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Autotrader UK Reviews 

108,469
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 7,115 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently found the platform straightforward and easy to use for creating and managing advertisements, often highlighting the intuitive website design and simple photo uploading. Many people successfully sold their vehicles quickly, sometimes within hours or days, and frequently achieved prices higher than expected. Reviewers also appreciated the service, noting helpful staff and features that attract serious buyers and enhance safety through screening. However, some customers noted concerns regarding pricing, feeling advertising costs were high or recommended selling prices unrealistic. A few also encountered unsuitable contacts or time-wasters, or experienced technical glitches during the ad creation process.

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User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, with many finding the process of placing an ad,... See more

Website

Consumers find the website to be positive, highlighting its ease of use for setting up and managing ads, with... See more

Product

Customers had positive experiences with the product, finding it simple to use and effective for selling... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction and recommending the... See more

Price

People report ambiguous experiences with price, with many reviewers finding the pricing for adverts to be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Advertisement place at Midday and sold within hours to local buyer. Lots of calls although some were suspicious and clearly traders acting as private buyers in my opinion. Happy that such a great litt... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process of placing an ad is very straightforward and you get a lot of people viewing. We sold to a private buyer in less than a week for significantly more than we were offered by online car buyin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The autoTrader website walked me through creating my add and offered at times to do stages for me. I appreciated having space for many photos and wordage for a generous write up. Although I recom... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use,place and edit the advertisment. We had the advertise until it was sold package, which was a good choice because it did take a couple of months to sell the car. Auto trader messaged after... See more


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About Autotrader UK

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Auto Trader make it easier to buy and sell vehicles online. Get a free valuation and list your car for sale today. With an audience of millions, it’s the easy way to sell your car. Looking for a guaranteed sale? Trade it today with part-exchange and instant cash offers available. Then find your next car with Auto Trader UK, Britain’s Biggest Matchmaker. Browse brand-new and used cars, and shop in confidence with expert reviews, handy tools and vehicle checks available. With more choice than any other site, you’ll find the perfect car for you.

Auto Trader

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Auto Trader has been around since 1977, helping over half a million people sell their car each year!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to put up advert

Easy to put up advert. People were able to contact me easily so that was good. I wish there was an option for messaging besides email as I did not see anyone reply to the emails I would reply.

July 23, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Got there in the end

Autotrader gave me, as a private seller, a large audience for my car. However their estimates were significantly over-optimistic. All but 1 of all calls received were from traders or brokers. Sold in the end but it was hard work.

July 23, 2026

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