Which Car Selling Service Offers the Best Deal?

• Motorway: 24-48 hours from auction end to payment. The auction itself runs for 24 hours, giving dealers time to bid competitively.
• We Buy Any Car: Same day possible if you visit a branch, though the final offer may be lower than expected.
• Carwow: 24-72 hours from accepting offer to payment.

While Motorway takes slightly longer due to the auction period, most sellers find the extra 24 hours worthwhile for the significantly higher price they receive.

• Motorway: £0 - Completely free with no charges whatsoever. The price you accept is exactly what you receive.
• We Buy Any Car: Transaction fees deducted from your payment based on vehicle value:
  • £49.99 for cars valued £100-£3,999.99
  • £74.99 for cars valued £4,000-£6,999.99
  • £84.99 for cars valued £7,000-£9,999.99
  • £99.99 for cars valued £10,000-£19,999.99
  • £124.99 for cars valued £20,000 or more
  Additional payment speed fees:
  • £24.75 for next working day payment
  • £29.75 for immediate payment (15 mins or less)
• Carwow: £0 - No fees for sellers (dealers pay the platform fee).

Always read the terms carefully and ask about any potential deductions before agreeing to sell your car.

You'll typically need the following documents to sell your car:

• V5C logbook (registration document): Proves you're the registered keeper
• Photo ID: Driving licence or passport
• Service history: Helps maximize value (if available)
• MOT certificate: Current MOT if applicable
• Both sets of keys: If you have them
• V5C/2 (green slip): To notify DVLA of the sale

All services will guide you through the exact documents needed when you start the process.

Yes, you can sell a car with outstanding finance through all three services. However, the remaining finance amount will need to be paid off before the sale completes.

Here's how it works:

1. Get a settlement figure from your finance company (how much you still owe)
2. The car buying service will pay off the finance directly from the sale price
3. You'll receive any remaining amount after the finance is cleared

Important: If the settlement figure is higher than the car's value (negative equity), you'll need to pay the difference. Motorway's higher prices can help minimize or eliminate negative equity situations.

This varies significantly by service:

• Motorway: Price reductions are less common if you've accurately described the car's condition. Dealers may reduce offers if they find undisclosed issues during inspection, but this is rarer than with We Buy Any Car.
• We Buy Any Car: Price reductions after branch inspection are very common, as noted in thousands of customer reviews. The initial online valuation is often significantly higher than the final offer.
• Carwow: Price reductions are possible but dealers are less likely to haggle at inspection according to user reviews.

Tip: Be honest and thorough about your car's condition when providing information. Upload clear photos of any damage. This helps ensure the final price matches the initial quote across all platforms.