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Selling my car
Rudders22
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Hi all,
I am looking to sell my car.
I know I can do it through my dealer? Is this the recommended route?
What is the best place to go to, anything trusted? I have seen adverts for "webuyanycar.com.
Has anyone used them?
Thank you
Paul
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Hey Paul,Rudders22 said:Hi all,
I am looking to sell my car.
I know I can do it through my dealer? Is this the recommended route?
What is the best place to go to, anything trusted? I have seen adverts for "webuyanycar.com.
Has anyone used them?
Thank you
Paul
Yes I have used them a couple times -
1st when I sold my Fiat Punto years back (2016) after its gear box went. I got like £200)
2nd just before I moved out of country, Renault Captur think I got around 5k cant remember.
Essentially if you are selling for ease etc they are very efficent and take the cars off your hands quickly, however with that you dont get the best prices possible. If you want the best price I wpuld recommend autotrader but you will have to contend with timewasters etc.
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My son has just used carwow, seemed good, got a reasonable price, garage picking the car up today.1
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yeah I've used Carwow and Webuyanycar - shop around a bit, very easy if you want a quick simple sale and they offered a very decent price1
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I have tried both of the above, but motorway online have offered quite a bit more, plus they collect
from your house, no idea how good they are as I am preparing the car for sale,cleaning etc.1 -
Depends on the car, best deal I got was from Motorway.2
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Carwow yes
webuyanycar take the p*ss and are time wasters from my experience
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Webuyanycar is owned by the same outfit that owns British Car Auctions. So, you sell to WBAC, they shift through BCA and they then auction off to a dealer. You see where I'm going with this? Each of those stages, someone is going to make a profit on your car, factor in the enormous cost of WBAC's advertising budget and it seems very unlikely that they are going to be handing you a decent price in the first place.
(Cinch is also owned by the same private equity firm.)
Now, that said if you want a quick sale, don't want to haggle with a dealer and don't want the hassle of a private sale, taking this route might be right for you.
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I've used Motorway, actually got more than they originally estimated.
Worked well for me, I'd recommend them.1 -
I had a bad experience with motorway, bloke came to pick it up then the dealer buying it couldn’t be contacted for 4 hours while the bloke sat on the kerb. Then after getting a magnifying glass out dropped their offer significantly, of course I could have refused but puts you in a very weak position if you need to shift it. Felt a bit ripped off.2
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Motorway, they give you a price then put it up for auction with their dealer network so you will at least get the original quote, possibly more.1
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Motorway for me and got more than the estimate.
They use AI to check the car over for scratches etc which takes the hassle out of any potential disagreements on arrival.0 -
Motorway. Used them three times so far and received a really fair price. Doing the photos can be a pain (largely down to my WiFi) but otherwise quick and efficient.0
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Interesting you say that, complete opposite for me, got offered significantly less than the original quote. Looks like just me though as others seem happy.red10 said:Motorway, they give you a price then put it up for auction with their dealer network so you will at least get the original quote, possibly more.0 -
Selling privately will always get you the most money, but it is hassle. There are so many scams out there.1
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Agreed sold all my previous cars through auto trader some in a day some taking a couple months, as you say alot of complete time wasters and lowball offers but if you wait it out eventually someone normal will come through and take it.cafcnick1992 said:Selling privately will always get you the most money, but it is hassle. There are so many scams out there.0 -
If you use Motorway, be honest about the condition of the car. I mentioned all little marks so they could not knock me down on the day.Also you don't have to sell, so even after the auction or on the day when the dealer arrives if you are not happy then you can walk away.2
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Most of these car sites value the car at average spec. If you have had any optional extras fitted that can make a big difference to the price it is worth. Also try gazaumping them. Just at the point of agreeing the deal - say you have changed your mind and need an extra £3-4k etc.
Usually by then, the guy has put it in his numbers and has no choice but to shift.1 -
I also used Motorway. My experience with them was straightforward & no hassle. The dealer buyer came to me & the price was the original offer.
