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vandervan vs
selling privately

Selling privately through Autotrader, eBay or Facebook Marketplace means finding a buyer yourself, who collects the van. vandervan buys directly with no selling fees and free collection; listing fees and the vans accepted differ between the three sites.

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  • Paid on the spot
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  • Any condition
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Question
vandervan
Selling privately
Do they actually buy it?
Yes, bought directly
No, you find a buyer
How quickly can you sell?
Within 24 hours
When you find a buyer
How quickly are you paid?
On collection
When you find a buyer
Do you know who’s turning up?
Yes, our team
No, the public
Who can they pay?
Any UK bank account
Any UK bank account
Do they need the logbook?
No, photo ID is enough
Yes
How long must you own the van?
No requirement
No requirement
Fees to sell
None
Autotrader up to £105.00 a week, eBay up to £32.00 a month, Facebook Marketplace free to list
Collection
Collected free, from home, work or garage
Buyer collects
Mechanical problems and non-runners?
Yes
Autotrader no, eBay yes, Facebook Marketplace yes
Vans on finance?
Yes
No
Written-off vans (Cat S and Cat N)?
Yes
Yes
Accident-damaged vans?
Yes
Autotrader no, eBay yes, Facebook Marketplace yes

Which option suits you?

You want it gone quickly, in any condition, collected from where it is→ vandervan
You have time for adverts, calls and viewings→ A private sale
You are buying your next van from a dealer anyway→ Part-exchange

vandervan vs selling privately: questions

What does it cost to advertise my van privately?

Autotrader costs up to £105.00 a week, eBay up to £32.00 a month, and Facebook Marketplace is free to list. vandervan charges no selling fees and collects free.

Can I list a non-runner or an accident-damaged van?

Autotrader does not accept vans with mechanical problems, non-runners or accident damage; eBay and Facebook Marketplace accept all three. All three sites accept Cat S and Cat N write-offs. vandervan buys vans in each of these conditions.

Can I sell a van on finance through these sites?

Autotrader, eBay and Facebook Marketplace do not accept vans on finance. vandervan accepts vans with outstanding finance.

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