- Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:31 pm
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In addition to our forum wide policies, the following rules have been drafted and will be enforced by moderators and administrators.
The For Sale section is provided for the benefit of individual members to buy and sell items, not for businesses to make money.
Businesses are not allowed to use the For Sale section unless they have Trader status. PM mods/admin for details.
1. The car should be clear of any finance attached to it eg hire purchase liabilities, lease committments etc - if there is still finance outstanding then this must be explicity stated.
2. A sale thread's initial post must state a firm asking price. Of course you can haggle, but an initial price must be stated. A post simply asking for offers or conducting a PM auction is not allowed. A price must be stated in initial post.
3. Leave an email address for contacting.
4. The thread CANNOT be a link to an Ebay auction (or any similar off-site auction), or a jump page that leads to an Ebay auction. The CTROF Classifieds space is not meant to be used to gather attention to a potential bidding war.
5. "Thread crapping" will not be tolerated. If you do not intend to buy and have nothing positive to add to the sale, refrain from posting in the thread. This includes stating "the price is too high", if you think the price is too high, inform seller via the PM service or an E-MAIL. If you think your post may be in any way interpreted as being "thread crapping" then take the safer route and send your message via PM or E-MAIL to the seller.
6. Most importantly, buyer and seller beware.
7. One bump a day please....pick your time wisely.
8. Once a sale has been completed it is the sellers duty to change the title of the thread to have "SOLD" at the beginning or end of the title.
9. "Gauging Interest" threads will be edited or deleted by Mods, either you're selling something or you're not.
*PLEASE NOTE*
These rules can and will be modified at anytime, offenders who say "oh but i didn't know" will not be immune to these rules. As a user of this forum it is your responsibility to know the rules and abide by them, or you simply will not be allowed to participate. Use of CTROF Forums is a privilege granted to users by forum moderators.
One more thing. Since it is physically impossible for us to be here all the time, you can help us out. If you see a post that violates one or more of the above rules, please click the "Report this post to a moderator." Posts that violates the above rules the post will be deleted without notice. Multiple violations can lead to banning.
Make sure to get all the persons info you're trading from , name , phone number , address , call them and verify things. Have them call you to verify on caller id. Dont use or trust yahoo/hotmail/freebie mails. Make sure its their isp email , ask them to email you from and for them to even verify a code sent to them via there email so you know theres is real is well.
** WAYS To Prevent getting ripped off. **
Do not buy from new users.
Do not buy from users with just a few posts.
Do not buy from someone without going back and reading some of there previous sales or feedbacks. Ask for proof of good feedback from the forum.
Get all details , phone number , name & address , confirm it. Call them or have them call you. Get an email from them.
Ask for any sort of credentials. Links to an ebay account for feedback. Verify the same email address.
Selling a car can be a daunting prospect, but by knowing what to expect, you can avoid being caught out by experienced hagglers, time wasters or criminals.
* Test drives
* Inspections
* Haggling
* Handling the money
Test drives
Never let the buyer go out alone, there's a risk they won't come back. Check they have adequate insurance cover, otherwise you could be liable for any accidents they may have.
Let the buyers follow their own route, as many are suspicious if you dictate which roads to take. Be prepared for people to drive your car hard - but if it's a performance model and they are seriously abusing it, ask them to calm down.
NEVER leave the keys in the ignition when swapping seats. Thieves may try to engineer such situations, so you should be especially aware.
For information about taking a test drive, read our test drive advice article.
Inspections
Car buyers are now far more willing to pay for used car inspections. If you're serious about selling the car, you shouldn't have any objections. A deposit from the buyer will prove their interest, as should the fact they're spending money on checking your car.
Haggling.
Buyers will inevitably know how to haggle about the price; it's all part of buying a car. You need to be firm, without being unreasonable. Set a price beforehand and keep it in your head during negotiations.
Don't refuse to take offers - this will see buyers walking away - and don't decline a sale for the matter of £50 or so. It'll cost you far more in re-advertising fees, time and hassle.
Handling the money
In an ideal world, you’ll be paid cash during normal office hours and be able to pay it in immediately (checking for forgeries, of course), but this won’t always be the case.
If you do receive cash, try to get it handed over to you in a bank, so you can pay it in straight away and the cashier can check for fake notes. If your buyer gives you cash outside of banking hours, pay it in as soon as possible.
A far better way is electronic transfer. It allows you to transfer funds online, but it can take a few days, so don’t release the car until the bank tells you the funds have been successfully transferred.
Cheques and bank or building society cheques can cause problems. Personal cheques can be cancelled or issued without the available funds in the account, meaning that if you’ve handed the car over, it could be the last you’ll see of it.
Despite common belief, bank or building society cheques aren’t as good as cash. With quality forgeries changing hands, don’t release the vehicle until the money has cleared.
You should ask the bank if you can draw funds against the cheque. Don’t ask the bank if the cheque has cleared as this can mean something different. If possible, go with the buyer to the bank to draw the cheque.
Ask the buyer for ID with an address and landline telephone number. If something goes wrong, you’ll know where to find them. If they are reluctant to give this information, you should be wary.
Write a receipt for both you and the buyer, stating the car is being sold and make sure you both sign it.
After you buy from a user.
Go back to there thread , give a detail of the transaction. If its a Good , neutral or Bad Experience.
For further information and tips on selling your car please visit the following URL.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/safety_and_ ... safely.jsp
If anyone has any suggestions for this section, feel free to PM the Moderators.
