Value My Car

We can help you get an up-to-date car valuation in just a few clicks, for free. There are a huge number of factors impacting a car’s value from the make, model and specification to its condition and mileage, we use the latest market data and the value of cars recently sold as well as information you provide about your car’s condition and mileage to get an accurate price for your car.

Knowing the value of a car is hugely powerful if you're thinking of buying or selling it. You’ll be in a far stronger position in any negotiations with car dealers and you’ll be able to calculate far more accurately the kind of new car you can afford next - either through buying outright or arranging a finance deal.

The car valuations from Auto Express are estimates of the price of the car in certain buying and selling situations. They are based on the information provided and the assumption that the car is in ‘good condition’ for its age and mileage. The pricing data is assembled by the experts at CAP who monitor thousands of transactions across the UK car market to keep track of prices on an ongoing basis. The prices are accurate and updated live according to changing market conditions. The valuations should always be treated as guides to a particular car’s value in the knowledge that the car’s true condition may make it worth more or less than quoted. But, the valuations we provide are constantly updated and accurate for today's market.

You can add to the value of your car by making sure it looks its best before the sale. Give it a thorough clean inside and out. You might also want to weigh-up whether it's worth fixing any cosmetic damage to help you get the best price. Getting the car a service and a fresh MoT will also help but again, make you need to consider whether it's cost-effective to do so. Balance the cost of any parts and labour against what you might stand to gain on the sale price.

Like any type of car, some electric cars hold their value better than others. The EV market has, however, seen some major fluctuations and rapid development in recent years and that has seen some models suffer stronger than expected depreciation. The old government grant and, more recently, heavy discounting on new cars by manufacturers aiming to hit electric car sales targets pushed used values down. Then you have the rapid pace of development in EV technology. Driving ranges have improved on new EVs while prices have fallen, meaning that used cars bought only a few years ago can look quite expensive compared to the latest new alternatives. Experts are still predicting strong residual values for many of today's most popular and fashionable new EV models and the used cars that have lost their value quickly can look like very attractive buys.      

You can get a rough estimate of your car's value by going to a classifieds website and searching for your specific make, model, and year, along with similar mileage, to see what prices are being asked. Even with the information from the valuation tool in hand, we would still advise you to see what similar condition cars are selling for online. This is especially important as a car gets older, as a banger which is rusty and has been poorly maintained could only be worth the scrap value, while a cherished example of the same car will still be a desirable purchase.

This will depend on what your priority is. For a quick sale, an online car buying service or part exchange are your best bets, but don't forget that you're likely to get less for your car through part exchange. If you're looking to get every last penny from your car sale, it might be worth looking at selling it privately. This, however, comes with the extra effort of advertising the car and then being available to deal with enquiries and viewings.