Sell Your Car
Driving Classics Limited (DCL) specialises in the selection and sale of rare classic vehicles. Building goodwill with our clients and our wider network of contacts and business partners is of prime importance to us – you could say it is in our “DNA”.
If you are thinking of selling a treasured possession and seek open and honest advice as to potential options, do please get in touch. You can be assured that your enquiry will be handled with enthusiasm and discretion at all times.
What we do
Our services include:
Procurement of vehicles on behalf of customers
Identify the best routes to market and proposed price-point for the sale of customers’ vehicles
Accepting consignment of customer vehicles under formal “Sale or Return” arrangements and drafting Sale Agreements
Secure on-site storage of customer vehicles during the sales process (subject to availability)
Advertising and marketing on DCL’s website and other media outlets as agreed with the customer
Arranging vehicle servicing, MOT and pre-sale preparation as required (subject to customer consent)
Liaising with potential purchasers and where applicable organise on-site vehicle viewings and demonstrations
Negotiating with parties to reach an agreed price-point and assist with subsequent transfer of ownership
Arranging collection and/or delivery of vehicles post-sale upon request
In addition, on a case-by-case basis, DCL may be able to offer convenience, speed and certainty to vendors of classic cars by purchasing their vehicles at a price that recognises specific personal circumstances.
Are there any financial penalties if I withdraw my car from sale?
No. Although we would expect customers to allow us sufficient time to find a suitable buyer given the specialist nature of the market in which we operate.
Will DCL buy my car?
DCL does not regularly purchase cars from clients. However, we are happy to discuss options depending upon the personal circumstances behind the proposed sale and whether a fair outcome can be achieved for both parties.
How long will it take to sell my car?
We have a wide network of individual buyers. Some are “marque specific” and it may be possible to achieve a sale without advertising. More generally, we can usually achieve enquiries within a few months although not all enquiries initially result in a sale. We always keep customers appraised of progress.
Will you maintain my car whilst in your possession?
We expect customers engaging us to sell their cars to present them in good mechanical working order and general overall condition. Whilst in our care, vehicles will be kept in good order from a presentational perspective and we will undertake certain regular checks, such as fluid levels, tyre pressures and battery charge status.
Will you insure my car when it is under consignment to you?
Yes. However, it is a condition of the Sale or Return Agreement that if the Vehicle is to be located and made available for inspection at DCL’s premises during the sale process, it will continue to be comprehensively insured by the Owner/Seller.
What are your fees?
We calculate our remuneration either as a percentage of the sale price or on a “fixed fee” basis. We agree the approach with our clients prior to completing the Sale or Return Agreement.
Get in touch
We will be delighted to help you find or sell classic or sports cars. Please contact our Sales Director, Julien Sumner on +44(0)77888 65700 or email julien@drivingclassics.co.uk.