If you decide to get a price from any car ignore their emails for a few weeks & they offer more eventually. However they knock people on the price when you show them the car.2 -
Well, this escalated fast, Motorpoint (the buying company) should be coming to collect the car this morning, he has just received a call from CarWow saying that they have pulled out of the deal so are now not coming to get it. He is collecting he new car today which he needs the cash for (looks like i will be stepping in).Justin20474 said:My son has just used carwow, seemed good, got a reasonable price, garage picking the car up today.
Carwow have said that they have now approach the second highest bidder who have now reduced their offer.
When you sign up, you are obliged to sell the car if it reaches the reserve but there is no commitment for the buying company, not impressed at all!!
All this pissing about now has knockons for this insurance etc.2 -
In 2020 I was trying to sell my old 2005 BMW 530d. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, but at £3,000 you're in that part of the market that attracts riff-raff.Steven81 said:
Agreed sold all my previous cars through auto trader some in a day some taking a couple months, as you say alot of complete time wasters and lowball offers but if you wait it out eventually someone normal will come through and take it.cafcnick1992 said:Selling privately will always get you the most money, but it is hassle. There are so many scams out there.
I couldn't go a day without eastern european men ringing me about it. When I eventually allowed one of them to come and view it, they threw oil in the coolant resevoir and up the exhaust pipe, then offered me £800.
I ended up scrapping it.0 -
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Have only used WBAC to sell a few cars.
Have always got the estimated price
Happy to take a £400-500 hit on the price I could get selling privately as can't be arsed to have people coming to my house, test driving the car, kicking the tyres etc1 -
That's awful tbh sorry to hear that what scumbags.cafcnick1992 said:
In 2020 I was trying to sell my old 2005 BMW 530d. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, but at £3,000 you're in that part of the market that attracts riff-raff.Steven81 said:
Agreed sold all my previous cars through auto trader some in a day some taking a couple months, as you say alot of complete time wasters and lowball offers but if you wait it out eventually someone normal will come through and take it.cafcnick1992 said:Selling privately will always get you the most money, but it is hassle. There are so many scams out there.
I couldn't go a day without eastern european men ringing me about it. When I eventually allowed one of them to come and view it, they threw oil in the coolant resevoir and up the exhaust pipe, then offered me £800.
I ended up scrapping it.1 -
I used Motorway about a year ago, they offered the most.1
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I have worked in the motor trade since I was 16. Some of the stories I could tell would make hair curl .But one that sticks out , was a young lad had purchased a VW Golf GTI for about £500 below book. (Glasses Guide).It ended up with me trying to confirm its identity. All the engine numbers were gone, the VIN came back as a diesel Passat.It was a rebuilt( badly) write off. Ask the poor lad where had he got it from. Was told East European lady in a car park in Enfield. He had parted with just over £16k. The car was so dangerous I had to issue a PG9 to prohibit him from driving it.He was given the money by his grandmother as gift for turning 21. He was distraught.2
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My policy is to get a car then keep it for as long as possible, then when it starts to be less reliable buy a second hand nearly new one and part exchange the old one. I know this is not the best way but I don't want the hassle of selling privately. My brother tried to sell his with WBAC but they cut the quote they originally gave him through what he felt was unreasonable ultra fussiness and in his opinion wasted his time.
When you have your car, look after it as well as you can. Don#t miss oil changes and services. New cars worry me as I have been following the right to repair movement and buy my car with this on my mind. I think a lot of the eco stuff is the opposite in reality. How may cars built today will be viable in 8 to 10 years? Many new cars are like washing machines in the philosophy behind their design. If you want to keep your car for quite a few years you need to avoid cars like those with wet belts, those with unrepairable gearboxes that cost £5k to replace. If you have an electric car, it is the cost of replacing a battery when that runs out. Also bulb replacement that is linked to a computer and can cost hundreds of pounds and plastic engine parts that shouldn't be plastic. It is getting harder to find these cars and I am planning on keeping my current car longer as a result.
