Sell my car

    Sell your car the more money way. It’s free and 84% of customers get more money*

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    How to sell your car

    Find out how to sell your car with Motorway, in three easy steps. It’s free to sell the more money* way.

    Petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric — you can sell any car online, whether you own it outright, or with outstanding finance.

    We’ll find you a great price, no matter your vehicle’s condition or service history. Here’s how:

    1. Get a free, instant valuation based on live market data, then add info and take photos to complete your profile in minutes.
    2. When your car is ready for sale, 5,000+ verified dealers nationwide will compete to give you their best price.
    3. Approve your highest offer and the winning dealer will collect your vehicle and make a fast payment, all completely free.

    What are you waiting for? Sell the more money way today!

     

    Why sell my car with Motorway?

    Motorway is the fast, easy, online way to find your best price from a verified dealer and sell your car.

    84% of customers get more money* than the market price.

    Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, it’s also 100% free, with free home collection and fast payment. There are no obligations or hidden fees.

    To start, it takes seconds to enter your reg to value your car for free.

     

    Ready to sell your car?

    Buckle up! Selling your car on Motorway is speedy, yet simple. With our user-friendly app or website, you can easily create a stunning vehicle profile in no time.

    With your vehicle ready for sale, more than 5,000 verified dealers from across the UK will compete to give you their best price.

    Approve your highest offer, and the winning dealer will complete your free home collection and make a fast payment.

    And here’s the best part – 83% of payments are processed on the same day as the handover, ensuring a swift and smooth transaction.

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    Value your car

    Get a free, instant valuation. Our smart valuation tech uses live market data to ensure your online estimate is as accurate as possible.

    To get a reserve price, you’ll need to profile your car – it’s easy and can be done from your phone in minutes.

    Our smart photo app guides you through taking the shots dealers like to see, making it effortless to make your car look great and ready for sale on Motorway.

    If you’re not ready to sell now, you can track your car’s value with our free Car Value Tracker tool.

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    Get your best price

    5,000+ verified dealers in our nationwide network compete to buy your car in an online daily sale. We’ll share your best price with you on the same day.

    Choose to accept your highest offer – and the dealer will get in touch to complete the sale. It’s an easy, no-obligation process, with no pushy sales tactics and none of the hassle of a private sale.

    It’s totally free too. There are no admin fees, or hidden charges of any kind to sell with Motorway.

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    Complete your sale

    Get your car sold in as little as 24 hours – with fast payment. With the sale agreed, the dealer will arrange to collect your car free of charge from home or work, at a convenient time.

    You can even sell your car if it’s on finance, such as PCP or HP. If you’re selling with outstanding finance – don’t worry, your buyer will settle the balance with your finance company, and pay you the surplus.

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    Sell my car frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions about selling your car

    Why sell my car with Motorway?

    Here are just a few reasons to sell your car with Motorway:

    • Our UK-wide network of more than 5,000 verified car dealers compete to give you their best price
    • It’s completely online – no need to drive anywhere, just enter your reg to get a free, instant online valuation today
    • It’s fast – sell your car to a verified car dealer in as little as 24 hours
    • It’s easy – sell easily on your phone, using our app or website
    • Your car gets collected from your home, free of charge
    • You get paid super fast –  within 24 hours of collection
    • It’s a completely safe way to sell your car
    • It’s always 100% free, with zero payment charges or obligations at any stage of your sale

    We offer a simple, fair, and transparent way of selling your car. There are no hidden fees, in fact, there are no fees at all!

    Plus, our nationwide network of 5,000+ verified dealers means we only work with experts to get your car the best offer.

    Is it free to sell my car with Motorway?

    Yes, selling your car with Motorway is completely free.

    It’s always free to value your car with zero obligations, and there are no admin, payment, collection fees, or hidden charges of any kind when you sell with us. You’ll receive your highest offer from our online daily sale, and if your car is as described during profiling, you’ll receive every penny. 

    We take a commission fee from the dealer who buys your car, to keep Motorway completely free for our customers. See how it works here.

    How can I sell my car fast?

    It’s easy to sell your car fast with Motorway. It’s quick to value your vehicle and get your car ready for sale. You’ll receive your best price from over 5,000+ dealers the same day and have your car sold in as little as 24 hours. 

    Fast, free home collection and payment also means you’ll have funds in your bank account in no time too. There’s no compromise between speed and convenience when you sell the Motorway way. Sell quickly today!

    How much is my car worth?

    Car prices are changing all the time, so what your car is worth today may be very different this time next year, or even next month. There are consistent factors that will always affect your car’s depreciation; its age, mileage, condition, and service history often being the most impactful. 

    In recent times, external factors have meant both new and used car prices are high in the car market, which is having a significant effect on the value of every car. In the 2020s, it’s been more important than ever to be aware of your car’s changing value. 

    Motorway’s smart valuation tech uses live data from the UK car market and daily sales info from our own network, so no matter when you check your used car’s value, your estimated selling price will always be accurate. Click here for a free car valuation.

    Who will buy my car?

    At Motorway, dealers compete to give you their best price, and buy your car. Once your car has received competing offers from our network in the daily online sale, you can agree to sell it to the dealer who offers the highest price. 

    Dealers in our UK-wide network are vetted and verified, and our team are always on hand to keep the Motorway way easy for both sellers and car dealers.

    Where can I sell my car?

