Buying 2nd hand car with credit card?

[LeadFarmer]

Do 2nd hand dealers usually allow payment via credit card, and if so is there normally a charge that the customer has to pay?

We are looking for a 2nd hand car between £5k - £8k, whilst we have the funds in Premium Bonds it will take a few days to cash them in and for the money to get paid into my account, so if we see a car in the meantime would a credit card normally be accepted? Once we have the money in the bank we could use debit card or bank transfer.

[22]

Sellers aren't allowed to add charges to cover credit card fees (although some still do), so probably just won't accept it.

Could you not put a deposit down and collect when you've got the money in your bank.

[V6Nelo]

Brought 2 cars in the last year with a visa and Mastercard credit card, neither time did the dealer add a visible charge.

Legal or not some dealers do state a percentage overhead for credit cards.

[Bright Halo]

If possible it is always a good move IMO to purchase using a credit card even if you have the funds. The use of the card gives the purchaser a lot of protection so if things go pear shaped get the credit card company involved and IME they are very good at getting a favorable resolve.

[LeadFarmer]

Thanks. I can borrow the cash from parents until my funds have landed in my bank, but if buying from a garage I'd pay by credit card if possible.