Sell my car

Road tax is non-transferrable, so you'll need to contact the DVLA to let them know that you've sold your car. They will then be able to start the process of cancelling and refunding any full months of remaining tax.

As a seller, you are not responsible for your car after it is sold. You will need to let DVLA know that you’ve sold your car, otherwise you will be liable for anything the new owner should be paying. Your main responsibility when selling is to accurately describe your car.

You will need to bring the following documents with you to complete the sale:

• Proof of ID – either a photocard driving licence with the address matching that on the V5C or passport and proof of address dated within the past three months
• V5C/Logbook – in the name of the person selling the car
• MOT certificate – minimum one month’s MOT on date of handover
• Spare keys if available
• Service history if available
• A copy of your finance settlement letter if you have outstanding finance to be cleared OR a clearance letter if you have recently paid off any finance on the car
• Bank details, so we can make any payment due to you

This depends on a few factors including the age, mileage and condition of your car. Some colours are also more desirable and may retain more value. Use our valuation tool to see how much you can sell your car for.

If your car meets our basic eligibility criteria (is under 4 years old, under 40,000 miles, has a Full Service History, and a maximum 3 previous owners), and you have a like‑for‑like written retail valuation from a recognised UK motor retailer dated within the last 7 days, we’ll beat it by at least £100. Your car will need to match that valuation when inspected, and auction‑based valuations aren’t eligible. To claim, just use the ‘Claim my offer’ link in your valuation email and complete the short form.

Read the full Terms & Conditions here.

In order to provide your initial and final valuations, we will make the following assumptions about your car:

• Runs and drives
• Has no mechanical or electrical faults
• No warning lights displayed on the dashboard
• At the point of sale, your car will have at least 1 month’s valid MOT
• It has not been imported
• It has not been an insurance total loss/write-off or salvage vehicle
• All tyres meet the legal standard
• All alloys and wheel trims are present
• No aftermarket modifications (these can be mechanical or cosmetic changes, inside or outside the car).
• Locking wheel nut is present
• If it has a convertible roof, it should be fully working with no damage
• All electric vehicles must come with charging cables as supplied by the manufacturer

If your car does not meet these assumptions, we will be unable to purchase your car.

Payment will be made into your nominated bank account.

Payment timings depend on when your appointment takes place:

Monday to Friday:

• Appointments before 12pm: payment sent by close of business the same day
• Appointments after 12pm: payment sent the next working day
• Appointments after 12pm on Fridays: payment sent the next working day

Weekends and Bank Holidays:

• Payment sent by close of business the next working day

No! You can sell your car to Motorpoint without having to buy another one from us.

Once you've received your final valuation, you can book an appointment to sell your car at your nearest store as soon as the next day (subject to appointment availability at your nearest Motorpoint store).

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept sales of cars with private plates.

If you're planning to keep your private plate or assign it to another car, you can apply to have the number removed and sell your car to us using the original plate details.

We can only purchase vehicles that are registered to and owned by a private individual.

If the car you want to sell is owned by a limited company, partnership, sole trader business, lease company or any other type of organisation, we cannot accept the sale.

You'll need to make sure you cancel your car insurance when you sell your car, or have it transferred to your new vehicle.

You must notify the DVLA of any significant changes to your car. After you have sold your car, you need to give them the full name and address of the buyer. If these details are not updated, sellers may incur legal penalties. 

You will need to enter the details for Motorpoint Derby when prompted on the DVLA website, or completing the yellow slip you have been provided when you sell your car in store: Motorpoint Derby, Chartwell Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BZ 

Tell the DVLA you have sold your car.