Autotrader Scammers

[PhilandMena]

Due to a disability my motorhoming adventures have come to an end and I have reluctantly put my beloved Autotrail up for sale on Autotrader. The site warned me in advance to be on the alert for scammers and not to provide any personal information to anyone and to do all my comunication through their website including the use of a protected phone number for any voice calls.
Within 10 minutes of the add being placed I got a call from Motorhome Depot who wanted to sell my motorhome for me ( No chance!) At least they were honest in that they identified themselves up front. This was followed by aan email exchange whereby a gent asked some questions about the motorhome which was already available on the Autotrader website then asked if we could meet. When I asked him why and where he wanted to meet and what his expectations from the meeting he asked me to send him my mobile number. I asked him to send me his or call me using the Autotrader protected number! I never heard from him again ??? Another guy made a big play about wanting to buy the motorhome and insisted I get a report from autoreportexpert.com When I looked at this website it did not ring true to me and I said to him you pay for the report and I will refund you when and if you buy the motorhome. His response was only the seller can get the report which set all my alarm bells ringing and so I pointed out Autotrader had already done vehicle & security checks when I placed the add and I would not be paying for anouther report ....... and that brought that enquiry to an end. I dont know if I'm being over cautious but I think there are scammers & Traders just waiting for new adverts being placed on Autotrader and they make contact to chance there arm. I'm not really expecting much happening untill spring anyway.

 

[bobandjanie]

We have sold lots of things on Gumtree, most enquiries are from people local to the area and actually come and view if they are genuine buyers.
Our last motorhome we asked a dealer the value he thought it was worth, he didn't want it but said if it was on his forecourt it would be ......
So we put it on Gumtree, someone about a mile away had over two days viewings a total 4 hours knocked me down by £600 and had it.
It was a clean tidy motorhome and more important described exactly as what it was, unlike the others they had looked at.


Self build Stealth camper sometimes other people have different ideas and not what you expect when you travel 200 miles to look at it.

Good luck with the sale. Bob.

 

[PhilandMena]

Good morning,

It has been brought to our attention that you have been contacted by buyer who have been asking to complete a vehicle check outside of Auto Trader.

I can confirm that unfortunately all the emails you have received are scam e-mails. We have blocked this user on our systems, and we strongly recommend you stop any further correspondence with this individual. Auto Trader regularly updates the advice that we have on our website to advise buyers on how to avoid these scams. Unfortunately, there are a small number of unscrupulous people who will go to great lengths to attempt to abuse the good nature of people buying or selling cars using our website.

I just knew it was wrong !

 

[PhilandMena]

I've got anouther gent on now asking exactly the same questions in the same way as a previous gent who asked if we could meet. Both gents have gone quiet when I asked them why they wanted to mee, where they wanted to meet and what was there expectation from the meeting ? My very suspicious mind, now in hyperdrive, thinks these could be Traders ? Perhaps Dave or Rodney Trotter ! Who dare wins

 

[oldiesontour]

Its now free to post a sale on E bay.

Not for motors section

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[Rickd]

I had exactly the same experience when selling my son's car on auto trader. Alarm bells rang for me too as it's the buyer's responsibility to pay for a report. When they said it would cost me 60 bucks that was a dead give away.

 

[jerryz]

I may want to downsize my Big Adria 680 ST 7.2m in the spring to a smaller camper type van VW 5m or less or equivalent ?? Due to family changes and probable use over next few years the big Van may not be the best option for my needs ???

 

[PhilandMena]

Not for motors section

Not quite sure what you mean by motors section. To advertise my motorhome was free.

 

[MichaelT]

Not quite sure what you mean by motors section. To advertise my motorhome was free.

Is there a final value fee or anything?

 

[PhilandMena]

Is there a final value fee or anything?

No. Free to list now.

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[billym]

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[billym]

No. Free to list now.

eBay says differently on their site.

 

[Bertilak]

I sold our old T5 happily from ebay. I think there was a fee to advertise (c£25?); fair enough as the sale didn't go through ebay... so they didn't get any other commission.
I had a handful of scammers and low ballers, then a local wanted to come round the same night, arriving with his wife and daughter. When she mentioned him "welding the Land Rover" I knew they weren't dreamy eyed wannabees, and could live with a 250,000mile van.
Deposit by bank transfer then and there, completed when I delivered it on the following weekend.
I wasn't being cheeky on the price, and so got a few more bites later on, but happy for it to go to a good home.

 

[JockandRita]

Due to a disability my motorhoming adventures have come to an end

Sorry to learn that Phil & Meena. Have you got different holiday ideas in mind yet, which suits your disability best?

Re the selling, I advertised our Hymer E690 back in December 2019 on FUN, the Hymer Owners Group, Ebay, and a couple of online Caravan/Motorhome selling sites. We had a few enquiries, but fortunately no scammers. The first to view put a deposit on her immediately, and the remainder paid when they came to collect. All done via banking Apps and within minutes. She was gone by Christmas Eve, and the replacement Flair was out of storage and on the drive within the hour. We couldn't get over how quick it all went, and without hassle.

Have you looked at the Autotrail Owners Club to advertise on?

Good luck with your sale, and creating different holiday memories for you both.

All the best,

Jock & Rita.

 

[Grummyb]

I've got anouther gent on now asking exactly the same questions in the same way as a previous gent who asked if we could meet.

Call me an old cynic but id say if they wantto mmet they are probably to sus out where the van is stored so they can come and nick it.
Im in Corby PhilandMena so if i can be of any help whilst your trying to sell just let me know.

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[PhilandMena]

Sorry to learn that Phil & Meena. Have you got different holiday ideas in mind yet, which suits your disability best?

Re the selling, I advertised our Hymer E690 back in December 2019 on FUN, the Hymer Owners Group, Ebay, and a couple of online Caravan/Motorhome selling sites. We had a few enquiries, but fortunately no scammers. The first to view put a deposit on her immediately, and the remainder paid when they came to collect. All done via banking Apps and within minutes. She was gone by Christmas Eve, and the replacement Flair was out of storage and on the drive within the hour. We couldn't get over how quick it all went, and without hassle.

Have you looked at the Autotrail Owners Club to advertise on?

Good luck with your sale, and creating different holiday memories for you both.

All the best,

Jock & Rita.

Thanks Jock. I'm going to solider on as best as I can. I'm in uncharted waters with IBM and hope to continue travelling in one form or anouther. Safe travells

 

[Parrot Face]

So sorry to hear that you are packing it all in. Really enjoyed lots of your posts especially the trip to Greece, good luck in your future ventures and hope your disability doesn't interfere in what ever you do.

 

[gus-lopez]

hope your disability doesn't interfere in what ever you do.

& the same sentiments from me