http://www.carscams.co.uk daily 1 2007-11-25T18:31:47Z http://www.carscams.co.uk/images/hpicheck.gif No publisher conradm 2007-11-17T15:50:53Z Image http://www.carscams.co.uk/discussion-boards/instructions/185946455/991841495 Previously Conrad Murray wrote: You need to create an identity to post to our boards. Creating an identity brings additional benefits.   No publisher mum1 2008-02-21T16:37:36Z Comment http://www.carscams.co.uk/discussion-boards/instructions/185946455/991841495/c-documents-and-settings-birkby-my-documents-my-pictures-antz3.gif No publisher mum1 2008-02-21T16:37:35Z Image http://www.carscams.co.uk/scam-news/irish-police-uncover-uk-car-import-scam-181271116 Irish police have uncovered a suspected scam involving cars being shipped in from the UK and sold cut price in Dublin dealerships. No publisher conradm 2007-12-18T09:37:51Z News Item http://www.carscams.co.uk/scams/car-purchased-from-trader-but-dvla-will-not-release-the-v5c-without-an-inspection-certificate-as-it-has-been-involved-in-a-collision-am-i-entitled-to-claim-my-money-back I have brought myself a used car. At the time of purchase I was told that it had not been involved in any accidents. However having requested a new V5C certificate I am informed that the car has been in an accident and that a VIC is required before a certificate will be released. If the car fails the VIC do I have grounds to go back to the trader who sold me the car? No publisher conradm 2007-12-27T08:09:38Z Rich document http://www.carscams.co.uk/scams/vehicle-previously-written-off Every year, nearly half a million cars involved in accidents are declared by insurers to have been too badly damaged to be repaired safely - but some still find their way back on the road. No publisher conradm 2007-12-04T15:45:53Z Rich document http://www.carscams.co.uk/jargonbuster/imports The number of vehicles imported through unofficial channels has increased significantly in recent years. There are many different definitions used with imports, but the main ones are 'Parallel', 'Personal' and 'Grey'. - Parallel imports were originally destined for other European markets but have been brought into the UK as new vehicles by parties outside the manufacturer's official distribution chain. - Personal imports are vehicles ordered by UK customers and sourced from dealers in the EU, either directly or by UK brokers. - Grey imports are vehicles destined for other markets outside the EU and are being brought into the UK by parties outside the manufacturer's official distribution chain. The term is most frequently applied to Japanese-specification vehicles. No publisher conradm 2007-12-04T14:03:58Z Glossary definition http://www.carscams.co.uk/Members/jilly No publisher jilly 2008-05-29T20:57:32Z Folder http://www.carscams.co.uk/scams/autobuyer-scamming-auto-trader-advertisers-by-charging-a380-to-send-buyers-who-dont-exist I have had two emails from people wanting me to pay a representative or haulage company from overseas via a bankers draft. My main concern however is a company called 'Auto Buyer' who contacted me and told me that they worked in partnership with Auto Trader and for a fee of £80 they could sell my car as they already had a list of people on their register matching up to my car. The idea is that they have registered clients looking for a particular car and when it becomes available they inform their client and pass on my details. They said that they had a 95% success rate within the first five days and my advert would be kept on the Auto Trader website until it had sold. Once the sale was complete I would then get my £80 'deposit' back. Needless to say I have not heard from them since making the payment. My car has not stayed on Auto Trader's website because they are an independent company and do not liaise with Auto Buyer. My car has not even been put on their website either as promised. Auto Trader are aware of this and have confirmed that they do not have anything to do with Auto Buyer. This was also a sham and I am now in the process of trying to get my £80 back. Trading standards have advised me to write a letter. I would be grateful for any guidance you can give. No publisher conradm 2008-02-06T14:46:07Z Rich document http://www.carscams.co.uk/Members/gailybell No publisher gailybell 2008-02-06T17:39:02Z Folder http://www.carscams.co.uk/Members/conradm No publisher conradm 2007-11-17T12:47:21Z Folder http://www.carscams.co.uk/scams/swapped-cars-with-a-person-at-night-but-now-i-find-the-car-i-receieved-has-been-involved-in-a-collision I swapped a car with a person (desperate to have this certain model of car). I accepted the offer in the dark which I now know was a huge mistake. However the following day I found that the bonnet doesn't align properly and upon closer inspection I found the car has been in a front end collision and someone has tried to hide it. I want to know where I stand on this matter as I swapped a car in perfect condition for a car which is obviously not half as the same condition. It makes me very angry to know people would do this. No publisher conradm 2008-01-03T08:40:25Z Rich document http://www.carscams.co.uk/scams/overseas-buyer-promises-overpayment-for-vehicle-to-cover-shipping-and-does-not-want-to-see-vehicle-himself-as-he-is-a-busy-man-is-this-a-scam I received an email about my car and am suspicious that it may be a money laundering scam. It reads as follows: I am interested in purchasing this vehicle ,it suits my requirements perfectly,I run two garages, one in Dublin and the other in Netherlands, i shuffle most of my time between the two .. THESE ARE MY TERMS OF TRANSACTION: 1) I WANT YOU TO TELL ME YOUR LAST PRICE OF THE CAR 2] AND I SAW THE PICTURE OF THE CAR I WILL NEED MORE IF YOU CAN SEND IT TO ME. 3) I WILL BE PAYING WITH A BANKER'S DRAFT / CHEQUE WHICH I WILL ALLOW TO CLEAR BEFORE THE PICKUP/SHIPMENT OF THE CAR. 4) I WILL INCLUDE FEES FOR SHIPMENT IN PAYMENT, THIS MY SHIPPING AGENCY WILL USE FOR PICK-UP. The excess funds will go towards covering costs for shipping,shippers fees,insurance,tax and any other expenses that might be incurred getting it down to the new owner. I want you to get in touch with the following details if my terms are okay: FULL NAME .......... .................... ADDRESS......................... TELEPHONE NUMBERS........ .............( Mobile and Land). As soon as i have your details,i can have payment effected immediately.Pls note that you'll have to send the balance of the funds that you'll get to my shipper so he can come attend to the pick up as soon as you make the car ready.I beleive that most transaction are based on trust,so i look forward to a succesful transaction with you. I want you to know that I am a very busy Man, I am presently here in uk pursuing my Real ESTATE Construction project this Real ESTATE business is really taken my whole time. And i will be going back to singapore and Netherlands very soon bcos i have a buisness over there you will get the payment as soon as i recieved your full contact details. I travel alot in my line of buisness hence the reason why i wont be able to come and view the car at your end help me say hi to your family over there have a nice day, Best Regards, Larry Powel. No publisher conradm 2008-01-23T17:46:38Z Rich document http://www.carscams.co.uk/Members/MONZIANI Cartella riservata alla collezione di oggetti creati da MONZIANI No publisher MONZIANI 2008-11-25T14:24:34Z Folder http://www.carscams.co.uk/Members/jonmarklloyd No publisher jonmarklloyd 2008-06-12T17:07:42Z Folder