Who We Are
The Vehicle Safe Trading Advisory Group (VSTAG) is an industry forum created to help protect buyers and sellers of pre-owned vehicles from fraud during the online buying and selling process.
VSTAG helps online car buyers and sellers by:
- Offering advice to consumers and car dealers on how to avoid vehicle-related fraud
- Sharing intelligence between members that could reduce vehicle-related fraud, including advice on current scams and details of fraudulent ads
- Developing national best practice guidelines for members on vehicle-related crime prevention and investigation
- Liaising with law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities
VSTAG PARTNERS
Auto Trader Group plc is the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace for new and used cars, at the heart of buying and selling vehicles in the UK.
eBay is the world’s online marketplace; a place for buyers and sellers to come together and buy or sell almost anything!
Spanning the entire length and breadth of this fine nation. With nearly a million new ads on the site each week, and a whopping 8 million visitors every month
We list a wide range of new and used cars for sale from trusted dealers, so you can be confident of finding the right car for your needs.
PistonHeads.com is the motoring community that never sleeps. It boasts a heady cocktail of award winning motoring news and editorial content.
VSTAG ADVISORS
Our shared values reflect the special nature and demands of policing London. They are so important to us, because they shape and guide the way we work.
The Finance & Leasing Association was formed in 1992 when the Equipment Leasing Association and the Finance Houses Association merged
Trading standards is the local government service that works to protect consumers and support legitimate business.
A not-for-profit, public/private sector partnership, Get Safe Online is the foremost source for online safety and security advice for consumers and small businesses.
Derbyshire Constabulary : Protecting people and promoting law and order across the county of Derbyshire
The NPCC brings police forces in the UK together to help policing coordinate operations, reform, improve and provide value for money.
REPORT VEHICLE CRIME INCIDENTS
If you know about, or have been a victim of vehicle fraud or scam, we would like to hear about it.
VSTAG ADVICE
VSTAG bring you the most up to date buying and selling tips to safeguard you and your money.
Our buying and selling advice and tips from industry specialists allow you to make the best judgements when it comes to buying or selling a vehicle online.
BUYING ADVICE
Our buyers guide, tips and checklist to help you through the buying process.
SELLING ADVICE
Our guide and checklist to help you through the online selling process.
STAY SAFE ONLINE
Information on how to stay safe online, how to spot a scam – and the warning signs to look out for.
USEFUL LINKS
You may find these other sites useful in finding out more about safety online and help in buying and selling your vehicle.
These links are from industry leaders but VSTAG cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Useful links to help you in the buying and selling process