I bought a car from Facebook marketplace and even took it for a test drive – but a hidden issue cost me over £3,500

A DRIVER has urged car buyers to be mindful of hidden faults when picking up a second-hand motor – after they bought a Jeep laden with problems from Facebook Marketplace.

Tim Denford, from Queensland, Australia, picked up a 2015 Jeep Cherokee for $9,600 – roughly, £5,000 – on the social media platform back in August.

GettyA driver has been left short-changed after a motor they bought from Facebook Marketplace came with a major issue[/caption] GettyThe car was bought for around £5,000 ...