{"id":3287,"date":"2021-10-30T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T22:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myautoshop.co.nz\/info\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2021-11-01T10:41:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T21:41:48","slug":"experts-guide-to-avoiding-car-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myautoshop.co.nz\/info\/experts-guide-to-avoiding-car-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert&#8217;s guide to avoiding car scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s fair to say the used car market can be a perilous one at the best of times.&nbsp; When buying a used car, there\u2019s no doubt you\u2019ll encounter a few pitfalls.&nbsp; But, with a few lessons learnt, and hopefully with the tips below, you\u2019ll be on your way to tracking down the perfect ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential buyer?&nbsp; Hire an independent professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, once someone decides to sell their car, they\u2019re keen to make it happen quickly.&nbsp; This can sometimes lead to sales going ahead under pressure, without the buyer always taking the right steps to ensure it\u2019s a smart purchase.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.myautoshop.co.nz\/flow\/bbbc6118b54df8f5f1161b45fb20c7123a360f47\/productselection?type=Repairs&amp;custom=true\">Book a pre-purchase inspection<\/a> through My Auto Shop to ensure the vehicle is up to scratch.<br><br><strong>REVS\/PPSR checks are essential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ppsr.companiesoffice.govt.nz\/\">New Zealand Companies Office<\/a> and search for the vehicle you\u2019re interested in.&nbsp; This will give you certainty if there\u2019s any money left owing on the vehicle by the person selling the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transactions are usually final<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seems obvious, but keep it front of mind.&nbsp; If you\u2019re buying the car, don\u2019t send money until you\u2019re in possession of the car.&nbsp; Never buy a vehicle online before checking it out in person.&nbsp; Naturally, many common scams can occur online.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take photos before you make the purchase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being bitten once or twice, I now take photos of everything before dropping it off at the repair shop, buying or selling the car.&nbsp; There are simply too many cowboys out there to risk it.&nbsp; That goes for everything on the interior too, including the odometer, not just dents on the exterior.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as getting the other person\u2019s phone number, be sure to take a photo of the person selling the car\u2019s driver\u2019s licence too, as this is a reliable form of ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Homework, homework, homework<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, with everything that\u2019s online, there are no excuses for not doing your homework on any cars for sale, or that you\u2019re thinking about buying.&nbsp; Learn about common problems with the car, try to take the car for a&nbsp; test drive, read up on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carjam.co.nz\/\">vehicle history<\/a> and remember, when it comes to buying used cars, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s fair to say the used car market can be a perilous one at the best of times.&nbsp; When buying a used car, there\u2019s no doubt you\u2019ll encounter a few pitfalls.&nbsp; But, with a few lessons learnt, and hopefully with the tips below, you\u2019ll be on your way to tracking down the perfect ride. 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