Hi James,

Be very careful. While we’re not saying you should be outright suspicious, if someone is sending a third party to collect the car, and not bringing along either a cheque or bank draft for the price, then we’d be a bit concerned. Never, ever let your car be driven away until the money is in your bank account. A legitimate buyer will understand that you want to be certain, and you can always offer to go to the bank with them to ensure that the money will clear before handing over the keys.