Buying a Figaro is safe and easy, as long as you follow these quick and simple steps.

1. Payment
Never wire money abroad – it is often the preferred method of a fraudulent seller acquiring money illegally. Pay for the vehicle when you physically collect it from the seller.

2. Price
Always check the car’s market value by getting a car valuation or comparing the price with several other similar models advertised on Figaro Trader. If it’s being offered at a much cheaper price, ask yourself why. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

3. Visit the seller
Never buy a Figaro without seeing or driving it first, preferably in daylight when it’s easier to spot damage.

• View the car at the seller’s home and check the address is the same as the one listed on the registration document (V5C), also known as the logbook
• Check the VIN is the same as that on the V5C. This number is found in the engine compartment.

4. Figaro history check
If you only do one thing to help you buy a car safely, make sure you carry out a car history check. It will tell you whether the car is:

• Recorded as stolen
• Written-off
• Scrapped
• Subject to outstanding finance

It can also unearth mileage discrepancies and confirm registration details, the number of owners and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) allowing you to confirm these with the seller and the car’s paperwork.

5. Paperwork
You must see the original V5C document, service history and MOT certificates before handing over any money. Ensure all documents are the originals and not photocopies.

• Examine the authenticity of the V5C by holding it up to the light where you’ll see a DVLA watermark
  
• Ensure the seller is the recorded keeper – if not, they may not be legally entitled to sell the car

We have extensive information on buying, owning, maintaining and selling your Figaro. You can use the resources section to browse information from this website ...

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Selling your Figaro
Selling your Figaro
Figaro Price Guide
Setting the price
Preparing your Figaro for sale
Taking great photo’s
Dealing with buyers
Viewings
Closing the deal
Dealing with the money
Preparing the sold paperwork

Buying your Figaro
Buying a Figaro
Figaro Buyers Guide
Figaro Price Guide
Figaro Technical Specification
Test Driving Figaro
How to spot an illegal Figaro
Contacting the seller
Haggling with sellers
Returning the car
Checking your credit rating
Understanding car loans
Figaro Owners Club
Figaro Insurance

Buying and Selling Safely

5 Top Tips to buy a Figaro Safely
How to stay safe online
Car export Scams
Avoiding fraudulent sellers
Avoiding fraudulent buyers
Fraudulent payments
Car Export Scams
Figaro Buyers Guide
Email Text Scams

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