Car selling guides & advice

    Straight-talking guides to help you sell your car for the best possible price, with no jargon and no sales pitch.

    Selling Guides

    How to sell your car for the best price in 2026

    The steps that actually move the needle on price when you sell your car in 2026, from honest prep to making dealers compete.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Selling Guides

    Sell your car vs part exchange: which puts more money in your pocket

    Part exchange is convenient, but is it costing you money? A straight comparison of both routes so you can decide with your eyes open.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Valuations

    How car valuations work: trade, retail and private values explained

    Three different numbers get called your car's value. Here is what trade, retail and private prices mean and which one you should aim for.

    26 August 2026 · 5 min read
    Car Finance

    Selling a car that is still on finance: how it works

    You can sell a car that still has finance on it. Here is how settlement works and what to expect at each step.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Car Finance

    Negative equity on car finance: what it means and your options

    Owe more than your car is worth? Negative equity is common and manageable. Here is what it means and the calm ways to deal with it.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Selling Guides

    How to prepare your car for sale: a step by step checklist

    A practical checklist that takes an afternoon and can add real money to your offers. Clean, document and present your car the right way.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Ownership

    What documents do you need to sell a car in the UK (V5C, MOT, service history)

    Get your paperwork right and your sale moves faster and for more. Here is exactly what you need and what to do after the handover.

    26 August 2026 · 5 min read
    Valuations

    How your MOT history affects what your car is worth

    Buyers can read your car's whole MOT story online. Here is what advisories and failures signal, and how a clean record lifts your offer.

    26 August 2026 · 5 min read
    Valuations

    Electric and hybrid car resale values in the UK: what to expect

    EV and hybrid values move differently to petrol and diesel. Here is what drives them and how to get the strongest offer for yours.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Selling Guides

    The best time of year to sell your car in the UK

    Timing will not make or break your sale, but selling into demand can lift your offer. Here is how the UK calendar affects car values.

    26 August 2026 · 5 min read
    Selling Guides

    How to tell if a dealer offer is fair, and how to avoid being lowballed

    One offer is just one opinion. Here is how to judge whether a dealer figure is fair and the tactics to watch out for.

    26 August 2026 · 6 min read
    Selling Guides

    How online car auctions work and why dealers competing gets you more

    When dealers bid against each other for your car, the price moves your way. Here is how an online car auction works and why it pays.

    26 August 2026 · 5 min read