I wouldn't allow an unaccompanied test drive under any circumstances.
A few years ago, I did just that, no problem at the time as the prospective buyer returned the car after a 20 minute test drive saying "it wasn't for him"
That was until I received a notice of intended prosecution through the post, stating my car had been seen speeding.......
Cue one visit to court later, an expensive legal bill, and fortunately all was resolved.
So make sure if any prospective buyer wishes to test drive your car you.....
Take a picture of their driving licence
Make sure to speak to your insurer and include a temporary any driver cover....if you knowingly permit someone to drive your vehicle while uninsured, you become liable for the offence of permitting, which carries the same penalty as if you were yourself driving while uninsured!!
If they cannot provide entitlement to drive, do not allow them to drive, it simply isn't worth the heartache and expense if it goes wrong.
Chris
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