WeBuyAnyCar or Autotrader: Comparison

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What is WeBuyAnyCar?

WeBuyAnyCar was founded by brothers - Darren and Noel McKee. The online car buying service was set-up in 2006. It operates under BCA, its parent company, and in 2019 it was bought by the private equity firm TDR Capital. WeBuyAnyCar uses an online valuation tool to tell you how much it’s willing to pay for your car followed by an on-site inspection and test drive, after which the final valuation price may change.

How is WeBuyAnyCar different to Autotrader?

WeBuyAnyCar has more than 500 branches that you can visit for in-person inspection and test drive, after which you can give your car in.

Autotrader is the UK’s largest automotive platform, connecting you to private sellers and retailers across the country.

Autotrader

Autotrader provide the option to buy or sell your car, find leasing, PCP or HP deals, part-exchange or private sale of your car.

WeBuyAnyCar

WeBuyAnyCar buys cars for cash, to help you sell your car as soon as possible. A transaction fee is applicable.

Finding the best deal

Both WeBuyAnyCar and Autotrader provide you with a price valuation for your car.

To sell your car with WeBuyAnyCar, you need to get an instant valuation from their site. This valuation price is fixed and is based on data provided by CAP.

Choice of stock

WeBuyAnyCar do not hold any stock, they sell the cars they buy to dealerships and retailers at a profit.

Autotrader sells cars and allows you to list yours for a private sale. Stock includes used cars, approved used cars and new cars that are available to buy outright, or with options like car leasing, personal contract purchase (PCP) and hire purchase (HP) deals.

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Valuing your car

Both WeBuyAnyCar and Autotrader provide a free online car valuation to sellers.

For your car’s valuation, both WeBuyAnyCar and Autotrader need your number plate and mileage to get you started.

Data-backed valuations for fair price

WeBuyAnyCar asks for information related to model, mileage, and the number of previous owners to determine the value of the car. Autotrader’s valuations are 100% data driven.

We provide the valuation; the choice is yours

WeBuyAnyCar valuations are valid for four days – you can choose within this time period if you want to sell your car. Valuations on Autotrader are valid for seven days.

Services

WeBuyAnyCar focuses solely on buying cars and buys thousands of cars through their platform every single week.

Autotrader aim at offering everyone trust and transparency when buying or selling a car. We are working towards making the automotive industry more accessible and exciting by offering vehicles beyond just cars such as vans, bikes, trucks, caravans, and services beyond just buying and selling like car leasing.

Service fee

Autotrader offer a range of ad packages, from Basic through to our Ultimate package. The price to advertise depends on how much your car is worth, so you don’t have to pay over the odds to advertise a car that’s only worth a few hundred. Our full price list is available here.

When selling your car to WeBuyAnyCar, a transaction fee is imposed depending upon the final valuation price. If your car is valued below £99.99, no transaction fee is applicable. For cars valued between £100- £3,999.99, a transaction fee of £49.99 is applicable; cars valued between £4,000- £4,999.99 are charged £59.99 and cars valued at £5,000 or more are charged a transaction fee of £74.99 (as recorded on 02/02/23).

How do we compare?

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Who are Autotrader?

Offering used cars from private sellers and trusted UK dealerships, brand new cars and more, Autotrader have over 40 years of experience as the UK’s largest automotive marketplace.

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