In these crazy times that is a consideration if you currently have a car that can be repaired at a reasonable price. These cars hold their value well. Right to repair is going to be a bigger and bigger thing and I hope that has a impact on the industry and changes the direction of manufacturers in future.2 -
...16k in a car park in Enfield? what an idiot!usetobunkin said:I have worked in the motor trade since I was 16. Some of the stories I could tell would make hair curl .But one that sticks out , was a young lad had purchased a VW Golf GTI for about £500 below book. (Glasses Guide).It ended up with me trying to confirm its identity. All the engine numbers were gone, the VIN came back as a diesel Passat.It was a rebuilt( badly) write off. Ask the poor lad where had he got it from. Was told East European lady in a car park in Enfield. He had parted with just over £16k. The car was so dangerous I had to issue a PG9 to prohibit him from driving it.He was given the money by his grandmother as gift for turning 21. He was distraught.1 -
Sorry but what is 'right to repair'?0
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So many things are being built nowadays not to last and being difficult to repair. An example is televisions which could be designed very easily where parts could be replaced but the manufactuers make it very difficult and financially non viable. This has been the case with washing machines for many years where there is nothing to stop them being built to last decades and the engineering behind them is for them to be reliable for 3/4 years or so then fail in a way that is not viable to repair. That is happening to cars now. They work fine when new but are too computer reliant and less easy and more expensive to repair.
Right to repair is a real eco position. It is a growing global movement and legislative push enabling consumers to fix their own electronics, appliances, and vehicles, rather than being forced to replace them. It mandates that manufacturers provide access to spare parts, repair manuals, and diagnostic tools to owners and independent repair shops. This reduces electronic waste and promotes sustainability.5 -
You're right in that there is essentially a golden age between 1995-2008 where cars were very reliable and easy to fix. That timeframe coincided with the maturity of fuel injection engines and very limited emissions equipment.MuttleyCAFC said:My policy is to get a car then keep it for as long as possible, then when it starts to be less reliable buy a second hand nearly new one and part exchange the old one. I know this is not the best way but I don't want the hassle of selling privately. My brother tried to sell his with WBAC but they cut the quote they originally gave him through what he felt was unreasonable ultra fussiness and in his opinion wasted his time.
When you have your car, look after it as well as you can. Don#t miss oil changes and services. New cars worry me as I have been following the right to repair movement and buy my car with this on my mind. I think a lot of the eco stuff is the opposite in reality. How may cars built today will be viable in 8 to 10 years? Many new cars are like washing machines in the philosophy behind their design. If you want to keep your car for quite a few years you need to avoid cars like those with wet belts, those with unrepairable gearboxes that cost £5k to replace. If you have an electric car, it is the cost of replacing a battery when that runs out. Also bulb replacement that is linked to a computer and can cost hundreds of pounds and plastic engine parts that shouldn't be plastic. It is getting harder to find these cars and I am planning on keeping my current car longer as a result.
In these crazy times that is a consideration if you currently have a car that can be repaired at a reasonable price. These cars hold their value well. Right to repair is going to be a bigger and bigger thing and I hope that has a impact on the industry and changes the direction of manufacturers in future.
Post 2008, you started seeing DPFs stuck on diesels which were easily blocked if they didn't get hot enough or were poorly designed. AdBlue pumps stopped working, resulting in cars refusing to start themselves. Large lazy n/a engines were replaced with turbocharged engines which needed more frequent servicing to lubricate the turbo. Manfacturers started putting wet belts in cars to achieve minor efficiency gains to meet emission standards at a massive cost to long term durability. Direct injection was a similiar story which only resulted in carbon buildup.
Some manufacturers now won't let you use the ODB port unless you have a specific licence which costs £££.0 -
Used Motorway and got the best price but make sure you give them the full details. The Agent who collected the car asked the code for the audio. As I was selling it for a family member I didn't know it. He said he would have to reduce the price if we could not find it. Luckily we did and deal was done.0
