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What is my car worth?
We compare your car with more than 430,000 cars for sale across over 30 UK sites. That gives you a current market valuation instead of a guess.
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Around 7,750 new cars enter the market data each day
over 430,000cars in the market data
over 30UK sites monitored
about 7,750new cars every day
22 daysmedian time before a car leaves the market
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What does the valuation look like?
You get our market valuation, calculated estimates for a private sale, a direct sale to a dealer and part-exchange, and the cars we compared yours with.
- A current market valuation of your car
- See how the value has moved over the last 6 months
- Easily update year and mileage
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A current valuation without the fuss
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You can download the report as a PDF and keep it — and show it to a buyer, your insurer or the dealer.
No dealers call
You are not contacted by car dealers when you run a valuation.
What is a fair price for my car?
It depends entirely on how you sell it.
Private sale
You list the car yourself and sell it to another private person.
- You typically get
- The market pricein the middle of the market
- Time
- Weeks or months
- You get the highest price of the three routes.
- You have to show the car, negotiate with strangers and handle the paperwork.
- You pay for advertising and preparation.
- The buyer may contact you afterwards if something is wrong with the car.
Part-exchange
You hand the car to a dealer as part of buying your next car.
- You typically get
- 78–85%of the market price
- Time
- When you have found your next car
- You do not have to do anything yourself.
- The dealer handles the onward sale.
- You usually do not need to repair the car first.
- The price is tied to the deal on the next car.
Sell directly to a dealer
The dealer buys the car without you buying another car from them.
- You typically get
- 70–77%of the market price — lowest of the three
- Time
- The same day
- You can be done the same day.
- You do not have to show the car, negotiate or repair anything.
- The dealer handles the onward sale.
- You give away most of the market price to avoid the hassle.
The percentages are a market rule of thumb applied to your car — not a figure measured in our own data. A dealer taking the car in part-exchange against a new sale can pay more than one buying it for cash.
What is my car worth as a part-exchange?
Part-exchange price and market price are not two different worlds. Every price in the deal is derived from the market.
That is also why the part-exchange calculators at hundreds of large dealers across Europe run on AutoUncle's valuation. It is the same market, seen from two sides of the table.
Electric cars
What is my electric car worth?
The electric-car market can move quickly. New technology, changing model ranges, energy prices and taxes can all affect prices.
Prices in other European markets can also affect the supply of imported electric cars in the UK.
That is why an electric-car valuation should use current market data.
Why it matters for you
A depreciation table cannot show that prices go back up. Market data can.
What determines an electric car’s price?
On an electric car the equipment version matters more than on a petrol car, because the pack is chosen at purchase. On top of that: which battery the car has, which warranty arrangement it is on, whether it is front- or four-wheel drive, and which software version it runs.
What we cannot see on an electric car
We cannot see battery condition. It is not in the adverts, and we do not guess it.
Which electric-car makes are highest and lowest?
Electric cars from 2022, so the figures can be compared
| Highest median | Median | Lowest median | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | £27,995 | Nissan | £10,750 |
| Tesla | £22,990 | Renault | £11,208 |
| Audi | £22,109 | Vauxhall | £11,458 |
| Volvo | £21,460 | MG | £11,995 |
| Mercedes | £21,450 | Peugeot | £12,480 |
Median advertised price for 2022 electric cars currently for sale in the UK.
The ranking shows the median price of electric-car makes currently for sale in the UK. It does not mean every model from a higher-ranked make costs more.
No one can say exactly what your electric car will be worth in two years. Following its value over time gives you a better basis for deciding when to sell.
Should you repair the car before selling?
Repairs, servicing, preparation — and will you get a higher price for it?
It depends on how you sell. A clean, prepared and recently serviced car usually fetches a higher price — but the cost often exceeds the extra you can actually get.
Selling to a dealer
You usually do not need to repair first. Many dealers have their own workshop and can do the work more cheaply themselves. You still need to disclose what is wrong.
Selling privately
Be open about known faults, what has been checked and what a repair is expected to cost. Make sure the car is clean and working too. An obvious fault or a neglected-looking car gives the buyer a clear reason to negotiate the price down.
Valuation factors
What does AutoUncle’s valuation take into account?
