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Key Takeaways
- Verify legal identity and payee independently.
- Match vehicle evidence to the contract.
- Resolve changed payment instructions before sending money.
Verify who is selling
Ask for legal company name, registration details, address and a contact channel you can check independently. The contract party and intended payee should be consistent.
Verify what is being sold
Request current photos and identification for the selected truck. Confirm configuration, known condition, included work, inspection access and delivery scope in writing.
Review documents and payment instructions
Read the quotation and contract for price basis, trade term, payment milestones, exclusions and dispute process. Verify any changed account details through a previously confirmed contact. Seek professional trade or legal advice for significant commitments.
Consider independent inspection
A website or video is not a guarantee of vehicle condition. An independent inspector may be appropriate before a substantial payment.
Buyer Checklist
- Confirm company and payee.
- Identify exact vehicle and work scope.
- Review contract and trade term.
- Verify changed payment details independently.
FAQ
Is a website proof of a supplier?
Use the website as a starting point, then verify the legal company, contact details and transaction documents.
Does a video guarantee condition?
Use a video to review the identified vehicle and the functions shown. Confirm when it was recorded and request further evidence for items it cannot show.
Should I pay before seeing the vehicle?
Make that decision only after reviewing evidence, written terms and professional advice appropriate to the transaction.
Need a truck for your application?
Put the guide into practice: send your application, quantity and destination for current options and a quotation.