Year: 2017

When should I sell my diesel car?

October 11, 2017

With the recent news of the UK banning the sale of petrol and diesel by 2040, there’s a lot of uncertainty for the future of existing diesel and petrol cars already in use. Whether you’re looking to sell your car in order to make some cash or want you want to purchase a new car, there’s never been a better time to sell your diesel car. Alongside this, plans are currently in discussion with the Government, as they’re looking to rollout a new scheme which will offer discounts to diesel car owners, to ensure individuals swap their diesel car for a

Car Valuations: How do we value cars at Sell Your Car 2 Jack?

October 9, 2017

It may seem like a silly question that we’re addressing but it’s something we get asked regularly. And because we do things slightly differently at Sell Your Car 2 Jack, we wanted to break down the full process for you. We’re not like the rest – we don’t send out automated pricing because online pricing systems can become out of date and be unrealistic. While many car buying services offer immediate valuations, this is a computer generated algorithm which send potential customers their valuation. This is why more often than not, the larger corporate buying services do not honour their prices,

Selling my car with outstanding finance

July 28, 2017

If we received a pound for every time we received an enquiry about someone stressing over wanting to sell their car with outstanding finance on it, we would be rich! Therefore we decided to write this to put your mind at ease and show you that it’s actually a lot easier than you think. Whether you want to sell it privately, to a car buyer or by part exchanging it, then it is possible to do, but you must make sure you are doing everything legally. Before you can legally sell the car, you must: – Inform the finance company

Why Do New Cars Lose Value So Quickly: Depreciation

April 19, 2017

What is Car Depreciation? Car depreciation is the difference between a car’s value when you buy it and when you come to sell it. As soon as you drive your shiny new car away from the garage, it already loses around quarter of its value. Anyone who has tried to sell their new car back to the dealership can certainly vouch for this rather rapid depreciation in their car’s worth. This drop in value varies between makes and models, but typically is between 15-35% in the first year and up to 50% or more over three years. Consider this: You