A used car does not have one fixed value. It is worth what the market pays for comparable cars this month — and that changes.
We calculate it by comparing your car with cars currently for sale in the UK and cars that have left the market again.
The main figure is our estimate of the mid-market price today. We also show calculated estimates for a private sale, a direct sale to a dealer and part-exchange. They answer different questions and are not concrete offers.
Valuation factors listed in order of what typically matters most
- Make and model
- Model year
- Mileage
- Generation and facelift
- Equipment level — trim/variant, option packs and significant individual options
- Drivetrain — automatic transmission and four-wheel drive
- Engine size, power and fuel type
- For electric cars: battery size, heat pump and battery chemistry (LFP or lithium-ion)
Within the same make, model and year, value typically falls by about 9% for each 15,000 miles. Compared with the lowest mileage range, the loss adds up like this:
| Mileage | Value versus 0–15,000 miles |
|---|---|
| 15,534–31,069 mi | −8% |
| 31,069–46,603 mi | −16% |
| 46,603–62,137 mi | −23% |
| 62,137–77,671 mi | −30% |
| 77,671–93,206 mi | −37% |
| 93,206–108,740 mi | −44% |
| 108,740–124,274 mi | −50% |
| 124,274–139,809 mi | −55% |
| 139,809–155,343 mi | −60% |
| 155,343–170,877 mi | −64% |
| 170,877–186,411 mi | −66% |
| 186,411–201,946 mi | −68% |
Basis: between 84 and 5,021 comparison groups per step, British cars that left the market during the last 12 months. The shape is established — not the decimals.
Does my car lose most value at the start?
Measured against what the car was worth at the lowest mileage, the first 60,000 miles cost around 30% of its value and the next 60,000 miles around 25%.
Around £0.11 per mile
For a car worth £25,000 at the lowest mileage, that is around £1,800 for every 15,000 miles over the first 120,000 miles — on top of fuel, insurance and servicing.
Each step's percentage is calculated from a car that has already become cheaper, so a step of the same size costs less money further out.
This applies to used cars. The drop from brand new to used is a different story, and we cannot measure it here.
Where does my car sit in the UK market?
The chart shows cars currently for sale in the UK. It gives you market context; your valuation shows what your specific car may be worth.
| Price range | Share of the cars for sale |
|---|---|
| £0–2,500 | 2.4% |
| £2,500–5,000 | 8.2% |
| £5,000–7,500 | 8.9% |
| £7,500–10,000 | 10.5% |
| £10,000–15,000 | 21.7% |
| £15,000–20,000 | 18.4% |
| £20,000–25,000 | 11.4% |
| £25,000–30,000 | 7.3% |
| £30,000–40,000 | 5.9% |
| Over £40,000 | 5.1% |
Which makes have the highest and lowest median price?
Cars from the same model year, so the figures can be compared
| Highest median | Median | Lowest median | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche | £41,500 | Dacia | £7,498 |
| Lexus | £21,430 | Fiat | £8,500 |
| Land Rover | £19,989 | Vauxhall | £8,990 |
| Volvo | £19,450 | Citroën | £8,995 |
| BMW | £18,998 | MG | £9,995 |
Median advertised price for 2020 models currently for sale in the UK.
How are the cars for sale priced?
Did you know
20% of cars for sale in the UK are priced above the market.
| Price rating | Share of active listings |
|---|---|
| Expensive | 8% |
| A bit pricey | 12% |
| Fair price | 58% |
| Good price | 15% |
| Super price | 7% |
As a buyer, an above-market price may leave room to negotiate. As a seller, the aim is to find a price that helps the car sell without setting it unnecessarily low.
AutoUncle's method
Why should a car valuation be based on the current market?
If a valuation does not follow the market, you may sell your car too cheaply without noticing — or price it so high that it sits without buyers for three months.
Our valuation is not a simple average. It is not a deduction from a list price. It is a statistical valuation from where the market stands right now
Why not depreciation as a valuation method?
For many years, a used car's value was set by taking the new price and subtracting age and mileage. During Covid, we saw the opposite of what many treated as a law of nature: used cars rose in price. Calculated values in price books were suddenly out of step with the market they were meant to describe.
