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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 7,158 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that creating and managing adverts is exceptionally fast, straightforward, and secure, allowing them to complete listings without hassle. People also appreciate the helpful pre-populated vehicle details and effective security measures that protect against suspicious enquiries while attracting genuine buyers. Many users note that their vehicles sell within just a few days thanks to the broad reach and intuitive design. However, some people mentioned difficulties with navigating the website, placing new listings, or adjusting advert details after launch. A few reviewers also experienced unexpected challenges when trying to modify information or faced limited visibility for their specific vehicle searches.

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User experience

Clients share positive opinions on user_experience, highlighting a straightforward and effective selling... See more

Website

Consumers find the website to be extremely user-friendly, praising the quick and simple ad placement process.... See more

Product

Users describe positive interactions with product, highlighting how fast vehicles sell. Consumers appreciate... See more

Service

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

Price

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with price, reflecting widely differing costs and outcomes.... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my experience using Auto Trader. The advert was easy to create and manage, and I received genuine interest very quickly. I sold my motorbike within just two days of placing the adver... See more

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

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

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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

Very good system that all phone calls…

Very good system that all phone calls are vetted before you recuevd them.
Sold the car quickly and efficiently with no hassel.
Auto trader made it very quick and easy to create advert gave us the valuation of the car was also very easy to modify advert putting extra hits on

August 23, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to list

Easy to list, but would like more room to have given more information about the car ie mature lady owner for 6 years and car never let me down

August 23, 2026

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