Sell my car in London

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    Selling with ease

    Selling your vehicle in London is quick and simple to do on our app or website.

    Create a vehicle profile and thousands of verified dealers from across the UK will compete to give you their best price to buy your car.

    Approve your highest offer, and the winning dealer will collect your car and make a fast payment.

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    How do I sell my car in London?

    London. The capital city of England and the United Kingdom. The home of the King, black taxi cabs, red telephone boxes and buses, and pigeons. Millions of pigeons.

    With a growing population of around 10 million and nearly 10,000 miles of road, the bustling metropolis sees approximately 3.7 million car trips daily. And when it comes to putting your vehicle up for sale in London, it can be just as hectic!

    • It’s quick and easy to sell
    • An instant car valuation, all we need is your reg and mileage 
    • A UK-wide network of thousands of verified dealers 
    • Dealers compete to give you their best price
    • Sell today in as little as 24 hours
    • Vehicle collection is made right from your home
    • Fast payment, with 83% of payments made on the day of collection
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    Complete your sale

    Complete your sale in as little as 24 hours – with fast payment. With the sale agreed, the dealer will arrange to collect your van from home or work, at a convenient time.

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

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    Commonly asked questions about selling in London

    What is the best way to sell my car?

    The best way to sell your car is one that is easy and quick, and at Motorway, that’s precisely what we do. We’re committed to making an easy, fair, and transparent way for you to sell your car, how?

    • We’re totally online, so you don’t have to drive from dealer to dealer
    • Car valuations are instant
    • We’ve vetted all of our dealers before adding them to our nationwide network
    • Car collection is made right at your home
    • You can have a car sale agreed in just 24 hours

    Will my car be collected from London once it's sold?

    Yes. Once the sale is agreed upon, the dealer will collect your car at a convenient time. They’ll check your vehicle to make sure it matches your profile. This usually involves a quick look over the bodywork, interior, and general mechanics, and sometimes a short test drive.

    Can I sell my car from any London location?

    Yes. When you sell your car to a verified dealer on Motorway, they’ll collect it from your home, work, or another suitable address. It’s important to note that your car must have at least two weeks left on its MOT before it can be sold and collected.

    Car selling guides

    Everything to know about selling, valuing, and maintaining your car. Made simple.

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      If you live in or aroundGreater London and have a car, then you need to be aware of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). If you enter this area in a highly polluting vehicle, you’ll have to pay a charge, on a daily basis.

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    4. Low Emission Zones – the ultimate guide

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    5. London Congestion Charge Zone – the ultimate guide

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