That is why we always calculate from the current market. A valuation built on the assumption that prices can only fall only works as long as the market behaves as expected.
Why not an average as a valuation method?
You can find two or three cars that look like yours and take the average. The problem is that you are then calculating from a very small handful of cars.
Why a statistical model as a valuation method?
A statistical model can use a much larger dataset and still place your exact car in relation to the rest. The algorithm behind it is called AutoScore. It is our own, and it includes all the significant factors above.
How precise is it?
It depends on the car. The more common your car is, and the more comparable cars there are on the market, the more precise the valuation becomes.
What we cannot see
We cannot see your car. We cannot see how it looks inside, whether the clutch is worn, or whether it has had damage that does not show up in the paperwork. We depend on the car's details being correct — especially the mileage, one of the biggest single factors in the price. And the more unusual the car, the fewer comparable cars there are. Classic cars are the hardest case.
A UK valuation reflects ordinary UK market listings. Imported, exported or specially taxed vehicles may not be directly comparable, so check that the listings you compare use the same basis as your car.
AutoUncle's well-known price ratings
We turn the model into one label on each car: super price, good price, fair price and upwards. It is the short version of a complicated calculation.
The price rating makes it easier to see whether an advertised price sits above or below the market.
Written by AutoUncle's founders: Johan Schjødt, Niels Kristian Schjødt and Jonas Bylov. Last reviewed 25 August 2026.
Read more about AutoScoreHow do I set the right price?
A car priced above the market stays advertised 0% longer: 28 days against 29 for an attractively priced car.
| Price rating | Median days on the market | 75% gone within |
|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 28 | 65 |
| A bit pricey | 26 | 57 |
| Fair price | 25 | 53 |
| Good price | 28 | 62 |
| Super price | 29 | 65 |
Based on UK cars that left the market during the previous 12 months. Leasing prices are excluded and time on market is capped at 730 days.
When should I sell my car?
When you sell usually depends on your own needs. If you have some flexibility, timing can sometimes work in your favour. Used cars typically lose value over time, although there are exceptions. The figures below help explain how the UK market is moving.
44%
of cars for sale in the UK have had their price reduced. The median reduction is 4%.
22 days
A car leaves the market after 22 days at the median.
Create an account and we save the valuation and follow the value for you. Then you can see how it changes over time — and how much you have in the car relative to what you might still owe on it.
The market's own curve
Over 15 months, the market index has moved from 100 to 88.9 (−11%).
| Month | Index |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 97.4 |
| January 2026 | 93.8 |
| April 2026 | 92.6 |
| May 2026 | 91.7 |
| August 2026 | 88.9 |
Is there a time of year when it is easier to sell?
The slowest month is November — a car typically sits on the market for 31 days. The quickest is August, at 21 days.
The pattern repeats each year in our UK market data.
Fastest · 21 daysUsual · 22–29Slowest · 31
| Month | Days | Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 110 | Usual |
| February | 22 | 105 | Usual |
| March | 26 | 124 | Usual |
| April | 26 | 124 | Usual |
| May | 25 | 119 | Usual |
| June | 26 | 124 | Usual |
| July | 24 | 114 | Usual |
| August | 21 | 100 | Fastest |
| September | 27 | 129 | Usual |
| October | 29 | 138 | Usual |
| November | 31 | 148 | Slowest |
| December | 31 | 148 | Slowest |
Body type matters too. A convertible listed in spring takes a median of 25 days to leave the market, against 40 days when listed in autumn. For a hatchback it is 25 and 28 days.
What is the process if I sell my car privately in the UK?
- Use a standard private-sale contract / bill of sale if you sell privately
- Confirm that cleared payment has reached you before handing over the car
- Tell DVLA you've sold the vehicle, online or using the V5C, and keep the confirmation
How do I stay updated on my car's valuation over time as the market changes?
Your car's value moves. If you save the car in your garage, we follow it for you and notify you when the value changes — so you can see whether it is heading up or down before you decide to sell.
And you can see how much equity you have in the car relative to what you may still owe on it.
That way you are not just taking a risk. You are taking a calculated risk.
