If selling a motorised vehicle on Social media and/or local publications, please be aware of a new vehicle scum, whereby the seller is approached by would be buyers wanting to inspect  the vehicle.

Generally 2 or 3 people will turn up and while the seller is distracted,  a member of the group might use a liquid substance on the engine. 

If the vehicle is than taken for a quick test drive, the engine will start to produce smoke. The buyer will than try to purchase the vehicle at a discounted prices as the vehicle is “faulty”.

Please always use the 101 Non emergency number should you need to contact Police or 999 in case of emergency.