My daughter's partner did the initial contact with Car.co.uk and gave all the details. I then quickly received a text message from them with a date and time window for collection. On the day I receive... See more
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Easy no pressure booking service and the best local quote. Pick up was hassle free. The driver rang half an hour before collection and apolofised for being slightly behind time. Cash was transferred w... See more
Couldn’t fault anything, from the initial enquiry, to booking the appointment. The collection driver Lee was great, kept me updated throughout, and regular updates on timings on the collection... See more
Needed to dispose of my faithful old ford focus sadly MOT Failure. Local scrappers were paying £90, Car Recycling paid £156. Excellent service all round very professional and very efficient. Col... See more
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About Car.co.uk
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At car.co.uk, we don’t just help you sell your car—we buy it, offering a seamless, hassle-free experience from start to finish. Unlike many other car buying platforms, we cut out the middleman, ensuring a straightforward process with no hidden fees.
Whether your car is in top condition, has mechanical issues, or is ready to be scrapped, we specialize in purchasing vehicles up to £4,000—including MOT failures, insurance write-offs, and end-of-life scrap cars. With same-day or next-day collection available across the UK, we’re proud to offer a truly national service with local collectors.
Upon collection, your car is transported on a vehicle transporter—not driven away—and you’ll receive immediate payment sent the minute your car is loaded. We'll also also keep you updated about your collection in real-time with updates and ETAs sent straight to your phone.
At car.co.uk, we’re not just about buying cars—we’re about providing a friendly, professional service. Our drivers are on hand to answer any questions and assist you with the V5 paperwork, so you’re always in good hands.
Thousands of customers trust us to deliver a stress-free experience, and we’re proud to provide an exceptional level of service every step of the way.
Selling your car to car.co.uk couldn't be easier!
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- Step1. Enter your registration and postcode.
- We'll generate an instant valuation in under 20 seconds.
- Step 2. Choose a collection date & time to suit you.
- We offer same day next day collections, or book any day up to two weeks in advance.
- Step 3. FREE collection & great communication
- On the day of collection our driver will notify you when they’re on their way and when they have arrived.
- Step 4. Instant payment
- Once the car is loaded on the truck, we'll pay you immediately.
- At car.co.uk we're committed to keeping things simple and honest for our customers.
- Price guarantee
- If your car is as you've described, we'll pay the quoted price. Any major discrepancies will be agreed with you.
- Fast and free collection
- Choose a collection date that suits you. Our driver will keep you fully informed by text or call when they're on route.
- Instant payment
- We'll pay you instantly into your bank account.
- No hidden fees
- Transparent pricing from start to finish—no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Earn £20 for every referral
Unlimited earning potential
At car.co.uk, we believe great service should be rewarded. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to earn £20 each time you refer a friend to sell their car with us—and the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger!
Here’s how it works: when we collect your car, you’ll receive an email with your unique referral code. Simply pass it along to your friends, and every time they use it, we’ll deposit £20 straight into your bank account. It’s unlimited and uncapped—the more friends you refer, the more you can earn!
Selling your car has never been this rewarding. Start earning with car.co.uk today!
Contact info
5 Parkgate, 117 Liverpool Road, PR4 5AA, Preston, United Kingdom
- 01772 900 000
- help@car.co.uk
- car.co.uk
A pick up that won't let you down
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Excellent service friendly helpful…
Excellent service friendly helpful honest sorted quickly.
10 June 2026
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Really easy and fast service to use
Really easy and fast service to use. I wanted to get rid of an old car, arranged collection date, pick up went smoothly and got paid the same day into my account. Many thanks
10 June 2026
Highly Recommend
Amazing service. Seamless from start to finish. Great price offered and professional timely collection. Highly recommend
11 June 2026
Good professional service and money in…
Good professional service and money in as soon as the guy picked car up
10 June 2026
Practical and thoughtful
The whole team were friendly and helpful , to the point of the collection driver being sympathetic to an emotional attachment to the old family car , as well as being super easy going about fairly complex car positioning for extraction and loading to the truck
9 June 2026
Unprompted review
10/10 definitely recommend
This company are really easy. They came and picked up my car today, the communication was clear everything was smooth cannot complain. Definitely recommend.
10 June 2026
Very pleased with service
Excellent communication. Friendly polite staff. Immediate payment.
8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Great service
Great service, Tony was very helpful & explained process easily to my dad who’s car it was , he is 89.
9 June 2026
Simple Process
Easy online quote, decent price. Once collection arranged, took around 10 min to load the car, complete the paperwork and payment was made.
9 June 2026
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I have used this company twice in the…
I have used this company twice in the last month and can not fault the service
They offered me a higher price both times than local people and also the process was super simple. Got a quote, booked a collection date, collected the car and they had not even left the street before the payment was in my account.
Wouldn’t use anyone else now.
8 June 2026
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The ownership of the car has not been…
The ownership of the car has not been transferred. The car is still in my name.
5 June 2026
Reply from Car.co.uk
Hello Nasser,
We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience.
When a vehicle is sold, the responsibility for notifying the DVLA of a change of ownership rests with the registered keeper. The registered keeper is responsible for the day-to-day use of the vehicle, including taxing it, ensuring it has a valid MOT, maintaining insurance, and notifying the DVLA of any ownership changes. This helps ensure that any future liabilities relating to the vehicle are no longer linked to the previous keeper.
To notify the DVLA on a customer's behalf, we would need the V5C document reference number. Without this information, we're unable to complete the ownership transfer with the DVLA, as the process requires details that only the registered keeper can provide from the V5C logbook.
If the vehicle is still showing in your name, it suggests that the DVLA has not yet been updated with the change of ownership.
Please contact our customer support team with your details, and we'll be happy to look into this further for you.
Kind regards,
Car.co.uk
Can’t fault them very professional…
Can’t fault them very professional start to finish prompt payment execulant
8 June 2026
Super helpful and smooth process
Craig (the driver) was super helpful, after he'd called ahead, he arrived when he said he would, went through the paper work with me and was chatty and friendly, making me feel at ease and making the handover smooth. Got the money minutes after he submitted his side of things!
8 June 2026
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Picked up my car when they said it was…
Picked up my car when they said it was going to pick it up driver was very friendly and the payment coming into the bank very very quickly thank you
8 June 2026
Convenience and good communication
Great for convenience and good communication. Helpful collection driver. All went smoothly
8 June 2026
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