Skoot for the buyer
Skoot gives buyers peace of mind when purchasing a car by verifying the seller’s identity and matching vehicle details directly with the DVLA. The platform ensures the V5C logbook is valid and provides a secure, FSCS-protected account to hold your funds—Skoot gives buyers peace of mind when purchasing a car by verifying the seller’s identity and matching vehicle details directly with the DVLA.
For a one-time fee of £36.99, the platform ensures the V5C logbook is valid and provides a secure, FSCS-protected account to hold your funds, avoiding banking delays or transfer issues. You can also top up your wallet gradually, overcoming daily limits. With a clear step-by-step process, including a contract of sale and receipt, Skoot makes buying a car simpler, safer, and stress-free.
Benefits
ID Verified
Identity of seller is verified allowing you to match it up with the car’s V5C logbook.
DVLA check
Car’s details are obtained from the DVLA allowing you to check they match the V5C logbook.
V5C logbook check
The date of last issue of the V5C is obtained from the DVLA to ensure the logbook is current.
Funds ready and FSCS protected
The funds for the purchase are ready and available in an FSCS deposit protected account meaning the transaction won’t be subject to delays in bank transfers or additional bank checks at the time of your meet up.
Overcome daily banking limits
Is the car’s purchase price more than your daily banking limit? You can top up your Skoot wallet over a number of days with the peace of mind they are held in an FSCS deposit protected account leaving you ready to transact.
Step-by-step guide
Provides a step-by-step guide to the process including a contract of sale, receipt and necessary next steps to ensure you complete your purchase and transfer ownership safely and securely.