Scams & safety

The used-car scams catching UK buyers out, and how to spot them before you pay.

AI can fake the photos, the advert and even the seller on a video call. It can't fake the car's official record. Here's how to check it.

Natalie Pilling· Updated 26 Oct 2026

Check the car before you buy it.

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