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Tips, guides, and news on selling your car in the UK.
Tips, guides, and news on selling your car in the UK.
Selling GuideSelling your car privately? Learn how to set your asking price and walk-away floor, handle lowball offers and common buyer tactics, stay safe on payment day and avoid costly mistakes.
Selling GuideCan you sell a car with no MOT? Yes. Learn the legal rules, why you can't drive it to the buyer, your four options, what an MOT costs and how to get the best price from a trade buyer.
Selling GuideSelling a deceased person's car in the UK? Learn who can sell it, whether probate is needed, what buyers ask for and how the DVLA bereavement process works for private and trade sales.
Selling GuideCan you sell someone else's car in the UK? See the authority you need, what a letter of authority should include, ID and V5C requirements, and what changes with power of attorney or finance.
Selling GuideJust made your final car finance payment? Check what you actually own, the option-to-purchase fee, written lender confirmation and any lingering finance marker before you sell your car in the UK.
Selling GuideDo you pay tax when selling a car in the UK? See HMRC's wasting asset rule, which vehicles aren't exempt, and when selling tips into taxable trading.
Selling GuideSelling to a franchised dealership or an independent dealer? See which pays more for cash sales vs part-exchange, and how your car's age and mileage affect it.
Selling Guide10 common myths about selling your car online in the UK, debunked. From private sale and road tax to V5C logbooks and bank transfer scams.
Selling GuideHow does mileage really affect a used car's value? See the actual depreciation curve, the psychological thresholds that matter, and why low mileage isn't always better.
Selling GuideHow long does it really take to sell a car in the UK? Compare private sale, part-exchange, auctions and buying services, plus what actually slows a sale down.
Selling GuideLost your V5C logbook? Learn if you can still legally sell your car, how to get a replacement, and exactly what you need if you have to sell without one.
Selling GuideSelling a car with no service history in the UK? Learn how much it affects value, which cars are hit hardest, and how to reassure buyers even without paperwork.