Our car had been damaged in an accident and after receiving a cash pay out from the other party's insurers we needed to sell that damaged vehicle. We received great service from very helpful and frien... See more
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Very quick and easy process, quote was the best I had from any company, booked collection in for the following morning. Driver, Shaun, called an hour before he was due and turned up right on time, exp... See more
Everything went smoothly from getting an online quote to booking a slot for my car to be picked up, The collection driver turned up on time and was polite and friendly and the money was in my bank be... See more
Fab service put in scrap my car on google tried a few that said instant quotes but then wanted phone no. And email to retrieve, these guys just reg and post code instant price, then once accepted I fi... 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
4.8
Excellent
16K reviews
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Kind people
It was easy to get an appointment, the guys were very kind and helpful, the payment came immediately.
April 9, 2026
Excellent service turned up on time…
Excellent service turned up on time very professional money paid almost immediately well recommended
April 9, 2026
Very pleasant man & explained what I…
Very pleasant man Jean he explained what I had to do next & a very quick service picking car up ,and money transferred straight away into my account it was easy doing it on line the link they sent me to tell DVLA that I sold my car to them will definitely recommend this company
April 9, 2026
Very quick and easy process
Very quick and easy process, quote was the best I had from any company, booked collection in for the following morning. Driver, Shaun, called an hour before he was due and turned up right on time, explained it to me well, payment was in my bank before he even put the car on the back of the recovery vehicle. Email with instruction on how to report to DVLA was with me within 5 minutes of him taking the car. Overall very good service received and would recommend this company and use them again.
April 9, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service , no hassle. Driver was very friendly and communicated the next steps clearly. Fast payment , hadn't even left the road before money was in my account 👌🏻
April 9, 2026
Really friendly easy to use and next…
Really friendly easy to use and next day pick up friendly guy collecting the car aswell and instant bank payment
April 9, 2026
Excellent Service
Excellent Service! So easy to use - quote came through quickly and booking the collection was simple. Great communication throughout. Arrived on time to collect and money was in the bank by the time the car was on the trailer. Would definitely recommend
April 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Contacted them online car collected…
Contacted them online car collected next day very swift service
April 8, 2026
Great experience
Dave was fabulous, good communication, polite, respectful, proactive, a pleasure to deal with.
April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Kept informed of time of collecting…
Kept informed of time of collecting great communication from driver Jack very polite and professional
April 7, 2026
Fantastic
Good price
Came when they said the were going to
Quick and easy
Money in the bank in the hour
April 7, 2026
Quick booking and quick payment.
The about the same price every one was offering so very competitive with pricing. But they was quicker on pick up. all done fast driver was here for about 15mins very helpful, then all done. with quick pay out too. Thanks.
April 7, 2026
Very helpful and paid with in minutes…
Very helpful and paid with in minutes of collection
April 2, 2026
Excellent service,quick payment.Tension…
Excellent service,quick payment.Tension free job.
March 30, 2026
Car collection
Great communication fast collection and Jack who collected my car was very helpful and was very accommodating to working around us would recommend.
April 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Very quick and easy to get a quote and…
Very quick and easy to get a quote and then to sell. And very quick pick up.
April 1, 2026
Easy to use website
Easy to use website, good communication, the guy turned up on time, money was in the bank within 1/2 hour.
March 31, 2026
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