From the Carmora blog
Plain-English guides to selling your car in the UK — finance, paperwork, pricing and what to watch out for.
Can I sell a car without a V5C log book?
Lost the log book? Here is what a UK seller must tell DVLA, why replacing the V5C first is usually simpler, and how to keep the sale moving.
Read the guide →Can I sell a car without an MOT?
A practical UK guide to selling a car with an expired or failed MOT, including road-use rules, collection, paperwork and valuation.
Read the guide →What photos do I need to sell my car online?
A simple shot list for a faster, firmer car valuation: exterior, interior, dashboard, wheels, history and honest damage photos.
Read the guide →Selling a prestige or sports car? Why a specialist buyer usually beats the algorithm
Why algorithmic 'we buy any car' services underprice premium and performance cars — and how to find a hand-pick specialist buyer who pays what your car is actually worth.
Read the guide →What separates a great used car dealer from the rest
The signs of a genuinely good used car dealer — the checks they do, the prep that goes in, the sourcing they avoid — and what to look for whether you're buying or selling.
Read the guide →How long does it actually take to sell a car in the UK?
From listing to money-in-the-bank — realistic timelines for the three main ways of selling a car in the UK.
Read the guide →Why a human-calculated car valuation beats an algorithm — every time
Algorithms don't see the dent. They don't price for last week's market shift. They don't know if your model is suddenly in demand. Here's why a real person gets it right.
Read the guide →Do I need a service history to sell my car in the UK?
Selling a car without service stamps? Here's what it costs you, what you can do to compensate, and how to find a buyer who'll still pay fairly.
Read the guide →Selling a car after a death — a UK probate vehicle sale guide
What to do with a deceased person's car, what paperwork you need, and the kindest, fastest way to handle it.
Read the guide →What actually affects your car's resale value (and what doesn't)
The factors that really move car prices in the UK — and the ones we wish people would stop worrying about.
Read the guide →‘We buy any car’ fees explained — and how to avoid them
Admin fees, transaction fees, transfer fees, same-day-payment fees. The fees online car buyers charge, why they exist, and what to look out for.
Read the guide →How to sell a car with outstanding finance in the UK
Can you sell a car that's still on finance? Yes — here's exactly how it works, what you need from your lender, and what to watch out for.
Read the guide →What paperwork do I need to sell my car in the UK?
A complete checklist of the documents you need when selling your car in the UK — V5, MOT, service history, ID and bank details.
Read the guide →Selling your car privately, to a dealer or to an online buyer — what's the difference?
The three main ways to sell a car in the UK compared. Which gets you the most money? Which is fastest? Which is safest?
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