Originally Posted by Burgundymog
Originally Posted by Grumpy2
Now there are some very wise folk on here so I thought I’d seek a little advice.

I’ve seen a couple of cars I’d consider buying as my ‘lockdown 3 project’. All are private sales. For COVID reasons I’m not able to travel to inspect them personally but i am prepared to take the gamble anyway. I’d have to use a transport company to deliver the car to me. I wouldn’t expect a seller to release his car without payment. I don’t want to send payment until I’m certain the car has been released. Catch 22.

Any solutions? C heers

Ps. I know I can buy from a dealer and use a credit card, distance selling rules then apply. Dealers have massively inflated their prices as a result.


I don't think delivering project cars is considered a necessary journey


I certainly won’t be collecting or delivering anything. I go out once a week for shopping. I’d use a commercial company who do this work all the time. Hence I’d have to buy the car blind.

2012 Plus 4 in Sport Green. Much comfier than the Plus 8!