Value My Car
Part exchange or sell your pre-loved car
Here at First4car.com we don’t just sell quality used cars, we want to buy them too! Car buyers and sellers in West Yorkshire can count on us for a fair vehicle valuation, and we also offer excellent part exchange prices for pre-loved cars.
If you’re in the market for a new-to-you car but we don’t happen to have what you’re looking for in stock right now, we can also source your dream drive. With over 21 years of experience selling and buying used cars, you can rely on us for an award-winning service from our family-friendly showroom in Pudsey, Leeds.
Part exchange your used car
Why part exchange your car? Well, choosing to part exchange your vehicle really does have its perks! Investing in a new car can prove pricey, so if you currently own a car that you can part exchange, then this is a great way to reduce the cost of your next vehicle.
When you part exchange your existing car, you don’t have to worry about the struggles that come with a private sale. Instead, we take the car off your hands and will hand it over to our workshop team to get it prepped and ready for a new home.
All you need to do is provide us with a few details about your car and then we’ll arrange to view it before agreeing on a final purchase price. In the meantime, you can enjoy the search for your next set of wheels by exploring the used cars on sale via the First4car.com online showroom.
Sell your used car
Let us take away the hassle of selling your car privately and leave the hard work to us! Even if you’re not buying a First4car.com vehicle, we are still happy to buy your used car at a price that suits both parties. We will consider well looked after cars of any age and any mileage.
Used car valuations
Would you like to know what your car is worth? Here at First4car.com we will value your car using our years of experience, expert knowledge and industry guide price. For a no obligation quotation, enter your vehicle details (including the registration number and mileage) in the box below to find out more.
Vehicle sourcing
Do you have your eyes on a specific make and model of car? Here at First4car.com we stock around 150 used cars at any one time, showcasing some of the very best brands in the world.
If for some reason you can’t find the car for you, then we can still help. Rest assured that we have a high turnover of cars and receive deliveries of new stock daily. As such, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for your next car - you won’t want to miss it!
We aim to please our customers and will always go the extra mile to help; please do get in touch with us if there’s a specific car you’d like to buy. We will use our wide network of contacts in the used car industry to source the vehicle you want. Our promise is that you’ll be under no obligation to purchase the car if it doesn’t live up to your expectations - we can’t say fairer than that!
Whether you wish to part exchange your car, sell your vehicle, or need us to source a particular model, send an email to sales@first4car.com and we’ll be in touch regarding your request.
WHAT IS 'EXCELLENT' CONDITION?
The vehicle may have very minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents.
- No replacement parts required
- Full Service History
- MOT certificate with more than 6 months to expiry
- No Engine Management Lights on
- No warning lights on
- Car mechanically sound
- No known Faults
- Tyres – all minimum 3mm tread depth
- Windscreen – no chips or cracks
- Interior Trim and all Electronics – excellent condition – no repair required
- Exterior – excellent all round – No repair required or previous repairs visible
- Alloys – excellent all round – No repair required
WHAT IS 'GOOD' CONDITION?
The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents plus up to 1 major or minor body shop repair to an individual panel or bumper.
Minor replacement parts may be required. The replacement of up to three minor internal or external trim parts (excluding panels) may also be required.
- Full Service History
- MOT certificate with more than 3 months to expiry
- No Engine Management Lights on
- No warning lights on
- Car mechanically sound
- No known Faults
- Tyres all above legal limit
- Windscreen – Minor chips and no cracks
- Interior Trim and all Electronics – good condition only minor repairs required
- Exterior – minor scratches and dents - no more than 5 items greater than 2 cm long
- Alloys – minor scuffs up to 2 wheels
WHAT IS 'AVERAGE' CONDITION?
The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents plus it may require up to 3 major body shop repairs or 5 minor body shop repairs or a combination of major and minor repairs.
- Minor replacement parts (excluding panels) may be required
- Full or Part Service History
- Valid MOT certificate
- No Engine Management Lights on
- No warning lights on
- Car mechanically sound
- No known major mechanical defects
- Tyres all above legal limit
- Windscreen – Minor chips and no cracks greater than 1 cm
- Interior trim and Electronics – worn but no major repairs required
- Exterior – Scratches and dents – up to 5 items no greater than 5 cm long
- Alloys – minor scuffs up to 4 wheels
WHAT IS 'FAIR' CONDITION?
The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents plus it may require up to 3 major body shop repairs or 5 minor body shop repairs or a combination of major and minor repairs. The replacement of significant internal or external trim parts (excluding panels but including up to one bumper) may also be required. It may have a combination of repairs including one replacement panel, but this will exclude structural panels such as roofs and quarter panels.
- Full or Part Service History
- Valid MOT certificate
- No Engine Management Lights on
- No warning lights on
- Car mechanically sound
- No known major mechanical defects
- Tyres all above legal limit
- Windscreen – Minor chips and no cracks greater than 1 cm
- Interior trim and Electronics – worn but no major repairs required
- Exterior – Scratches and dents – up to 5 items of varying length
- Alloys – minor scuffs up to 4 wheels
WHAT IS 'POOR' CONDITION?
Major interior and exterior defects i.e. major scratches or dents plus it may have a combination of repairs requiring major and minor body shop repair or the vehicle may have sustained collision damage where the replacement more than 1 structural panels may be required. Vehicles in this class may be uneconomical to appraise due to extensive damage both from a damage and mechanical perspective.
- The vehicle may have known mechanical defaults, be un-road worthy or a non-runner
- Significant external damage
- Major parts missing
- Known major mechanical faults
- Vehicle not roadworthy or non-runner
You have at least 2 working sets of keys
Unchecked if do not have 2 sets of working keys for the vehicle
There is no major damage to the exterior or interior of the vehicle beyond the selected condition grade
Unchecked if the vehicle has any significant damage to the body panels or the interior seats or upholstery beyond that mentioned in the selected condition grade.
Your vehicle has at least 3 months MOT
Unchecked if your vehicle does not have more than 3 months on the MOT or is not less than 3 years old and so does not require an MOT.
Your vehicle has a full service history
Unchecked if your vehicle does not have an up to date full service history log, fully stamped by a mixture of franchised or non-franchised dealers.
Your vehicle is not an import
Unchecked if your vehicle was imported to the UK from another country through any channel other than the manufacturers official distribution.
You are the owner and have the V5C
Unchecked if you have not owned the vehicle a minimum of 3 months or do not hold the V5C document.
You wish to retain the registration number (personal plate)
Tick if you intend on keeping your own registration plate. To speed up the process you should put the plate you wish to keep on retention. You will receive a new V5C document from the DVLA which you must bring to the handover.
Your vehicle has not been used as a taxi, for private hire, or as a driving school or emergency services vehicle
Unchecked if the vehicle has ever previously been used as an emergency services, taxi, rental or driving school vehicle.
There are no major mechanical faults on your vehicle
Unchecked if the vehicle has any major mechanical issues with the engine, gearbox, transmission or other key systems or if any of the dashboard warning lights are lit.
The vehicle has never been an Insurance Total Loss
Unchecked if your vehicle has ever been recorded as an insurance total loss - regardless of the category.
There have been no mileage or speedometer alterations
Unchecked if your speedometer / odometer has been altered or replaced, or if you are aware that the mileage indicated is not correct for any reason.
The vehicle is not Left Hand Drive
Unchecked if the vehicle is a left hand drive (ie. the steering wheel is on the opposite side to normal UK vehicles).
