I'm needing to give a deposit on a new car in a private sale, the car is in London and I'm in Aberdeen, I'm also about to go on holiday and won't be able to get the car for another 3 weeks.
He has said that he will keep the car etc and seems a decent guy on the phone etc but what is the best most secure way to leave a deposit with him so he can't turn round and deny ever getting the deposit or worse sell the car???

should I just ask him to send me copies of his driving licience and get him to send a reciept??

oh and it's advertised through pistonheads.

 

money transfer through the back?

paypal?

 

the bank won't accept any liability or give out any details if it went sour!

Paypal would help themselfs to a chunk!

 

actually I've just checked with Paypal and they do cover you for it if it went sour, just need to see if he's got paypal now!

Bloody holiday getting in the way!!!

 

when do you leave for your hols?

if its not 7am tomorrow morning i would be inclined to get you rdraft sorted, catch a flight down & buy it.
Drive home and the deal is done.
3 weeks is too long IMO

if i was the seller i wouldnt take your depo Then wait that long to close the deal

have you seen it ???