The Sight Unseen Blog

Buy the car,
not the story.

Straight talk on spotting online vehicle scams, checking a listing before you pay, and what 25 years in the car business teaches you about who to trust.

7 Red Flags of an Online Vehicle Listing Scam
The same handful of tells show up in almost every fake listing. Here's exactly what to look for before you contact a seller.
The Verification Code Scam: Never Share a Text Code With a Seller
A seller asking you to "verify you're real" by reading back a code is one of the fastest-growing account-takeover tactics. Here's how it works.
How to Check a VIN Before You Buy (And What It Can't Tell You)
A free VIN decode catches more than people think — and misses more than people assume. Here's the real scope of what it tells you.