The motor world, as in other areas of life, is full of scams and of negative currents about the sale of second -hand cars. In recent months, new fraud techniques that have alerted professionals and, above all, used vehicles buyers have become fashionable.
According to a study conducted by Carfaxa private history of vehicles in Spain and Europe, have increased until three types of scams Different related to the second -hand market: the sale of stolen cars, with manipulated and/or poor condition after suffering a flood.
What are the new scam techniques?
1.- THE TRUCK OF THE ACCOUNTS
In the first place, we will talk about second -hand vehicles that have the trucked accountckilometers. What is this technique for? Well, under normal conditions, cars with less kilometers traveled are easier to sell because, supposedly, They have less wear.
However, to identify this fraud, it will only be enough with Observe the interior pieces in detail of the car, that is, examine the wear of the steering wheel, seats, handbrake or inner buttons, among other elements. On the other hand, it is also advisable to request the vehicle documentation to check the correct number of kilometers in the ITV Technical Card and compare them with those of the accountckilometers.
2.- Sale of stolen cars
Another of the most common scams that have occurred throughout history and is currently booming is the Sale of stolen cars. At first, buyers, after observing documentation that, a priori, seems totally legal and valid, acquire a vehicle of these characteristics.
However, the surprise comes when, in a routine control, the authorities tell you that your new and brand new car It is stolen. What is the solution to this type of stage? Well, it is most advisable to previously request a report in the General Directorate of Traffic To verify that everything is correct.
3.- Sale of flooded vehicles
Finally, we will talk about the last scams that have become fashionable in the motor world: The sale of flooded cars. The scammers buy these cars for a ridiculous amount and put them in the market after repairing them so that some buyer falls into the trap.
How can we avoid scam? There are different forms: The first one is to carefully observe the difference in tones in the upholstery. The smell of moisture or the presence of oxide is also a possible sign that the car has suffered a flood. On the other hand, the dirt or the sand embedded in the deepest corners of the vehicle, such as the seats, under the carpets, interior corners of the doors, trunk or glove compartment, among others, it can also give us a clue to it.
