Safety advice

Sell and buy privately with confidence

OwnerCars is designed to keep communication on-platform and help reduce the risk of scams, data harvesting and unsafe viewings.

1

Keep messages on OwnerCars

Avoid moving quickly to WhatsApp, text or email. Keeping messages on-platform helps create a clear record if anything feels wrong.

2

Protect your vehicle registration

Do not share your vehicle registration too early. Genuine buyers can request details when there is a clear reason, such as insurance or MOT checks.

3

Do not share your address too soon

Share your exact location only when a viewing is agreed. Consider meeting first in a public, safe location.

4

Be wary of pressure tactics

Be cautious if someone asks for urgent payment details, pushes you off-platform, or asks for sensitive information before discussing the vehicle properly.

5

Check payment carefully

Do not release the vehicle until funds have cleared in your bank. Be cautious of screenshots, fake banking apps or overpayment scams.

6

Report suspicious behaviour

If something feels wrong, stop the conversation and contact OwnerCars. We can review buyer behaviour and take action where needed.

Seller protection is built in

OwnerCars is designed to help protect your phone number, email, vehicle registration and address until you decide what to share.


Learn about seller protection