Welcome to Auto Trader's Car Crime Awareness site. Over three million private car sales are carried out each year - the majority of them safely. A small minority of consumers are affected by car crime, and the aim of this site is to make motorists aware of some of the potential pitfalls, ensuring that none of our customers are victims.
Val Robinson and her husband had decided to buy a Nissan Navara pickup to take with them to Cyprus, where they were planning to move to, from the UK, to live and work...
Auto Trader has been an important part of the buying and selling process since 1977. Along the way, we've picked up a lot of information on how to protect yourself against car crime. Here is a selection of our advice:
Never hand over cash, and be wary of sellers who only contact you via a mobile phone...
Before you buy carry out an Auto Trader check to know your next vehicle's identity for £24.99
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Find out how to protect yourself against car crime, whether you're buying, selling or already own a car...
