During the process of buying or selling a vehicle, a meeting of the parties is an almost inevitable occurrence. Coordinating and anticipating these meetings can be stressful and may cause undue anxiety for either party.
Where do you meet?
How do you know you can trust the other person?
What if your transaction is going to involve an exchange of cash?
For these reasons and the continued safety of the community, your local police department will most likely have designated safe meeting spots throughout the city. Often these spots are located at the police stations themselves but can also be located at different businesses throughout the area. You can find out more online through your local police department website or by calling their non-emergency number directly.
When using a safe meeting location, remember to adhere to rules and guidelines, including designated hours, firearm restrictions, or behavior expectations. Take note that these locations allow you to communicate with the other party safely; the police will most likely not get involved unless there is an emergency.
If you cannot locate an official safe meeting spot, remember that banks are common locations for consumer-to-consumer vehicle transactions. However, we suggest calling ahead so that you know any guidelines they may have.
Whether or not you can locate a safe meeting spot, please practice caution during transactional meetings with an unknown potential buyer or seller. Here are a few tips for staying safe during your in-person interaction:
-In your ride4sale post, clearly articulate that all meetings will occur at police stations and/or safe meeting spots. Do not disclose your personal address.
-Bring a friend or family member with you.
-If you are unable to bring a person with you, take a moment to inform someone of your location and time of the meeting. If you have someone you can trust, consider sharing your cellphone location while you are at the meeting. If you are carrying large sums of cash or expect to receive a large sum, we strongly suggest not going alone.
-Beware of common scams, including potential buyers who may offer a check higher than the asking price and then request cash back.
-Here at stephenwade.wpenginepowered.com, buyers are required to verify funds before communicating with the selling party. However, be cautious of any unexpected checks presented outside of business hours.
-Do not allow the buyer to drive away with your vehicle before you have verified funds.
-Meet during daylight hours.
-For your safety, we suggest you agree to the terms of sale before meeting in person and do not deviate from the agreement at the time of exchange.
-Do not leave the agreed-upon location with the other party under any circumstances.
Here at stephenwade.wpenginepowered.com, we strive to ensure that all our users feel safe using our services. If, for any reason, you suspect another person to be transacting through our platform under false pretenses, please reach out by emailing us at info@rides4sale.com.