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Q: Can I part exchange a car on finance?

Getting a part exchange on a car with outstanding finance is very possible. However, there will be different approaches to this depending on the current status of your car’s finance.If you’re looking to part exchange a car where the outstanding finance is lower than the vehicle's worth, then you’ll have equity to use towards your new vehicle. For example, if your outstanding finance is £5,000 but the car is worth £8,000, then you’ll have £3,000 to use towards a new car after we’ve paid off the £5,000 settlement figure.However, if your car’s outstanding finance is £5,000 but the car is only worth £2,500, then you’ll be in what’s called negative equity. If you are looking to part exchange a car with negative equity, it is often possible to work this value into the price of the car that replaces your current vehicle to cover the deficit.Have enough cash to pay off the settlement value? Then you can settle the finance to make the car yours and then enjoy a straight-forward part exchange process, getting the full value of the car to use as a benefit.

Q: What documents do I need to part exchange my car?

To help get the best value for your car, and to make the process as smooth as possible, we recommend bringing the following documents with you when looking to part exchange your vehicle:V5C (Log Book)While not proof of ownership, your car's V5C document - or Log Book - is effectively a document to show the history of all those who have been associated with the car, whether they've been an owner or keeper. It is also a document that helps corroborate information, such as the vehicle's VIN, date of registration, doors, engine size, and other such details.The V5C is also important, as there will be sections on there to complete upon the part exchange of the car.MOT CertificatesWith a MOT certificate required to legally drive the car on the road, this document holds quite a bit of importance. As such, having at least the current MOT certificate to hand will help matters dramatically.Service historyTo help maximise your car's part exchange value, having a full service history for the vehicle will be a big step towards this. If you can demonstrate evidence of a service history that has spanned the entire of the car's existence, you'll go some way in ensuring a great part exchange valuation.

Q: Can I part exchange my car for a cheaper car?

It is entirely possible that you can part exchange your car for a cheaper one. If the car you are part exchanging is worth more than the one you are buying, and the finance is fully paid off, you are often able to use your outgoing car as a full payment for the new one and we’ll give you any difference in cash.

Q: Do you guarantee part exchange?

We would never say we could guarantee part exchange on every car; however, we will at least evaluate any car you would want to part exchange. In the event that your car just isn’t viable to accept, we’re afraid we’d have to turn it down, but those circumstances are very rare and we’d always try at first to find a solution.

Q: Can you really give me a free online car valuation?

Our online valuation tool is completely free to use, and you can use it as many times as you like for as many cars as you wish.In addition, there is absolutely no obligation to go ahead with the valuation we present, nor do you have to visit one of our dealerships for a full evaluation, but we will offer the option in case you wish to do so.

Q: Are all your dealerships part exchange car dealers?

All of our dealerships offer the facility for dealer part exchange, with pretty much all makes and models available for a free car valuation. If you’re looking for a main dealer part exchange, we represent over 20 of the world’s top car manufacturers and two of the best bike names, with all able to consider a part exchange.

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