Without going through the hassle of selling privately, what’s the best way to go?

No need to part exchange, just getting rid of an extra car. Never sold to Webuyanycar and the like before. what experiences have people had with them? Any that are less likely to knock the price down for minor bumps and scrapes etc?

We buy any car do knock prices down for scratches or rust but don't inspect the car mechanically. I recently sold one with a worn cambelt and broken oil pump,failed o2 sensors, worn brake discs and pads,faulty steering and suspension and 1 day left mot for a good price.The buyer just ran the engine for a few seconds and that was it dismissing any noise as to be expected with a car with 70000 miles.The car was moments away from Total breakdown but he didn't spot it.I kept my face straight throughout and enjoyed an unexpected windfall.If you've got a good poker face I would recommend them to anyone

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Webuyanycar -- My mates car was knackered. The engine was about to blow. Guy only asked him to rev to 5k (he took it to about 3) for a few seconds.

Test passed, he's got rid of it, tucked up someone else with it and got his money.

He saw it being sold at British Car Auctions or whatever it's called a few weeks later. -- don't ever buy from there or small dealers who use it for their stock!

Back to the point - Autotrader is normally OK if your car is only worth a few grand. You'll get the usual chancers asking "how much can you..." etc - my reply is always "well, come and see the car first before discussing the price"

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:31 am

Without going through the hassle of selling privately, what’s the best way to go?

No need to part exchange, just getting rid of an extra car. Never sold to Webuyanycar and the like before. what experiences have people had with them? Any that are less likely to knock the price down for minor bumps and scrapes etc?

Cazoo seem to be offering good rates at the moment.

Sold my car with Motorway around 12 months ago. Can't speak highly enough of them. Easy process and ended up with a lot more than webuyanycar offered.

I used Motorway most recently who quoted more than webuyanycar and honoured their quote. Someone came to collect on a day of my choosing, 20 minute inspection and the money was transferred into my account as I was signing the paperwork.

Another vote for motorway

I’ve sold by most methods but mostly privately. Probably depends what you are selling. I tried Motorway recently and a dealer turned up with a big thick meathead in tow and knocked me down massively. They expected me to accept and when I said a flat no they started abusing me. So it depends who the dealer is that turns up. Auto trader is not as good as it used to be and e bay full of time wasters and chancers. Cazoo may be worth a go and any feedback on them welcome.

It certainly depends on the age and mileage of the vehicle .... if it's sub 4 years old, sub 50k miles and with a full service history then motorway seems a good option. Webuyanycar.com will offer you between £400 and £1200 less than they expect it to fetch at Auction. They've been owned by BCA for a good few years now ...

If your car is older or higher mileage, and it's a sub £5,000 car, then prices are historically high for such cars. If you think it will get through an MOT with no or minimal cost, then that's well worth doing as is a good valet. Get all the Service history/ receipts / old MOT's together in a file, and tune the radio to Classic FM & Radio 4 ( it gives the impression of a careful owner ). Take some decent pictures, at least 16, and place it on Autotrader ! If you have both keys then emphasise that also ... Good luck !

Rileybobs wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:12 pm

I used Motorway most recently who quoted more than webuyanycar and honoured their quote. Someone came to collect on a day of my choosing, 20 minute inspection and the money was transferred into my account as I was signing the paperwork.

That was exactly my experience.
Motorway paid 17% more than Webuyanycar

Out of interest what are you selling?

I sold mine with ecarbuyer. Paid more than any of the other places were offering and they put the money into your account before they take the car.

BigAlClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:43 am

We buy any car do knock prices down for scratches or rust but don't inspect the car mechanically. I recently sold one with a worn cambelt and broken oil pump,failed o2 sensors, worn brake discs and pads,faulty steering and suspension and 1 day left mot for a good price.The buyer just ran the engine for a few seconds and that was it dismissing any noise as to be expected with a car with 70000 miles.The car was moments away from Total breakdown but he didn't spot it.I kept my face straight throughout and enjoyed an unexpected windfall.If you've got a good poker face I would recommend them to anyone

And I'm sure you would be the first to moan if the shoe was on the other foot....

Cazoo offered me £1500 more than we buy.

You could try Revilo - a Rochdale based firm, who operate a similar model to webuyanycar - but they take into account the vehicle spec, unlike the former. They don't buy anything as they're not running the same model, so it really depends what you're selling. Check them out.

https://www.reviloautomotive.co.uk/

All depends on what you have.

Although selling privately will always fetch the most money.

WBAC are only really interested in the hum drum average family hatch/suv or junior fleet cars that they can shift on easily.

tom210 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:49 pm

And I'm sure you would be the first to moan if the shoe was on the other foot....

Or just use somewhere else maybe

I help out at a second hand car dealership.
It all depends on the car you have.
If it’s a scrap heap challenge , most scrap yards will give you more, up to £400 .
A car that’s over ten years old with a good MOT Facebook market place is good.
A car with some real issues , we buy any car. Not likely to spot it.
If it’s a car that’s less than 10 years old with less than 60k with good service history a small sales place can see a profit and could offer more than we buy any car.
Some might offer to sell your car at retail and split the profit. Less costs.

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:31 am

Without going through the hassle of selling privately, what’s the best way to go?

No need to part exchange, just getting rid of an extra car. Never sold to Webuyanycar and the like before. what experiences have people had with them? Any that are less likely to knock the price down for minor bumps and scrapes etc?

Sold my partner's car via WBAC last Tuesday evening, as she was off to Spain on Wednesday. It was originally going via Cazoo, who guaranteed a price, after lots of pictures. Then their man came and took more pics. Fed it into their system and another chap from base reduced it by £500. She told them to lump it.

Unfortunately, we were then away in Scotland. Battery died and wouldn't charge. Key stuck in car. Got a new battery and all worked although windows a bit iffy. Electronics prone to odd messages on the screen.

Did a quick WBAC. Appt 40 mins later and although they reduced it again, it was gone and off her hands.

Money in bank only today. No charge. Otherwise, pay for immediate transfer.