SECONDHAND CARS, advertising, buying and selling secondhand cars.

SECONDHAND CARS

Advertising, buying and selling secondhand cars for learner drivers and first time car buyers. The best place to pick up a bargain.
The best place to advertise secondhand cars that are suitable for learner drivers or people looking to buy their first car.

BUYING A SECONDHAND CAR?

Finding a secondhand car that is for sale near you is simple.

You register for FREE providing your contact details, preferred make and model of car, minimum and maximum budget and location.
Click search and you will be presented with a list of all secondhand cars that fit your criteria.
Please feel free to complete as many searches as you wish. There is no charge for this service.
Every time you do a search, we will log your requirements so that people who have a suitable secondhand car for sale can also contact you.

SELLING A SECONDHAND CAR?

Selling a secondhand car is simple.

Simply complete the online form and upload good quality photographs.
It costs just £20.00 to advertise your secondhand car until it is sold.
Once you have registered and paid online, you can also contact all the buyers looking to purchase a secondhand car.
You may contact as many buyers as you wish.

ADVICE ON BUYING A SECONDHAND CAR

Our services to all buyers are FREE.
Never buy a secondhand car unseen.
Never buy a secondhand car without test driving it first.
Take someone with you who understand cars.
Always go to the home address or business premises of the person selling the car.
Ask to see 3 pieces of identification including utility bills for that address.
Check the secondhand value of any make and model of car you are buying.
Check out any known mechanical problems for that make and model.
How much will the insurance cost for that make and model.
Insist on seeing the registration document and MOT certificate if the car is 3 years old or more.
Make sure that the registration document has the same address as where you are viewing the car.
Check the chassis number of the car against this documentation.
Check that the tax disc has the same registration number as the car.
Check the service history documentation. This also carries the chassis number and details of the first owner.
Look under the bonnet for the Vehicle Identification Number (it may also be on the chassis).
Check that the VIN number is the same as on the Registration Document and that the number stamped on the car has not been interfered with.
Check that the car has not been in any serious accidents or written off.
Check if the car has any outstanding finance.
Don't be bullied into buying a car or parting with a deposit.
Make sure you have your insurance in place before driving the car.
Be wary of anyone advertising a car and living abroad.

ADVICE ON ADVERTISING A SECOND HAND CAR

Second hand cars that are competitively priced sell much quicker than advertisers who are trying to squeeze the best price out of a buyer.
There is no point in advertising a second hand car at a premium if you are prepared to accept a much lower price. Be prepared to haggle but if your asking price is realistic, don't drop too much.
If you are open to offers – say so.
Use good quality images.
Provide as much information about mileage, condition, service history and any other relevant information as possible.
Exact type of car: if it's a Ford Escort 1.6 GLX 5-door, make it clear that – it is a Ford Escort GLX 5-door.
The year and registration letters: 1998/V is the most exact. V- reg or 1999 model-year might sound better, but the buyer will ask anyway.
Mileage: If your car has low mileage, state how low.
Colour: - 'metallic red' means more to most buyers than Rising sun ochre.
Tax : How long? Be precise about when it runs out.
MOT: How long? Be precise about when it runs out.
Don't lie about the service history: If it has a genuine recorded history, say so. If it's complete, put full service history.
Include details about number of owners if there aren't many for the age of the car.
Sell the features on your car - alloy wheels, electric windows, air conditioning, central locking and so on - to set your car apart from the others.
Make sure your telephone number and email address are correct.
Thoroughly clean and polish your car
Second hand cars sell fast when you follow our advice.
Make sure you check all the adverts in our second hand cars wanted section.
Be cautious of anyone approaching you from abroad.