Motorway

Motorway, daily auctions of used cars between private sellers and dealers

Motorway is a British used vehicle sales platform that acts as an intermediary between private owners and a network of dealers. The seller enters the registration number to get an instant valuation, completes the vehicle profile through a guided app and lists it in a daily auction where thousands of verified dealers compete. The company claims its network includes more than 8,000 dealers, which according to its own presentation is equivalent to two thirds of the UK market.

How the sales process works

The procedure described on the site starts with a free, instant valuation based on the registration number. The user then documents the car's condition with photos through the app and the vehicle is included in the daily auction. The seller receives the best offer from the participating dealers and, if accepted, the buyer collects the car from the seller's home and pays the same day. The platform states that it also handles cases with outstanding finance.

Fee model

Motorway does not charge for the valuation or for listing the vehicle. It only applies a service fee when the sale is completed, calculated on the final price. The table published on the site sets the following rates: sales up to £1,000, free; £1,000 to £4,999, £29.99; £5,000 to £9,999, £49.99; £10,000 to £19,999, £79.99; and £20,000 and over, £99.99. If the car does not sell, no charge applies. In most transactions payment is channelled through Motorway's own system, Motorway Pay, which deducts the commission from the amount paid by the dealer; when payment is made by direct bank transfer, the commission is settled afterwards via a secure payment link.

Vehicles and seller profiles

The platform accepts any make and model of used car, including petrol, hybrid and electric passenger cars, as well as vans and SUVs. Among the brands mentioned are Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Nissan and Tesla. The service is also open to owners with active finance, provided the contract allows it and the lender's settlement letter is provided. The usual documentation for selling includes the V5C form, the maintenance history, the driving licence, proof of purchase and, where applicable, the finance settlement letter.

Tools and content for sellers

In addition to the auction service, the site offers reference tools such as car value tracking, the MOT checker, the tax checker and the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) checker. It also publishes guides on selling cars, transferring ownership and selling financed vehicles.

Volume and ratings

According to the data shown on the website, more than one million people have used Motorway to sell their car. The platform displays a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 111,000 reviews and claims to be recommended by an entity not identified in the text. The company states that 84% of its sellers achieve a price above market value and that, on average, users get £1,600 more than with a traditional part exchange; these figures are presented as the company's own claims, validated according to the company by two independent sources.

Promotion current at the time of analysis

The site advertised a prize draw among those who sold their car through the platform between 17 August and 30 September 2026, with a new MG3 Trophy Hybrid worth over £20,000 as the prize.

Location and contact

Phone: 0203 966 6449 · Email: sellmycar@motorway.co.uk