Sell my grey import
A grey import is any car brought in privately rather than through the maker's UK dealers. Because they don't show up in UK price guides, many dealers either guess low or decline them. We buy them often and value them on what they actually are.
- Import specialists
- Free UK collection
- No fees
- Paid the same day
Why sell your grey import to us
From anywhere
Japanese-market cars are the most common, but we also buy grey imports from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Europe.
Spec, not badge
A grey import can have a different engine, gearbox or equipment from the UK version. Tell us the model code or grade if you know it.
Speedo and lights
Mention whether the speedometer reads in mph or km/h, and whether the lights and radio were converted for UK use.
Grey imports we see most
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 grey import: FAQs
Is a grey import harder to insure or sell?
Some insurers and buyers are wary, which is why private sales can be slow. Selling to us avoids that.
Does the V5C show it is an import?
Usually the V5C notes that the vehicle was used before first UK registration. That is normal and no problem for us.
What helps you value it?
The V5C, any import paperwork, the auction sheet or export certificate, photos and the reading on the clock.