RAC Cars

RAC Cars, a British vehicle buying and selling portal

RAC Cars is a UK online platform dedicated to searching for, buying and selling new and used cars. Its search tool allows you to filter by make and model, fuel type, gearbox type and bodystyle, and it also offers the option to post vehicle listings for free.

The site presents itself as an environment for operating "with confidence", relying on vehicle verification and the figure of the RAC Approved Dealer.

Catalogue and search filters

Search is organised by fuel type (petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric), by gearbox (automatic and manual) and by bodystyle (SUV, hatchback, saloon, van, coupe and other categories).

Among the portal's most popular makes are Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, CUPRA, Renault, Nissan, Ford, Vauxhall, Hyundai, BMW, Kia, Citroën, Peugeot, Land Rover, Volvo, Honda and Toyota. The most searched models include the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi A1, Audi A3, SEAT Ibiza, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Kodiaq, CUPRA Formentor, Ford Focus and Nissan Qashqai.

The catalogue is also segmented by vehicle type: used cars in general, automatic, electric, SUV, 7-seater, hybrid, estate, small, convertible, sports and luxury cars. There are also specific sections for used vans, pickup trucks, campervans and electric vans.

RAC Approved Dealers

When a listing carries the RAC Approved Dealer flag, the buyer gets a series of advantages associated with that status: a free vehicle history check, an 82-point preparation check, one year's free breakdown cover and a minimum of 3 months RAC Warranty.

The portal presents this figure as a guarantee of buying from a dealer you can trust, and links to additional information about the RAC Approved Garage Network.

Services linked to buying

Alongside its listing activity, the site integrates other services from the RAC group. Breakdown cover is offered from just £5.49 a month for the Roadside option, and is free on vehicles from RAC Approved Dealers. The network has over 1,700 mechanics nationwide and, according to the information published, its patrols fix 4 out of 5 breakdowns on the spot.

Service and repairs at home or at work are also offered through RAC Mobile Mechanics, with the option to spread the cost through Klarna from a minimum spend of £100. Other sections of the site link to RAC Tyres, RAC Vehicle History and RAC Vehicle Inspections.

Buyer guidance content

The website includes support materials for anyone facing a used car purchase, such as a checklist to go through before sealing the deal, whether the seller is a private individual or a dealer. It also notes that cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow have a wide range of dealerships and private sellers, and recommends narrowing your search by proximity to the buyer's home.

Additional tools

The portal includes a car valuation service and an app, myRAC, which includes a cheap fuel finder. The sale of tyres from leading brands at low prices is presented as another of the site's featured promotions.