To get the most accurate valuation, you’ll need your registration, mileage and a few honest details about your car’s condition and history. That includes any modifications, number of previous owners and service history.
For a full breakdown, see our guide on “what information you need for a car valuation” – that walks you through everything step-by-step.

Your car’s value is based on several key factors: age, mileage, condition, service history, spec/trim, and current market demand. Even things like colour and optional extras can make a difference.
For a deeper dive, read our “factors that impact the value of my car” guide – it explains each factor in detail so you know what’s helping or hurting your price.

Small tweaks can add up: fix cheap cosmetic issues, get a basic valet, sort any warning lights, and gather your paperwork (MOT, service book, invoices). Presenting a clean, well-looked-after car with a solid history can nudge your offers up.
Check out our guide on “the best ways to get the most money for your car” for a checklist of quick wins before you list or accept an offer.

The trick is combining a realistic price with great presentation and an easy selling route. Start by getting a fair valuation, tidy the car, sort the photos and be upfront about condition so buyers trust you.
We’ve put all of this into our guide on “how to make your car sell quickly”, which shows you how to speed up the sale without just slashing the price.

The only section of the V5C you’ll need to keep is a slip from section 6 of the V5C form. This is for you, as the previous owner, to complete and send to the DVLA to inform them that ownership of the vehicle has changed. This will also trigger any due refund from the DVLA for the excess road fund licence previously paid.

Read more about informing the DVLA.