Question 1

How does Autoza work?

Accepted Answer

Autoza is a marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers in the UK. Sellers list their vehicles for free, and buyers can search, compare, and contact sellers directly. We don't charge any commissions on sales.

Question 2

Is it safe to buy a car on Autoza?

Accepted Answer

Autoza shows who is selling each car: a dealer's profile carries the business name, address and contact details, so you can look the business up and read its reviews before you travel. The checks that protect you are the same as anywhere else: run a paid history check (HPI, the AA or the RAC) for finance, write-off and mileage records, check the free MOT history at gov.uk/check-mot-history, view the car in person, and never pay before you have seen it. Buying from a dealer also gives you rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 that a private sale does not.

Question 3

How much does it cost to post a listing?

Accepted Answer

Posting listings on Autoza is free for private sellers. Dealers get full access free for their first 12 months, with no card and no contract.

Question 4

What is Trust Score?

Accepted Answer

It is a number out of 100 attached to each account on Autoza. For a dealer it starts at a value set when the account is created. A few one-off events, such as confirming an email address or phone number, can add points, but no job recalculates it from how the dealer trades and it is not a rating. It is not currently worked out from buyer reviews, response times, listing quality or sales history. It is not a safety check on a car either, so look the dealer up, run a history check and view the car before you pay.

Question 5

Can I sell motorcycles and vans besides cars?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on Autoza you can buy and sell all types of vehicles: cars, motorcycles, vans, motorhomes, caravans, and trucks. The platform is designed to adapt to any vehicle type with specific fields for each category.

Question 6

How do I contact a seller?

Accepted Answer

Once you find a vehicle you're interested in, you can contact the seller directly through our internal messaging system. You need to create a free account to send messages. You can also see the seller's phone number if they've published it.

Question 7

What documents do I need to buy a used car in the UK?

Accepted Answer

To buy a used car in the UK you need: the V5C registration certificate (logbook), a valid MOT certificate (for cars over 3 years old), the service history, a signed receipt or bill of sale, and valid photo ID. Make sure the vehicle has no outstanding finance and matches its V5C details. You can check the MOT history free at gov.uk/check-mot-history and run a paid history check (HPI, AA or RAC) for finance, write-off and mileage records.

Question 8

Can I finance a vehicle purchase?

Accepted Answer

Autoza doesn't arrange finance itself, but some dealers on Autoza offer finance such as PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) and HP (Hire Purchase) — ask the dealer directly, and check the lender or broker is authorised on the FCA Register before you sign. You can also ask your bank or building society about a personal loan.

Question 9

How can I verify a vehicle's history before buying?

Accepted Answer

Check the MOT history free at gov.uk/check-mot-history, and run a paid vehicle history check through HPI, the AA or RAC to see previous owners, mileage records, outstanding finance and write-off (Cat S/N) status. Match the VIN and registration on the car to the V5C logbook.

Question 10

What is Mark AI?

Accepted Answer

Mark is Autoza's AI car-buying assistant. He's built into every dealer listing on Autoza and is available 24/7 to answer buyer questions about a vehicle — spec, finance, MOT history, road tax (VED) and how it compares to similar cars on the market. Mark understands UK-specific details like MOT cycles, VED bands and UK registration plates.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-DYNAMIC SE

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4x4 BlueMotion Tech Match SUV 5dr Diesel Manual 4WD 12 MOT Serviced Brilliant Condition Hpi Clear With AA Cover

Kia Sportage 2 SUV 1.7 CRDi EcoDynamics 68000k Diesel Manual Euro 6 12 MOT Serviced Pan Roof Leather Bluethooth etc High Spec With AA Cover

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport Estate

Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V SRi

Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3 CLA250e 15.6kWh AMG Line (Premium) Shooting Brake 8G-DCT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Vignale Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Skoda Octavia Elegance 4x4 2.0 TDI Estate 9MOT 1 Owner Serviced Cambelt Done Very High Spec SAT NAV Leather Wide TOUCH-SCREEN 4WD Hpi Clear AA

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 HDi Active

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Comfort

BMW M3 3.0 BiTurbo Competition Touring Steptronic M xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Audi S4 Avant 3.0 TFSI V6

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi SUV Done 98,802 8MOT With Towbar Serviced HPi Clear With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

Skoda Octavia Automatic 1.6 TDI Estate 5dr Diesel Manual 12 MOT 20 Tax Serviced Brilliant Condition Hpi Clear With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

Peugeot 508 SW 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line Estate 5dr Diesel EAT Euro 6

Hyundai i40 1.7 I40 TR PREM 1.7 141PS BD MY17

BMW X3 XDRIVE30D XLINE

Audi Q5 S line Plus Quattro 3.0 TDI V6 S Line SUV Diesel 99000k Automatic Leather Sat Nav High Spec Euro 5 (S/S) Super Condition AA

BMW X1 Sport SUV 2.0 18d With Low Mileage 98k New Timing Chain New Brake Discs New Pads Serviced 12 MOT Superb Condition Hpi Clear AA

Audi A6 Avant S line 2.0 TDI S line Estate Sat Nav Diesel Manual Euro 8MOT Serviced Brilliant Condition Hpi Clear With AA Cover

BMW X1 M Sport XDrive Automatic 2.0 20d M Sport SUV 5dr Diesel AWD 12MOT Serviced With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

Audi A6 Avant S Line Ultra Black Ed 2.0 TDI Automatic New Cambelt Ultra Black Edition Estate Eur 6 Full Leather Sat Nav Reversing Camera

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI Sport Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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