Car Guides

Everything you need to buy, sell, or grow your automotive business

Free, practical guides from the Car Spot team

Covering personal car sales, dealer listings, garage management, and everything in between.

Side by side comparison of online car listings
7 min readPersonal

Auto Trader vs Private Sale: Which Pays More?

Should you pay for Auto Trader or go the private sale route via Facebook and Gumtree? We break down the real costs, buyer psychology, and when each method wins — plus when selling to a dealer might be your best option.

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Car dealership forecourt
10 min readDealer

AutoTrader Alternatives for Car Dealers

Explore the best AutoTrader alternatives for UK car dealers. Compare platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, and CarGurus, and discover how modern tools help generate more leads.

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Laptop screen showing car listings online
8 min readPersonal

Best Place to Sell a Car in the UK

Comparing Auto Trader, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, and car‑spot so you know exactly where to list for a fast, fair sale without unnecessary fees.

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Car for sale on a bright UK spring day
9 min readPersonal

Best Time to Sell a Car UK

The right timing can add hundreds to your sale price. This month-by-month guide reveals when to sell convertibles, 4x4s, EVs, and family cars to maximise what you get.

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Car on a country road in different seasons
6 min readPersonal

Best Time to Sell: Winter vs Summer

Conventional wisdom says sell in summer—but the data tells a different story. Discover which season really suits your car and how to maximise your sale price year-round.

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Premium used car ready for private sale
8 min readPersonal

Car Depreciation UK: Best Resale Value Cars

On average, a new car loses 20% of its value in year one. Learn how depreciation works in the UK, which models hold their value best, and how to protect your wallet when selling.

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Independent UK garage exterior with signage, viewed by a customer on a mobile phone
9 min readGarage

Do I Need a Garage Website?

You don't need a full website to win UK customers. Here's how a Google Business Profile plus one landing page gets your garage found online.

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Car paperwork and documents for private sale
7 min readPersonal

Documents Needed to Sell a Car UK

From the V5C logbook to service history and MOT certificates, this checklist covers every document you need to sell your car quickly and for a better price.

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Car keys ready for handover at private sale
6 min readPersonal

DVLA Process for Selling a Car

Everything you need to know about notifying the DVLA when you sell your car in the UK, from the online process to the postal method and what to do after the sale.

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8 min readPersonal

eBay vs Gumtree vs Facebook for Car Sales

Comparing eBay Motors, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace to find out which free platform sells cars fastest in the UK—and when to use each one.

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Person using Facebook Marketplace to sell a car on a smartphone
8 min readPersonal

Facebook Marketplace Car Sales: Tips and Safety

Facebook Marketplace is one of the UK's most popular platforms for selling cars privately. Here's how to do it properly—and how to stay safe from scams.

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Private car sale handover moment
8 min readPersonal

Fake Buyer Scams: A Seller's Guide

Overpayment tricks, fake couriers, phishing emails—UK car sellers lose millions to fake buyer scams every year. Learn to spot the red flags and protect yourself before it's too late.

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