Resources : FAQ

Buying a Car

Do I have to register to search New and Used cars on WhatCar.ie
No ! you can browse WhatCar.ie new and used car listings without registering.
You can register at any time and avail of our many features.
 
How do I find a New car
Use the New Car Search and select a make and model then press GO
You will see the range of models and prices for the car you choose, simply click the one you wish to see.
Details of the car will be shown, should you then wish to see a more detailed specification on that car you can click on the Manufacturer's logo and this will open their website where you can get exact information regarding that car and the Manufacturer's complete model range and services.
 
How do I enquire about a New Car
When you choose to view more detail on a car in the results page you can click on the Request Vehicle button tab and fill in your details we will send your enquiry to a selection of main dealers in your area. You can use our Find a Dealer button to get a list of dealers if you wish to contact them directly
 
How do I find a Used Car
Use the Used Car Search and select a make, model and year then press GO
Click on any car from the list view to see more detail on that car, you can also select photo view where cars will be displayed with photos.
You can use the advanced search option to customise your search, this will display more detail.

How do I contact the seller
You can contact the seller by phone or by e-mail address if they have supplied them. If the seller has not included a phone number or mail address you can click the Make Enquiry link on the car detail page and we will send your enquiry to them. Please mention WhatCar.ie when making your enquiry.
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Selling a Car

Scam Alert

Legitimate sales happen every day on the WhatCar.ie web site as well as other sites. Unfortunately there are SCAM artists that travel all the sites hoping to find an unsuspecting seller or buyer. These are the same ones with the same Scams that you may find locally when advertising in your local newspaper. The internet is a new market for them. The good news is that these people are very easy to distinguish. You just need to be wise to their schemes. Please read below and email WhatCar.ie if you have any questions.

Sellers Beware: No legitimate company will offer to pay you by arranging to send you a cheque and asking you to wire some of the money back. If you receive this offer, it is a scam!

Buyers Beware: Scammers have begun advertising very high-end cars on many web sites with an asking price that is too good to be true.

PLEASE be very cautious with ads which:

1. Come from overseas.
2. Have an asking price that seems too good to be true.
3. Request a deposit to be sent immediately.
4. Express a sense of urgency in making the transaction.

Example of a common Scam:
You've placed your car for sale using the Internet and are excited that you have an offer. Often the scam will work like this; you receive an offer for the amount that you are asking, no hassle, no haggle. The buyer is actually going to give you what you have asked for. Of course you are asking for an Official Bank Draft to be sent. You receive the Draft in the mail and it happens to be for more than the selling price was for. Why would this be, well this is the guts of the scam. The buyer contacts you and tells you to deposit the cheque into your account and to send them BACK the difference of the selling price and the amount of the cheque. These amounts can range from €2,500 and up. The fraudster usually gives you a lame excuse for the cheque being the wrong amount and attempts to talk in circles so you are confused and not really sure why you're doing what they ask. You are so glad that you sold your vehicle and you did receive an Official Draft so what could be wrong? You deposit the cheque and get a draft for the difference and send that draft off to the buyer. Several days later you are notified from your Bank that the "Official Bank Draft you deposited has been returned as Counterfeit or Altered, and you are responsible". In some cases you have not released your vehicle yet, but you're still out the money you sent to the fraudster. If you're thinking that you can stop payment on the Official Cheque that you sent to the fraudster usually these cheques are cashed immediately.

• Misspelled words on the face of the cheque
• Borders on the cheque appear uneven
• Magnetic number line is uneven/printed too low or too high on the bottom of the cheque
• No Bank logo or Corporate logo, or if there is, it does not appear to be crisp and clear
• Look at the City or Town where the cheque was issued from, is that the location where the purchaser said they live
• Blurry or fuzzy printing. Good cheques are clear. If blurry, then it could indicate that it has been photo copied or scanned
• Raised numbers or letters. Cheque should be smooth
• Always verify the cheque before depositing it to your account. Do not call the telephone number on the face of the check, if one is provided, use an independent source to obtain the telephone number, such as the yellow pages or Directory Assistance

WhatCar.ie do not phone our private advertisers, beware of anyone calling claiming they are from WhatCar.ie and that they need to clarify details of the advert and credit card information. Be very cautious and don't give out any personal details or credit card details over the phone.

We constantly monitor our site and cancel ads that meet the above criteria but sometimes ads slip through our review. If you find an ad of this type please email us immediately.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!