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.

Used cars up to £5,000

Mazda Mazda5 1.6d Sport Venture Euro 5 5dr

Nissan Juke 1.5 Dci Tekna 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

Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav 1.5 dCi SUV Sat Nav Touch-Screen Media Pack Fully Serviced 20TAX 12MOT Cambelt Done New Clutch Kit HPi Clear AA

Audi A4 Technic 2.0 TDI Saloon Diesel Manual Done 85000k 11 MOT Serviced Leather Great Condition Hpi Clear With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

Mercedes B Class Automatic 1.8 B180 CDI BlueEfficiency MPV Diesel 35 Tax Will come with 12 MOT Serviced Hpi Clear With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

Citroen C1 1.2 PureTech Feel

Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi Active Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Volkswagen up! 1.0 Move up! Euro 5 3dr

Ford Fusion 1.6 Zetec Climate 5dr

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

Vauxhall Antara Antara Exclusiv Automatic 2.2 CDTi SUV 4x4 5dr Diesel Low Mileage 71000k 8MOT Serviced High Spec HPi Clear With AA Cover

Citroen Ami 5.4kWh Auto 2dr (LHD)

Peugeot 2008 Allure Pure Tech SUV 1.2 Allure 5dr Petrol 12MOT New Cambelt New Clutch Kit Serviced Low Mileage Spacious SUV High Spec AA

Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 TSI SE

Ford Kuga Titanium SUV Automatic 2.0 TDCi With Towbar 97k 5dr Diesel AWD 11MOT Serviced Very Economical With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

BMW 3 Series 3 Series Automatic 2.0 320d Saloon Diesel Serviced Fresh 12 MOT Full Cream Leather Great Car All Round Hpi Clear With AA Cover

Vauxhall Corsa Design 1.4i 16v Petrol Manual Only 31,764 Miles 11 MOT No Advisories Fully Serviced Part Leather A/C Low Insurance HPI Clear AA

Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Allure SUV New Shape Diesel Manual Euro 5 Panoramic Roof 9 MOT Serviced Leather Sat Nav Reversing Camera Hpi Clear

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

Ford C-Max C-Max Zetec 1.0T MPV 5dr Petrol 35Tax Will Come With12MOT Serviced Eur 6 With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

BMW 3 Series 320d SPORT

Vauxhall Mokka SUV 1.6 CDTi Diesel Manual 72543k 35Tax 9 MOT New Timing Chain Kit New Discs And Pads Full Service Leather Euro 6 AA Cars Dealer

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 7 Seater 2.0 CDTi Exclusiv MPV 5dr Diesel Done 86000k Manual 11 MOT Serviced With AA Cover AA Cars Dealer

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