uk-carbuyer.com anyone heard of them,

[kegnkiwi]

Hi guys

Anyone heard of a website called uk-carbuyer.com? I've got a 07 plate golf for sale in the autotrader and ebay and these guys have text me and email asking if I would like a valuation on my car, they have come back with a good price and want to come and buy it. Even if they offer me £500.00 less that there quote £7050 I'd be happy. Anyone sold a card to one of these we buy and car companies?

 

[Him Her]

Guess what? The domain was registered just last week...

...me scam alarm bells are going clang big-style - be very wary

 

[Clarew]

I got an offer from them yesterday (had also been advertising in Autotrader)....have emailed Autotrader this morning to see if they've heard of them. Also emailed RAC & Sunday Times as uk-carbuyer website displays their logos. Not sure what to do! Please let me know if you go ahead....my appointment with them is for this Saturday so got a week to decide!

 

[Him Her]

There's this...

car buying scam - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

...not that it's conclusive.

What to do? The legit ones won't ask for a fee upfront...

 

[kegnkiwi]

I decided at present not to follow up on there offer, it does say that only in certain cicumstances they do ask for a £50.00 returnable deposit. Clarew have they asked you to pay anything up front?