We know more than anyone that selling vehicles online is a convenient alternative to car dealerships, paper ads, and flyers but selling your vehicle online can be tough if you don’t know what to look for when keeping yourself best protected.
Make Sure to Verify the Website
Before you do anything, it’s best to look for the URL-locked symbol. This will tell you if the site you are using is a credible and secure source.
Example:
This lock verifies that the website you are using is encrypted and helps to keep unauthorized people from viewing the information you share.
Make Sure You Talk to a Person
Accepting a vehicle offer without talking to a representative should be a warning sign. At CashforCars.ca, our vehicle purchasing agents are trained to answer any questions a potential seller may have as well as help them through the selling process on the phone.
We’re not telling you what to do, but you should consider it a bad sign if a car buying website is pushing you through the process without having you speak to a real person. Think about it - who will you contact if you have any questions or if something goes wrong? Any legitimate business will have employees who answer the phone and check on the vehicle pricing in real-time.
Do not give out sensitive information
In today’s digital day and age, it can be easy to feel like plugging your sensitive information into a website is a safe thing to do but do not give out information more sensitive than a phone number or email address. Those things can be easily replaced. Information such as your SIN number or driver’s license number cannot be replaced as easily.
If an online site is asking for sensitive details like your banking information, it’s time to look elsewhere. It is best to trust a vehicle purchasing website that will meet you in person and hand you cash or a cheque for your vehicle.
Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Yes, we know. Reading the terms and conditions is not everyone’s favourite activity but the terms and conditions section will help you determine which personal details you should or should not be sharing with that company.
The site you are working with should also have a privacy policy that states how and when they use the information you provide. If they say that they are going to give your information to third parties without your consent, reconsider giving them your business.
There you have it! A few ways you can avoid getting scammed while selling your vehicle online. If you are looking for a fast, easy, and secure way to sell your vehicle online visit CashforCars.ca or call us at (800) 261 – 9854.
