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Autotrader UK Reviews 

109,158
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 7,156 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight how simple and user-friendly the platform is for creating and managing vehicle listings quickly without any hassle. Many people also appreciate the robust security measures, caller protection, and the remarkably fast sales results achieved through the site. Reviewers often mention that setting up an advertisement takes only a few minutes and brings immediate engagement from interested buyers. Some people were dissatisfied with advertising charges and occasional difficulties when managing or listing their vehicles. A few reviewers expressed frustration regarding unexpected pricing structures or challenges when trying to update specific advert details.

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User experience

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Website

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Product

Consumers find the product to be an easy and effective way to sell vehicles quickly. Reviewers consistently... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, highlighting an easy, fast, and hassle-free way to sell... See more

Price

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of price with mixed opinions on costs and valuations. Some consumers... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I only put car up for sale a couple of days ago had two queries / the first I had a bad feeling about as he didn’t seem genuine and wanted my phone number rather than contacting thru autotrader. Secon... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really seamless interaction, extremely please with the simplicity. The initial 'search' process felt solid, I had confidence I was getting in amongst the best deals on the market. Once ordered the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First thing to say, Autotrader pricing, for the private seller, is near-exceptional! Add to that, the fact that their anti-scammer measures are both very effective and reassuring; be that within the e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Placing the advertisement was very straight forward. Editing the price was easy. Contacts via Autotrader were secure. The price achieved with Autotrader was significantly higher than a p/ex, auctio... See more


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About Autotrader UK

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Auto Trader make it easier to buy and sell vehicles online. Get a free valuation and list your car for sale today. With an audience of millions, it’s the easy way to sell your car. Looking for a guaranteed sale? Trade it today with part-exchange and instant cash offers available. Then find your next car with Auto Trader UK, Britain’s Biggest Matchmaker. Browse brand-new and used cars, and shop in confidence with expert reviews, handy tools and vehicle checks available. With more choice than any other site, you’ll find the perfect car for you.

Auto Trader

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Auto Trader has been around since 1977, helping over half a million people sell their car each year!

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a second hand car

I recently purchased a second hand car, found via the AutoTrader website, from a private dealer.

I spent about half a day sifting through various AutoTrader ads for cars, until I found the car I wanted. The car was low priced, and a fantastic car, and I have had it for two months now, and revel in it every day.

If you are prepared to put in a bit of time using AutoTrader, there are bargains there to be found (beware the write-offs and other cars about to die - look for a good MOT history).

8 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing to sell another car

I’ve just sold yet another car through AutoTrader, and once again the process was incredibly easy. The platform attracts serious buyers, the listing tools are straightforward, and communication is seamless. My advert gained strong interest almost immediately, and the sale was completed without any stress or wasted time. AutoTrader continues to be the most reliable and effective place to sell a car. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a quick, professional, and hassle‑free experience.

19 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to set up and felt safe and secure

It was really easy to set up the advert and upload the photos. We liked the fact that potential purchasers had to contact us through an Autotrader number/email rather than giving out our details. We posted the ad on 14th August and the car was sold on 18th August. We will definitely use Autotrader again as it felt safe and secure

19 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

simple to use

straight forward to set up ad.Much of the info required was prefilled by Autotrader simplifying the process

19 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sold to a genuine buyer - eventually!

The first two responses to my advert were from scammers. These lowlifes both asked the same questions in the same order so they could have been from the same account. I was asked to take the communication to WhatsApp but refused as I considered the AutoTrader email system to be more secure. Both wanted me to sign up to a website to produce a condition report, another red flag. I deleted the conversations and sold the motorcycle to a genuine buyer at a good price. Another genuine buyer was waiting in the wings if the first guy hadn’t bought it. Overall I was happy with the AutoTrader service.

17 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Worth the money

Worth the advert money as wide reach. It was easy to upload the advert and I got a buyer in good time. Only thing preventing a 5 star is there’s no option to mark a sale as Pending.

19 August 2026

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