Sell your trailer: list it free where trailer buyers are looking
Short answer
The best place to sell a used trailer privately is somewhere trailer buyers already search. On GetBrent you can list a trailer free for 60 days with photos and a price, buyers message you directly, and there is no fee when it sells. Auto Trader has no trailer category, and general classifieds mix trailers in with household goods.
GetBrent is where people come to hire and buy trailers from UK trailer companies - so a private trailer listed here sits in front of people already looking for one, not between prams and sofas.
List it freeWhere to sell it: costs compared
| Where | What it costs a private seller | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GetBrent | Free for 5 items; Boost 2.99 pounds | Trailer buyers already searching; no selling fee |
| Auto Trader | No trailer category | Trailers have to go under plant or farm |
| eBay | Free for most private sales | General marketplace; trailers alongside everything else |
| Gumtree | Free to list; paid promotions reported at about 3.99 to 17.99 pounds | General classifieds |
| Facebook Marketplace | Free for local sales | General classifieds |
Other platforms' prices as published or reported in September 2026. Check each site for current fees.
What buyers look for
- Make and model (Ifor Williams, Brian James, Indespension, Nugent and so on)
- Gross weight and unladen weight from the plate
- Internal bed size
- Braked or unbraked, and the number of axles
- Condition of floor, tyres, bearings, lights and coupling
- Whether it has a VIN or serial plate and any service history
Tips for a listing that sells
- Photograph the weight plate - buyers check it before anything else.
- State the bed size in both metres and feet.
- Show the floor, tyres, coupling and lights close up.
- Say whether the ramps, mesh sides or cover are included.
Free to list. 2.99 pounds to Boost. 4.99 pounds a month for up to 20.
Start sellingQuestions
How much does it cost to sell on GetBrent?
Nothing for your first 5 items. Each listing runs 60 days and renews free. A Boost puts one item at the top of its category for 30 days for 2.99 pounds, and Private Plus lets you list up to 20 items for 4.99 pounds a month. There is no fee when it sells.
Is my email or phone number shown?
No. Buyers message you through GetBrent and you reply from your own email when you choose to. Only your postcode area is shown on the listing.
Do I need a business to sell?
No. Private listings are for individuals selling their own kit, and each one carries a Private seller badge so buyers know who they are dealing with.
Also selling: plant machinery, tools, van.