Sell my car on foreign plates
Bringing a car into the UK and then registering it means NOVA, an MOT or IVA, possibly lighting changes and a DVLA application. If you'd rather not, you can sell it to us on its foreign plates. Tell us where it is from and what papers you hold.
- Import specialists
- Free UK collection
- No fees
- Paid the same day
Why sell your car on foreign plates to us
Any country
Cars on plates from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Ireland, Poland and further afield.
No UK registration needed
You do not have to get a V5C first. We buy the car on its current plates with its foreign registration document.
Car still abroad?
We can also collect from mainland Europe. Tell us where the car is and we will explain what is possible.
Selling an import in 3 steps
Send import details
Enter the UK plate (or VIN if it has none yet) and the mileage, or WhatsApp photos and the import papers.
Get our figure
We look at the car and its papers, then quote a price that holds for 7 days.
Handover day
You choose when. We arrive, send the payment and take the import, wherever it is in the UK.
Sell my car on foreign plates: FAQs
How long can I keep a foreign-registered car in the UK?
It depends on your circumstances, but the time is limited if you live here. Selling it removes that deadline.
Which document do you need?
The registration certificate from the country the car is registered in, in your name. If something's missing, tell us anyway.
Will I need to deregister it abroad?
Often, yes, so the car leaves your name on that country's register. We'll explain what applies to your car.