    There are several online and in-person ways to sell your car, including: 

    • Classified car selling sites – mostly subject to fees, and time-consuming
    • Part-exchange – the price may not be as high as selling your car outright
    • Instant car buyers – can mean lower prices, admin fees, and driving to hubs
    • Motorway – more than 5,000 dealers compete to give you their best price. Sell your car from your phone, with free home collection and fast payment. 

    What paperwork do I need to sell my car?

    Dealers need to see some key paperwork and official digital records before they finalise a sale and collect your car, including:

    In case you don’t have a V5C document, you can get information on selling your car without a V5C. However, we recommend you try getting one before selling.

    What is the best site to sell my used car?

    There are many car buying sites out there, but the Motorway way is uniquely quick, easy, and rewarding. When you sell your car in Motorway’s daily online sale, more than 5,000 verified car dealers from across the UK compete to give you their best price.

    Your free, instant valuation is based on real-time car market data for the highest accuracy possible. You’ll even get free home collection, and fast payment, with no fees or commissions to pay of any kind.

    Our service has earned us a 5-star and ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from thousands of happy customers.  Start by valuing your car today!

    Where can I sell my car for the best price?

    Getting the best possible price is top priority when you sell your vehicle. At Motorway, we allow our nationwide dealer network to compete to buy your car, and it’s free for you. We make sure you get your best price from verified car dealers, without any fees or commissions.

    Check out our guide for more tips on getting the most money for your car when you sell.

    How can I sell my car online?

    It’s easier than ever to safely sell your car online for free with Motorway. Sell any vehicle from home, without the need to drive anywhere. 

    Using our smart technology, you can value your car, add photos, and create a profile on our app or website. We’ll find your best offer from our nationwide network of verified dealers, and get your car sold fast with free home collection and speedy payment.

    The experience is quick, easy, and 100% online.

    Can I sell my car on finance?

    Yes, you can sell your financed car, with Motorway if it’s on a Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement.

    You don’t have to have paid off all of the finance already; but subject to your contract, there may be a minimum repayment before you have the right to sell.

    If you’re ready to sell on finance, the first step is to get a settlement letter with the ‘settlement figure’ from your lender, and get a car valuation. Read more in our guide to selling your financed car.

    Is it better to trade-in or sell my car online?

    Trading in, or part-exchanging a car, has traditionally been seen as an easy solution – you get rid of your outgoing car, in exchange for a discount on your next one. You don’t have to advertise your car first, deal with strangers on your doorstep, or take anyone on test drives. However, part exchange is often not the way to get the best price. You may be able to make more by selling it outright, such as with Motorway

    Some car finance contracts encourage part-exchanging at a certain point, especially Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance deals. However, what you might not know is that you actually have the right to sell your financed car, as an alternative to part-exchanging.

    For more information, read our guide on how to part exchange a financed car.

    How long does it take to sell my car with Motorway?

    Selling your car can be done quickly and easily with Motorway. When you get your free, instant valuation, if your car is eligible to be sold via our nationwide dealer network, you can proceed to profile your car on our app or website.

    You’ll be guided through how to take photos on your phone that show all your car’s key angles, condition and any damage. It will enter our next available daily online sale (often the next day), and dealers will compete to give you their best price.

    To complete the sale, we’ll send you their highest offer to buy your car, to accept or decline. Your buying dealer will then set a date with you for a free home collection, and that’s when the sale is completed and money is transferred into your bank account with a fast payment.

    Typically, the whole process from valuation to collection takes between two and seven days, but it can also be done in as little 24 hours. Our customers usually accept their best price on the day they receive it, after the daily sale is complete.

    How does service history impact selling my car?

    Keeping records of all your service history will help you get a fair and accurate price once you’re ready to sell your car. When you can prove you’ve maintained your car well and fixed any issues early, your buyer will have confidence in the vehicle’s condition inside and out.

    Is it better to part exchange or sell my car online?

    Considering part exchange? Selling with Motorway might be a better option as you can share your vehicle with an entire nationwide dealer network to find a better offer.

    When you sell your car on Motorway, you’re tapping into over 5,000 verified dealers who compete to offer you the best price. This daily online sale ensures you get the highest offer possible from a UK-wide network. The best price you find may be a step up from the traditional part exchange route, where you’re limited to one dealer’s valuation, which can sometimes not fully reflect the true market value of your car.

    Part exchange can sometimes leave you short-changed, especially if the dealer is not looking to retail your vehicle and needs to sell it on. But with Motorway, you’re in a much stronger position to find a great price.

    The process is fast and easy. Just get a free valuation from Motorway and compare it with your part exchange offer. You might be pleasantly surprised at how much more you could get!

    Does Motorway have an app to sell my car?

    Yes, Motorway has an Apple iPhone and Android app, that makes it even easier to take photos, profile and complete your sale from your mobile device.

    Download the Motorway app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and sell your car using your phone today.

    Can I sell any make or model of car with Motorway?

    With Motorway, you can find a buyer for your car – no matter the make or model. Dealers in our UK-wide dealer network buy all types of cars and vans (subject to eligibility), from compact hatchbacks, to family cars, to supercars, and everything in between. 

    We help you sell all used cars for free, including popular manufacturer brands, like:

    Ford; Vauxhall; Volkswagen; BMW; Audi; Toyota; Nissan; Tesla and other car makes.

    At Motorway, we’ve created a fair and transparent used vehicle marketplace that benefits everyone – whether you’re selling a petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric car, or even a van or SUV.

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