Which buyers pay the most for used cars?

Where will I get the best price for my car?

There are three main options when selling your car, sell privately, sell to an online buyer, or sell to a dealer.

Selling privately

Selling privately can often make the most money but can be a very stressful, time-consuming process. You’ll need to advertise, negotiate prices, and potentially deal with multiple inquiries or go on several test drives.

The private selling process can cost you money, setting you back before you’ve even sold your car.

Sell to a dealer

This will not make as much money but is a fairly simple process which will not take up much of your time. Selling to a dealer also gives you the option to part exchange your vehicle helping you to take money off the price of your next car. Just don’t expect to make too much money when selling your car to a dealership as you would privately.

How to maximise your car’s value

To get the best value for your car you’ll need to put a bit of work in, here are some steps that can be taken to increase your car’s value: