came across the ideal car. When contacting the seller he explained he moved to Norway from the UK and needs to sell the car.

Imediatly I thought this was a scam. He sent me many pictures of the car including the experian car check report with the chassis number on etc.

My question is if this was a genuine sale and after doing my research decided to make an offer, would I be able to buy this with a credit card and be covered with the Consumer Credit Act 1974?

Many thanks

My question is why are you looking at buying a used car from Norway?

It'll be a heck of a long way to take it back if there's anything wrong, and if you are sure there will be nothing wrong, what are you worried about protection for?

I'd suggest visiting your local car dealer if you want a used motor. I know all the ones around me are stuffed to the gunnels with used cars, especially at this time of year.
Even if they don't have the car you want in stock, they can usually source one for you.