Where can UK dealers and private sellers advertise vans, cars, trucks and other vehicles online

UK vehicle sellers can choose between paid classified portals like Auto Trader and Motors.co.uk, comparison and cash-offer sites like CarGurus, general marketplaces like eBay Motors, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace, and specialist trade sites like Drive (formerly heycar) and Truck Locator. Fees, seller verification and audience size vary widely between them. This comparison sets out the current pricing, verification and review systems for each so a seller can pick the right mix of reach and cost.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Declare an interest: GetBrent is one of the options below. Every other platform is described from its own published pages or dated independent sources, and each one is linked so you can check it.

GetBrent

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Hire and sales marketplace for vans, vehicles, trailers and plant

Who it is for: UK dealers, hire firms and trade sellers; local buyers
How to join: Free self-service listing in two minutes, or claim an existing one
Pricing: Free listing; paid plans add unlimited items and first placement - see our pricing page. No commission on sales
Verification: Companies House verification shown as a badge on the listing, plus owner claim
Reviews: Yes - review requests go to real enquirers and every review is checked before it appears

Why GetBrent

+No commission and no per-advert fee
+Sell and hire the same vehicle from one profile
+Buyers find you by town and category, alongside hire options

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Auto Trader UK

UK's largest online vehicle marketplace for private and trade car, van and truck adverts

Who it is for: Private car sellers, franchised and independent dealers, and buyers across the UK
How to join: Create a free account, choose private or trade seller status in account settings (trade sellers add a trading name and business address), then build an advert or a dealer stock feed
Pricing: Private adverts are priced by the vehicle's value band and the package chosen (Free, Standard, Premium or Ultimate); trade sellers use pay-as-you-go adverts or a contract agreed with sales - see Auto Trader's advertising prices page
Verification: Private sellers self-declare vehicle details; trade sellers must register a trading name and address; a separate paid vehicle history check (mileage, write-off status, outstanding finance) is sold as an add-on
Reviews: Dealer profiles carry seller ratings and written buyer reviews; private seller adverts have no review system

Strengths

+Largest UK used-vehicle audience of the major portals
+Covers cars, vans, trucks, motorhomes and plant on one site
+Advertise-until-sold packages remove the need to re-list

Limitations

-Higher-value cars cost more to advertise than on Gumtree or Facebook
-Trade contract pricing is not published and needs a sales call
-Seller still handles enquiries, viewings and payment personally

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Motors.co.uk

UK used-vehicle listings site operated by Motors Group, being wound down and merged into Cazoo

Who it is for: Franchised and independent dealers primarily, with some private seller adverts also carried
How to join: Dealers join through Motors Group's dealer advertising contracts; private sellers list a car through the consumer site
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them
Verification: Dealer stock is fed from dealer management systems under standard advertising terms; no published buyer-side identity checks
Reviews: No seller review or star-rating system published for private adverts

Strengths

+Long-established brand with a large dealer stock base
+Part of a wider Motors Group network alongside Cazoo, Parkers and syndication to eBay Motors and Gumtree
+Dealers keep the same listing tools during the transition to Cazoo

Limitations

-The site is being retired by the end of 2026 as activity moves to Cazoo
-Private seller pricing and process are not clearly published
-Smaller consumer audience than Auto Trader

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Cazoo

Relaunched UK used-vehicle marketplace, now a dealer stock aggregator rather than an online-only retailer

Who it is for: Franchised and independent dealers advertising stock to consumer buyers; not aimed at private sellers
How to join: Dealers join through Motors Group's dealer advertising packages, set up by a Motors/Cazoo account manager
Pricing: Reported by AM-online (trade press), 2025: listing on Cazoo was offered at no extra cost during the launch phase to dealers already on a Motors multi-site advertising package; standalone pricing not published
Verification: No published private-seller identity checks; dealer stock is fed from dealer systems under Motors Group advertising terms
Reviews: Individual dealer reviews are not a published feature of the relaunched site

Strengths

+Reported around 60 percent UK consumer brand awareness, second only to Auto Trader
+Backed by Motors Group's existing dealer network of over 5,000 retailers
+High marketing spend, including sports sponsorships, drives buyer traffic

Limitations

-No longer sells cars directly to consumers or offers private classified adverts
-Standalone advertising price list is not public
-The brand went through administration in 2024 before this relaunch, which may affect buyer trust

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CarGurus UK

US-owned car search and price-comparison site showing dealer stock across the UK

Who it is for: Buyers comparing dealer-listed used cars; sellers get dealer or partner cash offers rather than a public classified ad
How to join: Buyers search for free; sellers enter their registration and mileage online to receive cash offers from CarGurus's dealer network instead of posting their own advert
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them
Verification: Listings come from registered trading dealers; CarGurus applies its own Deal Rating (for example Great Price, Good Price, Fair Price) based on market data, not a seller-trust score
Reviews: No public seller review system; the Deal Rating scores the price, not the seller

Strengths

+Deal Rating gives buyers an independent view of whether a price is good value
+Large searchable pool of dealer stock
+Instant cash-offer route for sellers who want a quick sale

Limitations

-Discontinued its private classified-listing product, so individuals cannot post their own for-sale ad
-Selling route depends on dealer or partner offers rather than open marketplace bidding
-Smaller dealer network in the UK than Auto Trader

