{"id":2511,"date":"2016-06-16T07:43:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T07:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2025-11-18T17:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T09:20:22","slug":"scammed-car-dealer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/scammed-car-dealer\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to Prevent your Next Car Dealer Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"In recent news\r\n
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\"Car dealer jailed 7 years for scam involving S$3.2m\"<\/h1>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nThe number of scams involving car dealers has been on a steady rise in Singapore. Even if they don't make the headlines, it is a well-known fact that dealing with a car dealer automatically incurs a premium. I mean, how else are these people expected to make a living for themselves?\u00a0Dealers are not the only one to blame. We, as consumers, should also take the\u00a0responsibility of knowing what the precautionary steps needed when dealing with a car dealer are. Don't know how to deal with car dealer? Below are some simple steps to always remember whenever you come face to face with a car dealer.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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1) Always obtain a log card<\/h1>\r\nThis is one mistake many people always make. They don't ask for the log card after they have completed the transaction of their cars. The purpose of the log card is to ensure that YOU are the owner of the car as the log card states clearly who the owner of the car is. If you didn't manage to get the log card from the dealer, you can simply log into one.motoring<\/a> and use your SingPass to check. If you don't see your name under the car in a week, you better start calling as something might be up. Transfers usually take place within\u00a0a week!\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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2) Always\u00a0have your paperwork on hand<\/h1>\r\nHere is a list of things you should always have wirh you, although this is by no means extensive.\r\n
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  1. Sales and Purchase Agreement (shows that you bought the particular car unit)<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Payment Receipt (containing the number of transfer and the detailed car mileage)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThese two points will affect the future resale value of your car so make sure that the car you get after your paper work is finally processed\u00a0does not get modified. You do not want an additional transfer costs or mileage added to your car.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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    3) Check all documents<\/h1>\r\nHave a checklist of documents you need to sign or take note of. Any additional document that you sign can be used as leverage against you,\u00a0so never never never sign documents under pressure. Don't overlook it. \u00a0Also, a good habit would be to photocopy every document you sign or return to the dealer.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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    4. Terms and Conditions<\/h1>\r\nDon't we all hate that small little font at the bottom of the page? However, don't overlook it. Look out for any penalties imposed, or any additional \"admin fees or loopholes.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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    5) Obtain the appropriate loan amount<\/h1>\r\nMake sure that you request for the loan application form. If you don't, you might be applying for a loan higher than you would otherwise have been willing to\u00a0and eventually have to spend\u00a0a longer time and more money trying to repay your loan.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n
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    6) Hand Over Form<\/h1>\r\nEnsure that there is proper handover of liability. The dates, time and name must be accurately\u00a0detailed on the form.\r\n\r\n
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    7. When you don't know what to do,\u00a0call Carro to ask our car specialist for advice.<\/h1>\r\nAt Carro, our core principle is transparency. We help customers by\u00a0guiding them through\u00a0buying or selling process.\r\n\r\n\"1\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nImage Credit: Do it Yourself<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In recent news “Car dealer jailed 7 years for scam involving S$3.2m” The number of scams involving car dealers has been on a steady rise in Singapore. Even if they don’t make the headlines, it is a well-known fact that dealing with a car dealer automatically incurs a premium. I mean, how else are these …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2959,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[721],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-buying-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2511"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16027,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511\/revisions\/16027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}