How do i check a German company is legit?

How do i check a German company is legit?

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Benbay001

Original Poster:

5,801 posts

158 months

Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Ive received a quote for a new car from a dealer in Germany.
The offer is good, and i believe its legit, but there isnt much information on the company, potentially because they only deal with diplomatic sales.

Is there a way to check im not sending money to a prince in nigeria?

Thank you

Ussrcossack

520 posts

43 months

Tuesday 5th September 2023
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How di they approach you.

Have you checked the company physically exists and has premises?

Try to call them to discuss and see if they are real

Benbay001

Original Poster:

5,801 posts

158 months

Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Ussrcossack said:
How di they approach you.

Have you checked the company physically exists and has premises?

Try to call them to discuss and see if they are real
Thank you

I contacted them after a google search.

They share an address (on their website atleast) with an actual Volvo dealership, so i am hoping (and quite confident) that the two companies are linked and therefore legit.

If i phone a car dealership in Germany, is it likely the other person speaks English?

Ussrcossack

520 posts

43 months

Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Benbay001 said:
Thank you

I contacted them after a google search.

They share an address (on their website atleast) with an actual Volvo dealership, so i am hoping (and quite confident) that the two companies are linked and therefore legit.

If i phone a car dealership in Germany, is it likely the other person speaks English?
If they do diplomatic sales then probably

However google translate will be your friend, but if you speak only a little German then they will assume your are fluent and jibber on in their mother tongue

Adenauer

18,581 posts

237 months

Tuesday 12th September 2023
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What's the name and address of the company? I'll do a little digging for you if you're still after some help.