Why Selling Your Car Locally Makes Sense: Support Your Community and Get a Better Deal!

In recent years, the rise of large national car buying companies has changed the way people sell their cars. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it promises convenience — but at what cost? While it might seem like the simplest option, selling to these big corporations often means your car ends up at auction, sold for way more than its trade value, with auction fees and delivery costs added on top. This is having a significant impact on the used car market and your local dealerships.

How National Car Buying Companies Affect the Motor Trade
Rising Overheads and Narrow Margins for Dealers:
When cars are sold at auction, dealerships face increased purchase costs, often significantly above trade value. This means many local dealers struggle to compete with the buying power of large corporations, and some are finding it harder to survive.
Higher Prices for You, the Buyer
The knock-on effect of these inflated auction prices is that dealers are forced to sell cars at higher prices just to break even. To cover rising costs, dealers might also cut back on the preparation and presentation of the cars, leading to lower quality stock on the forecourt. Essentially, you’re paying more and getting less.

Support Your Local Dealerships
When you sell your car to a local dealership like Spencers Car Sales, you’re doing more than just making a sale — you’re helping to keep your community thriving. We’re proud to source our cars locally and prepare them to the highest standards, giving our customers the confidence that they’re buying well-cared-for vehicles.

If you have a good quality, high-spec, well-serviced car, why not give your local dealership the first opportunity to buy it? Not only will you avoid the hassle of dealing with national car buying companies, but you’ll also support local business and help keep car prices fair.

By working directly with local dealerships, you know your car is being properly prepared and presented for its next owner. It’s the perfect circle — our trusted customers sell to us, we prepare the cars to our high standards, and the new buyer gets a great car at a fair price.

Thinking of Selling Your Car? Get in Touch!
At Spencers Car Sales, we’re always looking for high-quality used cars no older than 10 years, with under 80,000 miles, and worth between £5,000 and £15,000. If your car fits the bill, reach out to us for a hassle-free valuation and a great offer.

Let’s keep the local motor trade alive and thriving — sell your car locally and know that you’re making a difference.

Contact us today to find out more!