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Buying a Car
BUYER BEWARE
Car crime is rife in the used car market - and it's not a simple as just stolen cars. We expose the biggest risks to the UK car buyer.


Car Ringing
Car Ringing
A 'ringer' is a stolen car given a new identity by crooks trying to cover their tracks. If you happen to buy one, you could lose the car and never get your cash back. Here's how to avoid being conned.

Counterfeit Parts
Counterfeit Parts
Counterfeit car parts are not only illegal, but can present a serious safety risk. We reveal the tell-tale signs of forgery, and how to tell if your car's being fitted with fake parts passed off as genuine.
Finance / Insurance
Id Fraud and Theft
Id Fraud and Theft
With security systems becoming even more technologically advanced, crooks are looking to fraud and violence when stealing cars. We uncover the truth about identity fraud and car-jacking.

Clocking
Clocking
Wiping thousands of miles off a car's odometer can make vehicles appear much mopre valuable than they actually are. Here's how to spot a clocked motor and make sure you don't get ripped off.

Cut and Shuts
Cut and Shuts
A 'cut and shut' is one vehicle made out of two 'good' halves of crashed cars. These cars can be difficult to spot - our guide will help you avoid a potential death-trap.