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Selling your car

How to prepare and advertise your car to get the best value, dealing with buyers and what paperwork you need

What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies
In this guide we go through how to contact the DVLA to notify them when someone dies and if you inherit a car.
Guide3 weeks ago
Who is the registered keeper of a car
Legal owner is the one who buys the car while the registered keeper looks after the car. The legal owner and the registered keeper of a car can be...
Guide1 month ago
How to scrap my car?
You can scrap your car, also known as recycling your car, in exchange for cash if you think your car is at end of its life.
Guide1 month ago
Can I sell a car without MOT
Wondering if you can sell a car without an MOT? The answer is yes, but there are few things you should keep in mind before advertising the car…
Guide2 months ago
How to tell DVLA I’ve sold my car
Tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car to update them about the change in ownership and get a refund on your leftover car tax for the year.
Guide2 months ago
How to sell a car at auction on Autotrader
Here's how you can auction your car through Autotrader, to get a good price and fast sale from a dealership.
Advice3 months ago
What is a car auction?
Could auctioning your car to dealerships be the quickest way to get money for your car?
Advice3 months ago
How to cancel car insurance
Congratulations, you’ve sold your car! If cancelling your car insurance is next on your checklist, we’re here to guide you on what you need to do.
Guide3 months ago
Where should you sell your car? (2025 update)
Choosing where to sell your car is an important decision. Let’s look at the pros and cons of your various options.
Advice6 months ago
Tips on selling a used car safely (2025 update)
Watch our short film to go through top tips that will help ensure that you stay safe when you're selling a used car, and then read our full article...
Advice7 months ago
Valuations: How much is my electric car worth?
Here's how you can keep track of electric car prices, and get the best deal whether buying or selling.
Advice1 year ago
How to sell my electric car (2025 update)
From getting the right price to finding the right buyer, we're here to help you sell your electric car.
Advice2 years ago
How much can I sell my car for?
Want to know how much will my car sell for? Find out what your car is really worth - join the millions who value their car with Autotrader for a...
Advice2 years ago
The rising popularity of older cars: buying and selling old cars for the best price
More than 15.4m 10-year-old cars will on the road by 2027 - so what's it like to buy and sell such older cars?
News2 years ago
Insurance write off categories
Everything you need to know about write off category vehicles, including whether you can buy or sell a write off and what Cat A, Cat B, Cat S and...
Advice3 years ago
How to sell a car
How to sell your car safely on Autotrader: top tips for getting a good price and a quick sale.
Feature3 years ago
The best time to sell your car in the UK (2025)
Is now the best time to sell your car? We look at how demand for used cars means you could make a profit on your old car.
Advice4 years ago
Meeting a potential buyer
There’s no need to be nervous when meeting a potential buyer for your car. Just follow our top tips on making appointments, arranging test drives...
Advice6 years ago
Selling a car: what payment method to accept
You can use bank transfers, cash in hand, cheque or escrow to receive payment when selling your car. Here’s what you need to know about securely...
Advice6 years ago
Advertising your car: Top tips to get the best price and sell fast (2025 update)
Wondering what to write when selling a car? Here’s how to create an effective and eye-catching advert in minutes on Autotrader.
Advice6 years ago

The latest car reviews and news from our team

Selling your car

What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies

Who is the registered keeper of a car

How to scrap my car?

Can I sell a car without MOT

How to tell DVLA I’ve sold my car

How to sell a car at auction on Autotrader

What is a car auction?

How to cancel car insurance

Where should you sell your car? (2025 update)

Tips on selling a used car safely (2025 update)

Valuations: How much is my electric car worth?

How to sell my electric car (2025 update)

How much can I sell my car for?

The rising popularity of older cars: buying and selling old cars for the best price

Insurance write off categories

How to sell a car

The best time to sell your car in the UK (2025)

Meeting a potential buyer

Selling a car: what payment method to accept

Advertising your car: Top tips to get the best price and sell fast (2025 update)

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The latest car reviews and news from our team

Selling your car

What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies

Who is the registered keeper of a car

How to scrap my car?

Can I sell a car without MOT

How to tell DVLA I’ve sold my car

How to sell a car at auction on Autotrader

What is a car auction?

How to cancel car insurance

Where should you sell your car? (2025 update)

Tips on selling a used car safely (2025 update)

Valuations: How much is my electric car worth?

How to sell my electric car (2025 update)

How much can I sell my car for​?

The rising popularity of older cars: buying and selling old cars for the best price

Insurance write off categories

How to sell a car

The best time to sell your car in the UK (2025)

Meeting a potential buyer

Selling a car: what payment method to accept

Advertising your car: Top tips to get the best price and sell fast (2025 update)

Connect with us

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Meet the Autotrader team

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