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I have someone interested in my car. But the person either seems 12 years old, or trying to suss out the adress of where I hold the car.

some emails:

cust (exact spelling):

i wanna knwo more abt this car

me:

sure mate, what would you like to know?

cust:

does it have a clean title?

me:

what do you mean by clean title? havnt heard that term before..?

cust:

has it been hit or something before?

me:

no known crash history. im first owner is oz. the crack by the tailight is from when I attempted a 2 door rear conversion.

if you'd like to see the car let me know and we can arrange a time.

cust:

ok that is fine give me a time so i can test drive it???

cust:

let me know what time can come to see the car cuz i am a nissan skyline fan big time!!

the last 2 replys, one before I could reply to the previous, has got me a bit concerned that this person is just trying to find out where I keep the car.

what do you guys think? I am taking extra precautions due to recent break ins etc happening with cars for sale, or due to be on sale soon, ie kelvin's gtr etc.

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Here's some tips for getting rid of tyre-kickers, dreamers and other idiots and possible thieves-

1 unless you have good reason, never divulge rego details (not even a rego number in a pic), and if arranging an inspection ask a mate/relative to use his address as meeting point - insist only one max 2 persons comes to see car

2 most important point : tell them they only get to see the car when you see proof they have funds to purchase (i.e. they can show you a bank checque (a current finance company car loan approval doc may substitute for bank checque but try for the former) for an amount close to or equal to the asking or agreed sale price if you have discussed one over phone - you should try to get a ball park agreement on a figure - if they don't like the car they of course re-bank their bank checque)

3 do not relent on the proof of funds requirement - if they are genuine they will have the readies and not be offended, if they are just wanting a joy-ride exercise they will refuse to prove they have any funds

3 get them to go to the address but do not go there with the car if they don't have the bank checque (your mate relative can ask to see it and phone you while you wait close by) - no checque no see car!

4 they got the checque, show em the car but not the rego papers until they hand over the checque as your address is on the papers

5 make sure checque is OK by phoning the bank if you have any doubts

6 with nternet enquiries never reveal any info about yourself that may assist a thief or scammer - apply same procedures as 1-5

At the end of the day, you need to sort the timewasters and dreamers and thieves from genuine buyers - dont get desperate, better to sell via uaction or trade-in if needing another car for peace of mind.

NEXT thing to note - the biggest wankers are detectable by the fact the ask a zillion questions and often contact you relentlessly - all froth and bubble and excitement but no substance - from actual experience selling cars privately from time to time I find that the REAL buyer does not call/sms/email over and over again

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But Mr Gray over cautious approach seems to be a good recipe for not getting robbed.

+1, BUT

too much over caution also says what are you hiding about the history of the car.

Personally, i would not give you a cheque without rego details so i can do REVS check etc.

i recently purchased another Skyline and the bloke was real good. Let me see details so i could do my research, at my cost took it to my mechanic for a check over etc. But if he was trying to block by wanting money before inspection then i would walk as to me he wants a sale without due diligence.

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+1, BUT

too much over caution also says what are you hiding about the history of the car.

Personally, i would not give you a cheque without rego details so i can do REVS check etc.

i recently purchased another Skyline and the bloke was real good. Let me see details so i could do my research, at my cost took it to my mechanic for a check over etc. But if he was trying to block by wanting money before inspection then i would walk as to me he wants a sale without due diligence.

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my bad, could have put more details in but kept it short - of course when he shows he actually can pay you go thru the usual - REVS check mechanical inspection and answer all enq with the bloke - its sorting out the dreamers that just want to go for a drive in your car for entertainment that points 1-4 are designed to do

REVS is based on Chassis+VIN NO more than rego so even at that stage you can still keep your address somewhat secure

like i said after all if they guy doesn't want to buy - he can re-bank his checque so you goota be fair and give him a good opportunity for to do all his diligence

its just that don't be feeling as a seller you have no rights - you do!

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