There are four main ways to sell a car in Doncaster. Each has its place, and the right one depends on how much time you have, how much hassle you can stand and how much the price matters to you.
Private sale
Selling privately can get a good price, but it means photos, adverts, time wasters, test drives with strangers and checking payments carefully. For many people the extra money is not worth the evenings lost.
Part exchange at a dealer
Simple if you are buying another car from the same place, but the trade in figure is often tied up in the price of the new car, so it is hard to tell what you are really being paid.
Online car buying sites
Quick to start and heavily advertised. The catch is that the online figure is a guess, and the price is often reduced at inspection once the buyer sees the real car. Some also charge fees.
A local car broker
A broker like The Motor Broker comes to you, values the car in person and sells it on through a trade network. You get one point of contact, an honest price agreed face to face and no fees for the brokerage.
For most busy people in Doncaster and South Yorkshire this is the best balance of price and effort.
Get your paperwork ready
Whichever route you choose, have your V5C logbook, both keys, service history and any recent receipts to hand. A complete car is worth more and sells faster.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I have ready before selling my car?
- Whichever route you choose, have your V5C logbook, both keys, service history and any recent receipts to hand. A complete car is worth more and sells faster.
- How does a local car broker work?
- A broker like The Motor Broker comes to you, values the car in person and sells it on through a trade network. You get one point of contact, an honest price agreed face to face and no fees for the brokerage. For most busy people in Doncaster and South Yorkshire this is the best balance of price and effort.
Want your car valued properly?
A valuer visits you anywhere in Doncaster, and the price agreed on the day is the one you are paid.