How do you pay for a 2nd hand van in person without them running off with your cash?

John786

So I don wan o hand over 700 pounds and have hem close he door on me and call he police pretend I didn give them the money etc.

michael57

I will add just make sure you have the van insured before you drive it even if its just to your home unless someone with trade plates can pick it up for you

OverlyAnxious

I've bought and sold over 30 used cars. Vast majority for cash. I never even considered someone might do that. Perhaps I live in a safer area? Or perhaps it's just the changing times?

Problem is the seller will likely be as cautious of you as you are of them. Playing devils advocate, why should they hand over the keys or the logbook without knowing you've got the money?

As has been mentioned above, you must insure and tax the vehicle before you can drive it away now. Tax has not been transferable for the last few years. Also as you're looking at cheaper vans, you will need to make sure there is some MOT left in order to tax it.

I can't remember whether you get any PIP Mobility? If you get Enhanced Mobility you will need to change the logbook class to disabled at a Post Office, which gives you free road tax. If you get standard Mobility, then pay for the road tax as normal, but you can then request a 50% refund from DVLA afterwards. If you only get UC, no PIP, then you can ignore this paragraph.

Stellar

Just pay them via bank transfer instead.