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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

Who is the registered keeper vs the owner of a car?
The 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...
Guide4 weeks 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 to find the best place to sell...
Advice5 months ago
Can I sell a car on someone else's behalf?
Yes, you can sell someone else's car with the right permissions. Keep reading to find out how.
Guide5 months ago
How to sell a classic car?
Ready to sell your classic car? Value your car for free, then sell privately, though part exchange or directly to a dealer on Autotrader.
Guide5 months ago
What documents do I need to part exchange my car
Thinking of part exchanging your car? Here’s a simple guide on the documents you’ll need, why they’re important, and what to expect at the dealership.
Guide7 months ago
Number plate retention: Can I keep my number plate when I sell my car?
Yes, you can retain your number plate when you sell your car by contacting the DVLA.
Guide7 months ago
How to cancel car tax?
You should contact the DVLA to cancel your car tax - in this guide, we explain how.
Guide7 months ago
How to sell a modified car?
Sell your modified car quick with our top tips. Create your car advert today or sell directly to a dealership for free on Autotrader.
Guide7 months ago
Can I sell a SORN car
Yes, you can legally sell a SORN car. Discover the best ways to sell it - whether privately, via part exchange, or to a dealer - and what to...
Guide8 months ago
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.
Guide9 months 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.
Guide10 months 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…
Guide11 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.
Guide11 months ago
Sell your car to a dealer on Autotrader
Here's how you can sell your car to a dealer on Autotrader, getting a good price and fast sale.
Advice1 year ago
What is a car auction?
Could auctioning your car to dealerships be the quickest way to get money for your car?
Advice1 year 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.
Guide1 year ago
Tips on selling a used car safely (2026 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...
Advice1 year ago
Valuations: How much is my electric car worth? | 2026
Here's how you can keep track of electric car prices, and get the best deal whether buying or selling.
Advice2 years ago
How to sell my electric car | 2026
From getting the right price to finding the right buyer, we're here to help you sell your electric car.
Advice3 years ago
How much can I sell my car for? (2026 update)
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...
Advice3 years ago

Selling your car

Who is the registered keeper vs the owner of a car?

Where should you sell your car? (2025 update)

Can I sell a car on someone else's behalf?

How to sell a classic car?

What documents do I need to part exchange my car

Number plate retention: Can I keep my number plate when I sell my car?

How to cancel car tax?

How to sell a modified car?

Can I sell a SORN car

What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies

How to scrap my car?

Can I sell a car without MOT

How to tell DVLA I’ve sold my car

Sell your car to a dealer on Autotrader

What is a car auction?

How to cancel car insurance

Tips on selling a used car safely (2026 update)

Valuations: How much is my electric car worth? | 2026

How to sell my electric car | 2026

How much can I sell my car for? (2026 update)

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Selling your car

Who is the registered keeper vs the owner of a car?

Where should you sell your car? (2025 update)

Can I sell a car on someone else's behalf?

How to sell a classic car?

What documents do I need to part exchange my car

Number plate retention: Can I keep my number plate when I sell my car?

How to cancel car tax?

How to sell a modified car?

Can I sell a SORN car

What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies

How to scrap my car?

Can I sell a car without MOT

How to tell DVLA I’ve sold my car

Sell your car to a dealer on Autotrader

What is a car auction?

How to cancel car insurance

Tips on selling a used car safely (2026 update)

Valuations: How much is my electric car worth? | 2026

How to sell my electric car | 2026

How much can I sell my car for​? (2026 update)

Connect with us

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Meet the Autotrader team

How much can I sell my car for? (2026 update)