Some sellers have reported a scam where fake buyers tamper with a car during a viewing to make it look damaged.
They may pour oil into the coolant reservoir, exhaust, or onto the engine, then claim the vehicle has a fault to push the price down.
What you should do
Stay alert during viewings and test drives. If you think this has happened to you, or you’ve seen anything similar, please get in touch with us:
Phone: 0330 303 9001