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Free vs Paid Car Listing Sites UK: Is AutoTrader Worth the Money?

AutoTrader charges up to £149 to list a single car. Free listing sites exist. Here's an honest comparison of what you actually get for the money — and when free is the smarter choice.

9 min read 26 Jun 2026

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Best Time to Sell a Car in the UK: When the Market Actually Moves

The used car market has clear seasonal patterns — and listing at the right time of year can make a real difference to both price and sale speed. Here's when to list, when to wait, and which car types follow different cycles.

9 min read 25 Jun 2026

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How to Write a Car Listing That Actually Sells

Most car listings lose buyers in the first ten seconds. Here's what to write, what to leave out, and how to turn a standard listing into one that generates genuine enquiries.

9 min read 24 Jun 2026

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How to Photograph Your Car for Sale: The 7 Shots That Actually Matter

Buyers scroll past listings with bad photos in under two seconds. Here's how to take the shots that make buyers stop, look, and enquire — with nothing more than a smartphone.

9 min read 24 Jun 2026

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How to Value Your Car Before Selling: The Tools That Actually Work

Most sellers price their car wrong — too high and it sits for months; too low and they give money away. Here's how to use the available UK valuation tools to arrive at a number that actually sells.

9 min read 23 Jun 2026

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What Documents Do You Need to Sell a Car in the UK?

Missing paperwork is one of the most common reasons a private car sale falls through. Here's the full checklist — what each document is, why buyers need it, and what to do if you've lost something.

10 min read 22 Jun 2026

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How to Sell Your Car Privately in the UK: The Complete 2026 Guide

Selling privately gets you 10–20% more than part-exchange or instant-offer services. Here's the complete step-by-step process — from preparation and pricing to completing the sale and notifying the DVLA.

9 min read 21 Jun 2026