There have been many horror stories from members who believe,genuinely in many cases,that they have been completely ripped off when buying vehicles on the site.
It is obvious that some people will try and sell items that are well past their best to the point of being no better than scrap/rubbish but in this trading enviroment it must be a case of 'caveat emptor'-Buyer Beware.

On vehicles get an HPI check or the AA to inspect but make every effort to see and drive the vehicle before the auction end or get someone you know is experienced with vehicles to go with you-it is your money so make sure you use it wisely. There is no need to travel all over the country as,apart from the chicken teeth type stuff,what you are looking for will be available at some point.

Ensure all available documentation is as it should be-look out for bogus bills for work not done.If you cannot drive the vehicle then insist the seller takes you out for at least 20 minutes at various speeds-any faults will be noticed in this time.

In fairness many of the old vehicles available are a great source of  parts and systems that new would cost a bomb but this really is only relevant if you can perform a proper salvage by having the space,kit,and know how.

Expensive other items must have similar buying rules applied because would you really walk up to someone in a street advertising something you wanted and hand over several hundred pounds before you had even seen it-I think the answer would be with most of us-'NO'.So be sensible and ask as many questions as you like[within reason] no matter how daft they may seem-genuine sellers will be only too happy to give answers.

Hope this is of some help.Cheers All.