In your garage
- You can save your car if you create an account
- Get notified when value changes
- Follow your car's value month by month
Who is AutoUncle's valuation relevant for?
Seller
Set the right price at the start instead of reducing it later.
Owner
Follow whether value is falling, stable or rising.
Buyer
See whether a car you are considering is priced above or below the market.
Part-exchange
Assess a part-exchange or cash offer you have just received.
Insurance
Get a second opinion on the settlement your insurer offers after damage.
An independent valuation gives you and the other party a shared starting point. Clearer expectations make the price easier to discuss.
Questions and answers
The valuation
What is my car worth?
Your car's value is what the market pays for comparable cars this month. We compare it with more than 430,000 cars for sale in the UK and with cars that have left the market again. Model year, mileage and equipment decide where your car sits. Within the same model and year, each 15,000 miles costs about 9% of the value.
How do you calculate the value?
It is not a simple average, and it is not a deduction from a new-car price list. We compare your car with cars currently for sale in the UK and with cars that have left the market again. The model behind it is called AutoScore, and it includes all the price factors.
How precise is the valuation?
It depends on the car. The more ordinary your car is, and the more comparable cars there are on the market, the more precise the valuation becomes.
What affects the price most?
Make and model, model year and mileage weigh heaviest. Within the same model and year, each 15,000 miles costs about 9% of the value. After that come generation, equipment level and drivetrain.
What lowers value most?
Declared damage pulls value down more than any other single thing we can see in an advert. How much depends entirely on what the damage is — and we cannot read that from the advert.
What do I need to get a valuation?
The number plate. If you don't know it, you can enter the car manually.
How old a car can you value?
There is no fixed age limit. The limit is whether enough comparable cars exist. If your car is a classic or has a very rare engine or equipment combination, we say so rather than guess.
What exactly do I get?
Our market valuation, what you can typically expect from a private sale, a direct sale to a dealer and part-exchange, and the cars we compared yours with.
When you sell or trade in
Is the dealer's part-exchange offer reasonable?
A dealer offer below the market valuation is not necessarily unreasonable. The dealer must prepare the car and carry the cost and risk of reselling it. Selling privately may bring you closer to the mid-market price, but takes more work and time.
Is my car worth more or less than what I owe on it?
The valuation says what the car is worth. The outstanding balance is in your loan agreement. If the car is worth more, you have equity you can carry into the next car.
What is my car worth when insurance needs to replace it?
The valuation gives you an independent starting point for assessing the settlement you are offered. We are not a party to the case and do not profit from the outcome.
Tax, leasing and your information
What does tax mean for what my car is worth?
Our UK valuation reflects ordinary UK market listings. Imported, exported or specially taxed vehicles may use a different price basis, so compare your car only with listings that are genuinely like for like.
What is the residual value of my leased car?
A residual or optional final value is set by your finance agreement. Our valuation can give you a current market reference, but it does not replace the figures or terms in that agreement.
Is it free, and what happens to my information?
The valuation is free, and you do not need to create an account to see it. If you give us your email, we send the report. A dealer only contacts you if you ask us for help selling the car. We use the information to produce the valuation and send you the report. We keep it for as long as that purpose requires, and you can always ask us to delete it. See the privacy policy.
Do you use car valuation day to day in your work?
Dealers use AutoUncle's valuation to show price ratings on their own websites and to share a common pricing baseline with customers. What they care about is that it is easy to use, built on data, and follows the market. Any dealer who traded cars during covid has seen valuation tools that were no longer in step with the market.
Read about AutoUncle for businesses
Bank, leasing, insurance or system provider?
The same market valuation sits behind our API. Banks can use it to check whether a car's price holds before financing it. Leasing companies can use it for residual values. Insurers can use it for total-loss cases. And portals, CRM and DMS systems can pull it straight into their own product.
- Valuation for banks, leasing and insurance The links go to English pages.
- Valuation as an API The links go to English pages.
- Price ratings on your own website The links go to English pages.
- Enterprise solutions The links go to English pages.
See more analysis of the car market
The same data your valuation is built on is what we use to analyse the market. The analyses are public, and they are written in English about British cars.
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The market basis is refreshed regularly. Method and research last reviewed 25 August 2026.