Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are you trying to compete with Auto-trader and Exchange & Mart?
2. Shouldn’t I just put the car in my local ‘free’ newspaper?
3. How does the auto-pricer work?
4. Why is there a delay in removing my car after it was sold?
5. Why is the service so cheap?
6. Why is there a maximum Selling period of three months?
7. Why does my salvage yard charge ME for scrapping the car?
8. Why do you refer to my vehicle as a scrap car?
9. Can trade sellers use the site?
10. Where do your buyers come from?

Are you trying to compete with Auto-trader and Exchange & Mart?

No - that’s why we have an upper price limit of £1,000. Those magazines do an excellent job for top/middle of the selling range.

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Shouldn’t I just put the car in my local ‘free’ newspaper?

You can, but many of the ‘free’ adverts don’t apply to vehicle sales. Even when they do, you usually need to phone a premium rate number - at a cost. And then if the vehicle is not sold that week, you have to start all over again.

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How does the auto-pricer work?

The auto-pricer steadily reduces the price of your car over the period you set. It allows you to ‘chance it’ by specifying a (slightly) higher value, but if no buyers are found the price steadily drops. As the price drops, more and more people become interested in your car.

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Why is there a delay in removing my car after it was sold?

There may be a delay of a day or two in removing the advert as we have not yet automated that part. But it’s no worse than printed publications where you get phone calls weeks after the car was sold.

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Why is the service so cheap?

Because your car is so cheap! There is no point in charging you £17.50 per week for one advert for a £200 car that may take weeks to sell.

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Why is there a maximum Selling period of three months?

Well, if it doesn't sell within three months, you have either over-priced the vehicle (or not used auto-pricer) or have not been realistic about the minimum value.

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Why does my salvage yard charge ME for scrapping the car?

Well, the price of light scrap has collapsed over recent years (around £3.50 per ton), and the cost of tyre disposals has increased. They have to cover the cost of diesel and labour as there is no profit in your scrap car.

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Why do you refer to my vehicle as a scrap car?

Sorry if it seems derogatory, but it’s nearing the end of it’s life - within 12-24 months it will probably be melted for scrap.

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Can trade sellers use the site?

By all means. You know the laws concerning this. We added a 'Trade' marker just for you.

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Where do your buyers come from?

All over. Many people are not able to, or choose not to, spend a huge sum on their car; something that gets from A to B is all that is required - and if it didn't cost much, then buying a replacement rather than repairing it becomes the most cost-effective solution
And there are certain people constantly looking out for cheap scrap cars and MOT failures; for example, banger drivers may need a new car every week in a tough season.

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