| Anyone who has ever tried to sell or buy a car, knows | | | | days. Sellers have to protect their property until the |
| how frustrating even the easiest transactions can be. | | | | sale is final and they have obtained the money. |
| It's hard enough to process bill of sale paperwork, to | | | | The best way for a seller to avoid a car selling |
| get a new registration or filing legitimate paperwork for | | | | nightmare is to make sure that they have information |
| tax purposes. Imagine, having to deal with a car selling | | | | on the potential buyer. Some sellers now require the |
| nightmare. These nightmares happen all the time. | | | | potential buyer to stand next to the vehicle they are |
| One of the most common scams is the bouncing | | | | selling and take a picture of them and the car. This is a |
| check. This is a check that is not legitimate and does | | | | good idea because it provides a visual of the buyer |
| not provide the funds when it is cashed or deposited. | | | | and the photo can be brought to the police if any |
| The best advice one can offer is to take cash when | | | | problems occur. Another way to prevent getting |
| trying to sell a vehicle. There are other scam scenarios | | | | scammed is to require cash for purchase. No matter |
| in which the person that is supposed to be the | | | | what the sob story may be, do not allow someone to |
| potential buyer takes the used vehicle for a test drive, | | | | talk you into accepting a payment in the form of a |
| and never returns the vehicle. Sometimes, the potential | | | | check. Though it may seem harsh to have to be so |
| buyer returns the vehicle and it is damaged. The buyer | | | | untrusting, it is important to protect your assets. Be |
| then offers and no insurance or income to cover the | | | | careful when selling your vehicle or you may find |
| damage costs. It is very easy to get scammed these | | | | yourself in a scam. |