Sell my car in Essex

There are three ways you can sell your car:

1. Sell to a dealer – Sell your car quickly to over 5,000 trusted dealers who will bid for it. After 48 hours, you'll receive the highest offer which you can accept or decline
2. Advertise online – Sell your car privately by creating an advert on Autotrader to reach millions of potential buyers
3. Part exchange – Use our part exchange tool to find out what your car is worth, then trade your old car for a new one to get money off your new car

You’ll need essential documents like your car’s V5C logbook, proof of reservation and purchase, service history, MOT certificate, insurance policy, car warranty, and car part receipts (if any) to sell your car. You should also gather your car keys, owner’s manual, charging cables (if any), and any extras such as locking wheel and nut adaptors. Find out more about how to use the various documents to sell your car in our full guide.