News

Make a date

* Buying or selling
* Follow our guide to both
* Download our checklists
Make a date

Make a date

If youre buying
Visit the car at the sellers address, or at the very least their place of work. Also make sure that theyre not just pretending to live or work there you should also get a landline number for the seller as well as a mobile one. Avoid car parks, industrial estates and remote locations its not safe, and an honest buyer shouldnt want to meet you there.

advertisment

If youre selling
Arrange a time during daylight when you can meet the seller at your house and, if possible, try to have someone else present, too. Make sure you get their contact details and address that should ensure youre dealing with an honest buyer, and not someone trying to hide their identity.

News and advice

Feature

New Kia Stonic vs Seat Arona

Best of

Best-selling cars 2026: EV sales reach new heights in June

News

New Bentley Torcal: name confirmed for brand's first all-electric car

Feature

Most reliable Mercedes models - and the unreliable ones to avoid

Feature

Best medium vans 2026 – tried and tested

Best of

Best used car deals of the week