Thanks in advance,
Moderators.
The For Sale section is provided for the benefit of individual members to buy and sell items, not for businesses to make money.
Businesses are not allowed to use the For Sale section unless they have Trader status. PM mods/admin for details.
1. The car should be clear of any finance attached to it eg hire purchase liabilities, lease committments etc - if there is still finance outstanding then this must be explicity stated.
2. A sale thread's initial post must state a firm asking price. Of course you can haggle, but an initial price must be stated. A post simply asking for offers or conducting a PM auction is not allowed. A price must be stated in initial post.
3. Leave an email address for contacting.
4. The thread CANNOT be a link to an Ebay auction (or any similar off-site auction), or a jump page that leads to an Ebay auction. The CTROF Classifieds space is not meant to be used to gather attention to a potential bidding war.
5. "Thread crapping" will not be tolerated. If you do not intend to buy and have nothing positive to add to the sale, refrain from posting in the thread. This includes stating "the price is too high", if you think the price is too high, inform seller via the PM service or an E-MAIL. If you think your post may be in any way interpreted as being "thread crapping" then take the safer route and send your message via PM or E-MAIL to the seller.
6. Most importantly, buyer and seller beware.
7. One bump a day please....pick your time wisely.
8. Once a sale has been completed it is the sellers duty to change the title of the thread to have "SOLD" at the beginning or end of the title.
9. "Gauging Interest" threads will be edited or deleted by Mods, either you're selling something or you're not.
*PLEASE NOTE*
These rules can and will be modified at anytime, offenders who say "oh but i didn't know" will not be immune to these rules. As a user of this forum it is your responsibility to know the rules and abide by them, or you simply will not be allowed to participate. Use of CTROF Forums is a privilege granted to users by forum moderators.
One more thing. Since it is physically impossible for us to be here all the time, you can help us out. If you see a post that violates one or more of the above rules, please click the "Report this post to a moderator." Posts that violates the above rules the post will be deleted without notice. Multiple violations can lead to banning.
Make sure to get all the persons info you're trading from , name , phone number , address , call them and verify things. Have them call you to verify on caller id. Dont use or trust yahoo/hotmail/freebie mails. Make sure its their isp email , ask them to email you from and for them to even verify a code sent to them via there email so you know theres is real is well.
** WAYS To Prevent getting ripped off. **
Do not buy from new users.
Do not buy from users with just a few posts.
Do not buy from someone without going back and reading some of there previous sales or feedbacks. Ask for proof of good feedback from the forum.
Get all details , phone number , name & address , confirm it. Call them or have them call you. Get an email from them.
Ask for any sort of credentials. Links to an ebay account for feedback. Verify the same email address.
Selling a car can be a daunting prospect, but by knowing what to expect, you can avoid being caught out by experienced hagglers, time wasters or criminals.
* Test drives
* Inspections
* Haggling
* Handling the money
Test drives
Never let the buyer go out alone, there's a risk they won't come back. Check they have adequate insurance cover, otherwise you could be liable for any accidents they may have.
Let the buyers follow their own route, as many are suspicious if you dictate which roads to take. Be prepared for people to drive your car hard - but if it's a performance model and they are seriously abusing it, ask them to calm down.
NEVER leave the keys in the ignition when swapping seats. Thieves may try to engineer such situations, so you should be especially aware.
For information about taking a test drive, read our test drive advice article.
Inspections
Car buyers are now far more willing to pay for used car inspections. If you're serious about selling the car, you shouldn't have any objections. A deposit from the buyer will prove their interest, as should the fact they're spending money on checking your car.
Haggling.
Buyers will inevitably know how to haggle about the price; it's all part of buying a car. You need to be firm, without being unreasonable. Set a price beforehand and keep it in your head during negotiations.
Don't refuse to take offers - this will see buyers walking away - and don't decline a sale for the matter of £50 or so. It'll cost you far more in re-advertising fees, time and hassle.
Handling the money
In an ideal world, you’ll be paid cash during normal office hours and be able to pay it in immediately (checking for forgeries, of course), but this won’t always be the case.
If you do receive cash, try to get it handed over to you in a bank, so you can pay it in straight away and the cashier can check for fake notes. If your buyer gives you cash outside of banking hours, pay it in as soon as possible.
A far better way is electronic transfer. It allows you to transfer funds online, but it can take a few days, so don’t release the car until the bank tells you the funds have been successfully transferred.
Cheques and bank or building society cheques can cause problems. Personal cheques can be cancelled or issued without the available funds in the account, meaning that if you’ve handed the car over, it could be the last you’ll see of it.
Despite common belief, bank or building society cheques aren’t as good as cash. With quality forgeries changing hands, don’t release the vehicle until the money has cleared.
You should ask the bank if you can draw funds against the cheque. Don’t ask the bank if the cheque has cleared as this can mean something different. If possible, go with the buyer to the bank to draw the cheque.
Ask the buyer for ID with an address and landline telephone number. If something goes wrong, you’ll know where to find them. If they are reluctant to give this information, you should be wary.
Write a receipt for both you and the buyer, stating the car is being sold and make sure you both sign it.
After you buy from a user.
Go back to there thread , give a detail of the transaction. If its a Good , neutral or Bad Experience.
For further information and tips on selling your car please visit the following URL.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/safety_and_ ... safely.jsp
If anyone has any suggestions for this section, feel free to PM the Moderators.
Thanks in advance,
Moderators.
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