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eBay Motors UK

Auction and fixed-price vehicle marketplace within eBay UK

Who it is for: Private and trade sellers of cars, vans, motorcycles and classic or unusual vehicles; enthusiast buyers
How to join: Use or create a standard eBay account, then list under the Cars, Motorcycles and Vehicles category as a private or business seller
Pricing: GBP 19.99 for a private-seller classified ad, or GBP 14.99 to list as auction-style or fixed-price, plus a 1 percent final value fee (minimum GBP 25, maximum GBP 45) on auction-style sales; business sellers pay GBP 17.99 or GBP 13.99 plus a 0.9 percent final value fee
Verification: Buyers and sellers are identified through standard eBay account verification and payment processing; no vehicle history check is included
Reviews: Standard eBay feedback and seller rating system applies to vehicle listings

Strengths

+Good fit for classic, modified or unusual vehicles that suit an auction format
+Buyer and seller protection through eBay's standard dispute process
+Established feedback system gives buyers a track record for the seller

Limitations

-Listing and final value fees apply even though it is a private car sale
-Vehicles are typically collected in person, so distance can put buyers off
-Not built for bulk trade stock the way Auto Trader or Motors.co.uk are

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Gumtree Motors

Free general classifieds site with a dedicated Motors section for cars and vans

Who it is for: Private sellers and small trade sellers of cars and vans, and budget-focused buyers
How to join: Create a free Gumtree account and post a listing under the Cars or Vans category with photos and a description
Pricing: Basic listing is free; optional promotion features cost from GBP 11.99 for a Featured or Urgent advert up to GBP 24.99 for a 7-day Spotlight placement
Verification: No mandatory identity or vehicle checks; buyers and sellers arrange viewing, payment and handover themselves
Reviews: No seller review or rating system

Strengths

+Free basic listings make it the cheapest way to advertise a lower-value car
+Large existing UK classifieds audience
+Quick to list with no vehicle-history requirement

Limitations

-No seller verification or review system, so buyer/seller trust relies on self-checks
-Guides warn buyers and sellers to verify identity and payment before handover because of scam activity
-No dealer stock-feed tools, so it does not suit sellers with multiple vehicles

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Facebook Marketplace (vehicles)

Free peer-to-peer marketplace built into Facebook, with a Vehicles category

Who it is for: Private sellers and local buyers, particularly for lower-priced cars and vans
How to join: List directly from an existing Facebook account under Marketplace, choosing the Vehicles category and adding photos and a price
Pricing: Free for local, in-person sales; a 2 percent selling fee applies only if the seller uses Facebook's own shipping/checkout for a shipped sale, rarely used for vehicles
Verification: Relies on standard Facebook account identity; no vehicle history check or seller vetting is built in
Reviews: Basic buyer/seller ratings exist on some Marketplace categories, but coverage and enforcement are inconsistent for vehicles

Strengths

+No listing fee for the typical local, in-person vehicle sale
+Very large local audience through existing Facebook users
+Direct messaging makes contacting a seller quick

Limitations

-UK trade press including Carwow has published guidance warning buyers and sellers about vehicle scams on Marketplace
-No dedicated vehicle-history or seller verification tools
-Facebook offers little support if a transaction goes wrong

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heycar (now Drive)

Dealer-only used-car marketplace, rebranded from heycar to Drive after Volkswagen Financial Services wound the heycar business down

Who it is for: Franchised and independent dealers selling younger, warranted used cars; consumer buyers browsing dealer stock
How to join: Dealers apply to join the Drive dealer network and must meet published vehicle-quality standards; there is no private-seller listing route
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them
Verification: Listed cars must be under 8 years old with under 100,000 miles, pass a history and accident check and a quality inspection, and come with a warranty; dealers must hold correct finance permissions and adequate public liability insurance
Reviews: No public seller-review system published on the dealer-facing pages reviewed

Strengths

+Vehicle-quality and warranty standards are stricter than most open classifieds
+Backed by a car-industry parent, transitioning from Volkswagen Financial Services to the Drive brand
+Curated dealer stock reduces the risk of very high-mileage or unchecked cars

Limitations

-The heycar brand and business were wound down by Volkswagen Financial Services and moved to the Drive brand, so the service is mid-transition
-Dealer-only, so private individuals cannot list a car for sale
-Pricing for dealers is not published

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Truck Locator

UK marketplace dedicated to trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles, with a linked print magazine

Who it is for: Commercial vehicle dealers and, to a lesser extent, private sellers of individual trucks or trailers
How to join: Contact Truck Locator by phone or online enquiry form to set up a dealer program listing all stock, or a single listing for one truck or trailer
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them
Verification: No published buyer or seller verification process; the site is a listings platform rather than a checked marketplace
Reviews: No seller review or rating system published

Strengths

+Specialist audience of commercial vehicle buyers that general car sites do not reach well
+Covers a wide range of truck and trailer types, including tippers, tankers and curtain-siders
+Combined print-and-digital advertising gives featured listings extra visibility

Limitations

-Pricing is not published online and requires a phone call
-Smaller consumer reach than Auto Trader's truck section
-Aimed mainly at trade/dealer stock rather than a high volume of private sellers

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What the table actually says

•Auto Trader private advert prices range from GBP 9.95 to GBP 84.95 depending on the car's price band and chosen package, based on Auto Trader's own published pricing pages.
•eBay UK private sellers pay a GBP 19.99 classified ad fee or GBP 14.99 for auction/fixed-price listings plus a 1 percent final value fee on auction sales, per eBay's published vehicle fees page.
•CarGurus has discontinued its private classified-listing product, so UK sellers there now go through a dealer or partner cash-offer route rather than posting their own advert.

Every figure here was taken from the named company's own published pages on the review date shown, and is linked. Pricing and features change - check the source before making a decision. Company names are the trademarks of their owners, used here to identify the services they refer to. If you run one of these and something is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will correct it.