1. Sell my car to a cash car buyer;

Selling your car to an online cash car buyer can be quick and easy if you choose a company that comes to you. Some companies expect you to go to them, once you have accepted their quote, only to find that when you get there, they will offer you less money. You are then in a position whereby you either accept the offer or you return home with your unsold car to start the process of trying to sell it again. By going to them, the ball is in their court, it is you that has had to travel, maybe some distance, to them, if you choose a company that comes to you at a time and place convenient to you, then the onus is on the car buyer.

By entering top phrases such as; cash car buyer in Hampshire, sell my car in Hampshire, best cash car buyer in Hampshire, cash for cars in Hampshire etc. into a search engine, you will obtain a list of the most relevant companies suitable for your requirements.

Whichever company you decide to use, always ensure that you are paid by cleared funds i.e.; bank transfer directly into your account or bankers draft, this will guarantee that your payment is secure.

You are also advised to fill in all relevant documents, for example the V5 Registration document (log book) by completing the yellow part – notification of sale or transfer to a motor trader, complete with the dealers details and VAT registration number and both you and the dealer need to sign and date it. You need to send this to the DVLA (address on back) to inform them that the car is no longer your property so that after you have completed the sale, responsibility transfers to the car buyer along with any parking fines, speeding offences etc that they may incur – saving you the hassle of receiving any penalties. You are also required to sign and date as the seller in the box provided.

2. Sell my car to a local dealer;

This can be a disappointing option, it can work under a certain set of circumstances, for example if your car is one that they specifically specialise in and are low on stock of. More often than not though, the dealer will want to sell your car onto a cash car buyer themselves, obviously taking their margin of the profit whilst doing so. If you do decide that this is the best option for you, you must make sure that you are paid in cleared funds – bank transfer or bankers draft, this will ensure that your money is secure.

You also need to fill in the relevant section of the V5, the yellow part. You will need to fill in the traders name, address and VAT number, which once signed by both yourself and the dealer needs to be sent to the DVLA – by you. This informs them that you no longer own the vehicle. Any penalties that are received after that date will then be sent to the motor trader and not to you. You also need to sign and date as the seller  – the motor trader will retain the remainder of the V5 to enable him to sell the car on.

3. Sell my car privately;

Selling your car privately in the current market can prove to be costly, stressful and time consuming, however should you decide that this is your preferred choice, we offer these guidelines for advice on how to go about it.

Firstly, to establish a realistic selling price for your car, we suggest you look on a site such as www.autotrader.co.uk and input details of your car into the search engine – this will provide you with a list of similar cars to yours and the prices that they are for sale at. Using the alternative online calculator guides, is possibly not going to provide you with a realistic idea of what your car will sell for as you are only able to input limited information about your car and are not able to compare like with like, as you can on a site such as Autotrader.
Once you have established the selling price, the next thing to do is to either valet the car yourself or pay to have it done professionally – it makes a huge difference! Then take good quality photographs with a nice backdrop to enhance your car of both the inside and outside, bear in mind that many people viewing your car will blow your pictures up to full screen size so better quality pictures really help.

Then prepare yourself for any calls you may get. When making an appointment with someone who wishes to view your car, it is advisable to take a contact number from them and to request that they bring some form of ID with them, after all you are in effect inviting a stranger to your home to test drive your car. We would advise that you stay with your car at all times and go with them if they want a test drive.  Your insurance company won’t be willing to help you if your car is stolen from you when you have handed over the keys! You must check that the potential buyer is insured to drive your car, even if they have fully comprehensive cover, they may only be insured to drive your car third party – a risk – but the choice is yours as to whether you allow them to drive.

Finally, once a deal has been haggled over and agreed, take payment only by cleared funds i.e. A banker’s draft or money transfer into your account, a personal cheque can be cancelled! And obviously cash can be a security risk. You will need to complete the V5 (log book) with the buyers details, provide the buyer with the new keeper supplement – (the green section), only, both date and sign as required and send the remainder of the document to the DVLA to inform them of the change of ownership. This will prevent any penalties that the new owner may incur from coming to you. It is also advisable to issue the buyer with a signed receipt of which you keep a copy so you can prove that the car was sold to them, if possible it is a good idea to take a photocopy of their ID.

We hope this information is useful and wish you every success in selling your car in whichever way you choose.

Selling your car privately in the current market with the “credit crunch” in full flow can be stressful, expensive and time consuming with fewer and fewer genuine private buyers willing or able to buy.

At Hampshire Car Buyer, we offer an alternative.

If you type, for example; “cash car buyer”, “sell my car”, “best cash car buyer”, “buy my car”, “car buyer in Hampshire” or “cars for cash” into a search engine you will obtain a long list of companies that offer to buy your car – so why choose Hampshire Car Buyer?

We are different in that we offer a bespoke, tailor made service, driven by your requirements.
We are a small independently run business and as such, do not have the large expenses that bigger companies have and can, therefore afford to be very competitive with our FREE quotes.

Although we are a small company, we have over 30 years experience in the motor trade, access to up to the minute databases and hundreds of trade contacts.

We are a customer led business and offer a personalised service based around you and your car, after all, if we are not able to buy your car, we are not able to make any money and then – we do not have a business!

There can be many reasons as to why you wish to sell your car, a new company car, a move abroad, loss of a job, an expansion of your family, any of which can make your car surplus to requirements.
Whatever the reason, we will be sensitive to your circumstances and offer you an easy, hassle free option to selling your car.

As we are based locally, we can come to you at a time and place to suit you, and in most cases can complete the deal the same day if that is what you wish.

We will consider any make, model or age from £200 – £20,000 and cover the whole of Hampshire.

We will provide you with a friendly, polite and professional service, so why not call Andy or Karen (the owners) for your Free quote and begin the process of selling your car.

We are always striving to improve the service we offer so any comments or suggestions are always welcome.

If you are looking to sell your car in the Hampshire area, you have come to the right place.

Hampshire Car Buyer is a professional company with over 30 years of experience within the motor trade. We are cash car buyers and used car dealers and offer a personal service without any extra costs.

If you are looking to sell your car privately it can be expensive and time consuming. Why not let us take the stress out of the process, so you can avoid any time wasters, and get a competitive price for your vehicle.

We are an independent small company with the advantage of having very few overheads which allows us to offer you a more competitive price for your car.

When you call us you will not be put through to a call centre or kept on hold. Karen or Andy will offer their expert advice with any queries you may have and once your car has been thoroughly researched, an offer will be made. It is important that you are as accurate as possible when providing details of your vehicle make, model, age and condition, so that we are able to provide the best price.

We have access to hundred of trade contacts from a regularly updated database which enables us to provide a fair and accurate price for your car.

As we are based locally we can collect your vehicle from a chosen address at a convenient time to you – all we need is the keys including any spare sets, and the relevant vehicle documents.

Payment for your vehicle is made securely either with a Bankers Draft or the money is transferred straight into your bank account.

We will consider imported cars, MOT failures, and even cars on finance. You can either settle the outstanding finance balance yourself or we can pay it for you and we will then deduct the amount from the final balance.

We are a customer led company and we like to work around you where possible. Our experience and expertise in the motor trade will help you with any queries or questions you may have.

We offer free no obligation quotes and provide you with professional and practical advice, even if you choose not to sell your vehicle.

We will buy any car ranging from £200 to £20,000 regardless of the make, model or age of the vehicle.

Contact Andy or Karen now for a free quote or helpful advice.