WHEELER Dealers’ host Mike Brewer has issued an important warning to drivers hoping to snap up a bargain second-hand motor in 2025.
The TV presenter is urging caution after a sharp rise in fraudulent online deals that often appear to be “too good to be true.”
Car deals offered at much lower prices than their typical value are often scams, warns Wheeler Dealers’ star Mike Brewer[/caption]
Brewer advised car buyers: ‘If it looks too good to be true, it probably is’[/caption]
Scams like these are rife on social media platforms such as Facebook Marketplace as well as other unscrupulous websites[/caption]
Brewer warns that buyers could easily be caught out by vehicles listed at unusually low prices, especially on social media platforms such as Facebook Marketplace as well as other “unscrupulous” websites.
“If it looks too good to be true, it probably is,” Mike advises.
He stresses that car deals offered at much lower prices than their typical value are often scams – which could leave buyers with empty pockets.
Mike’s warning comes after a personal experience with an online scam last year.
He revealed how a Volkswagen Golf GTD he sold was fraudulently purchased using fake ID and stolen bank card details.
The car, originally priced at £10,500, had been listed online for just £7,500.
The deal seemed like a bargain, but it quickly became clear that it was a scam – with the buyer using fraudulent information
The situation escalated as the scammer then tried to sell the car to someone else, likely attempting to pocket the difference.
Luckily, the vehicle was tracked down by police and returned to Mike’s One Automotive base.
Mike shared his experience in a YouTube video where he detailed how the fraudulent buyer used stolen identity and bank card information to purchase a car from him over the phone.
Despite running various checks on the buyer’s personal details, it was later discovered that the transaction had been disputed, revealing the scam.
This comes as Mike recently talked up the stylish Honda S2000 as a brilliant set of wheels that can be picked up at a bargain price.
Recently responding to a question on which sports car he would most recommend, the TV star revealed that he loves the Honda S2000.
Mike said: “For me, it would have to be a Honda S2000.
“I loved the one we had on Wheeler Dealers, and with that VTEC engine it’s a cracking sports car.”
