Buying a luxury car safely: avoiding scams

Most frauds follow recognisable patterns.

• A fake listing at an abnormally low price
• A hurried seller who invents an emergency
• A request for a remote deposit before any inspection
• Insistence on paying off the platform

Before any payment, cross-check the information.

• Verify the VIN and that it matches the listing
• Request the service history, invoices and roadworthiness certificate
• Compare the photos, specs and the registration cost shown on the listing

The contact channel is your first line of protection.

• Communicate through the internal messaging, with contact details hidden
• Never pay a deposit to a stranger
• An anti-scam note accompanies every introduction

The marketplace is designed to raise the level of trust.

• Curated premium brands and luxury eligibility criteria
• Post-publication moderation of listings
• Hosting-provider status: Luxydrive introduces the parties, and the transaction is concluded directly between seller and buyer

Since the transaction takes place directly between you, take extra care with the payment.

• Escrow is not yet available: it's on our roadmap, so apply these precautions in the meantime
• Favour an in-person inspection and traceable payment methods
• Only finalise after you have seen and inspected the vehicle