Free car valuations

Auto Trader’s car valuation tool is an easy and accurate way to find out how much your car is worth.

We’ll give you both a private sale and part-exchange price, so you can to make an informed decision about your next steps. Simply enter your car registration and mileage to get started.

To ensure our prices are accurate, we combine data from:

• over 800,000 adverts from a range of trusted sources
• over 3,500 dealer websites
• values from major car auctions
• ex-fleet and leasing car values

We update our car valuations daily so you’re always getting an accurate and up-to-date value for your car.

Knowing the car’s value can help you negotiate in confidence when buying or selling a car.

Cars will sell faster when accurately priced. A fair price, and including up-to-date information like vehicle history checks, can inspire confidence in potential buyers and help your car stand out.

And if you’re looking to part-exchange, you can do so with more confidence.

Generally, cars with higher mileages have lower resale values because they tend to have higher levels of wear and tear.

Several factors decide a car’s value, however. These include how well a car is looked after, any extra features included, and how rare or desirable colour or trim.

To start your car valuation, you’ll just need your licence plate number and mileage, plus your name and contact details. Then, simply follow the steps set our in our easy-to-use tool.

That’s up to you. Private sale prices tend to be a bit higher, so you’ll probably get more money, plus you’re likely to reach a wider audience. Part-exchange is convenient though, as you’re not left without a car and can often complete the transaction in one deal.