FAQs

Absolutely, You will need to contact your car finance company and request your settlement figure, but once you have this we will pay the finance immediately and pay you the difference if we value your car more than the finance settlement. If the car is valued by us is less than the outstanding settlement amount, you will have to pay us the shortfall first via bank transfer or credit/debit card and then we would settle the finance in full including your contribution.

It’s important to find a company you trust and do your background research. Cotswold Car Buyers is part of a privately owned BMW/Mini Dealer Group, a privately run business which was started in 1985. We’ll never sell your details to third-party companies and we’ll do our best to make the process smooth and hassle-free to take the stress out of selling your car.

Just enter your registration & mileage into our valuation tool bar & a price will be emailed across to you, if you are happy to proceed within a 24 hour period that will also trigger an extra £200 on top of your valuation. One of our buyers will be in touch to arrange a time that suits yourself for collection or feel free to drop into our site in Tewkesbury. All cars will have a fast appraisal & drive to make sure they are as described, then a fast payment will be made to you whilst with us with no fees applied.

A used car's valuation has a large range of factors that can affect the price at any given moment. There are obvious factors like the car's service history, previous owners, mileage and condition and whether it has been modified. We have to factor in market conditions day to day but thankfully we have retail sites eager for great cars on a daily basis. Our team has years of experience, an open mind on a fair condition and we stand on the price offered at all times.

When we come to collect your car at a mutually agreed time & place, we’ll do a quick inspection of the car to make sure it’s in the condition discussed & then make an instant payment to your bank account, no admin fees or collection fees.

To sell your car to us you need the following documentation:

• V5 vehicle log book
• Service history (whether digital or in a booklet)
• Any receipts of work undertaken
• Bank account details
• Owner’s manuals
• Spare Keys/Wheels Locking Nuts  (Please advise us if these are missing)
• Finance settlement document (if any outstanding finance)
• 2 forms of ID (one which can be a driving licence or passport, and other bank statement or utility bill showing an address that matches V5)

The valuation is a quick process taking between 1-3 minutes.

The valuation is valid for 7 days.

Once you have a valuation, we will follow up by phone & email the following day.

There are many factors to consider that can affect the valuation of your car, such as demand for a certain model. The time of year, with new REG plates being released twice a year. And any new manufacturer model releases.

Yes, you need to inform the DVLA when you sell your car. You do this posting the yellow slip from the log book (V5C) to the DVLA, or you can fill out the ‘Tell DVLA you’ve sold, transferred or brought a vehicle’ form on the DVLA section on the GOV.UK website.

You can use the ‘Tell DVLA you’ve sold, transferred or brought a vehicle’ form on the DVLA section on the GOV.UK website to start the process but you will need to provide some form of proof of ownership.

Alternatively, you can use the DVLA’s online service to replace your lost log book (V5).

Yes, you should tell the DVLA you want to cancel your road tax on the day the sale of your car completes.

Yes, once you have let the DVLA know you want to cancel your road tax they will automatically refund you for any full months left.

Several factors influence the value of your car, including its make, model, year, mileage, condition, maintenance history, market demand, and any additional features or upgrades.

You can determine the value of your car using our online valuation tools and consult with our professional appraisers. Alternatively, you can research recent sales of similar vehicles in your area.

The trade-in value refers to the amount a dealership offers for your car as a trade-in towards the purchase of another vehicle. The private sale value is the amount you could expect to receive if you were to sell the car directly to another individual.

Depreciation is the decrease in value of a car over time due to factors such as age, mileage, and wear and tear. Understanding depreciation helps you make informed decisions about buying, selling, or trading in your vehicle.