Selling & Buying Guides

Buying or selling a car? Get expert advice on the entire process, from preparing your car for sale to purchasing a pre-owned vehicle, with our concise guides.

Our most popular selling guides

Get a free car valuation

Previous owners of my car

How to transfer car ownership

Car depreciation: an extensive guide with charts

All selling and valuation guides

We've got your back through each phase of your car-selling process.

From determining its value to finalising the sale, our collection of guides offers complete support.

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When is the best time to sell a car?

5 signs you should sell your car

13 tips for selling your car

5 best ways you can sell your car

How to sell your car privately

Should I sell my car at auction?

Selling your car to a dealer

Part exchange your car

Free car advertising websites

How to transfer car ownership

What documents do you need to sell a car?

How to replace missing car documents

Can I sell my car without a V5C?

Car service history: what does it mean?

Does service history affect car value?

How does an MOT affect car value?

Does fuel type affect car value?

Do warranties impact the value of your car?

Can I sell a car with outstanding finance?

Sell my van

Sell my classic car

Sell my luxury, prestige or performance car

Selling a modified car: A complete guide

How rare is my car?

How to sell a car safely (step-by-step)

How to avoid car selling scams with examples

How to retain a private registration plate

Selling a car with a private number plate

V317: Everything you need to know

Number plate valuation: How does it work?

How to sell a deceased person’s car

Can you sell a car on behalf of someone else?

The DVLA and Selling Cars Explained

Can you sell a company car?

Should I sell a diesel car?

Should you sell your petrol car before 2030?

Best ways to increase the resale value of your car

How to prepare your car for resale: complete guide

Lost car keys and how to replace them

How to cancel road tax and get a refund

How to cancel your car insurance when selling your car

Can I sell my car with no road tax?

Can I sell a car without insurance?

Previous owners of my car

Registered keeper vs. owner of a car explained

Car depreciation: an extensive guide with charts

Car depreciation calculator

How to sell an electric car

Electric car depreciation explained

Which car colours have the best resale value?

How does mileage affect car value?

How does rust affect car value?

How do scratches affect how much my car is worth?

Is a car worth less after an accident?

Sell a Cat S car

Sell a Cat N car

How does market demand affect car value?

Everything that affects your car value

Sell a Cat C car

Does debadging a car affect its value?

Does a new engine increase the value of my car?

Flood-Damaged Cars: Should You Buy & How to Sell

Cars that hold their value

10 cars that could rise in value

The fastest selling new and used cars

What is the book value of a car?

Sell your left-hand drive (LHD) car

Autotrader – What are the alternatives?

Motorway.co.uk: What are the alternatives?

All scrap guides

Sell MOT failure

Can you scrap a car with missing parts?

Can you scrap a car with outstanding finance?

Can you drive a car to the scrapyard without an MOT?

How to notify the DVLA when you've scrapped your car

What is an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF)?

What documents do I need to scrap my car?

Should I repair my car or sell it?

Selling a car for parts

What is a Cat A, Cat B, Cat S and Cat N Vehicle?

Can I scrap my car without a V5C logbook?

Sell my non-running car

Sell your salvaged vehicle

All buying guides

10 best second cars

Buying a car at auction: Tips and insights

Should you buy a car with outstanding finance?

Pre-purchase car inspection: Is it worth getting?

Buying a car in the UK: A complete guide

Car home delivery: Everything you need to know

When is the best time to buy a car?

Signs you need to buy a new car

What documents do you need when buying a used car?

How much should I spend on a car?

Legal rights when buying a car explained

When will car prices drop?

How to test drive a car

Buying a car privately: A complete guide

Can you buy cars with cash?

What is a good mileage on a used car?

What is a V5C document?

Importing a car from overseas

Scams when buying a car online

Buying a car on eBay

How to haggle when buying a car

What to check when buying a second-hand car

How often do you change your car?

Should I buy a high mileage car?

How does part-exchange work for cars?

Should I part-exchange my car?

Should I buy a diesel car?

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