Autotrader UK
The UK's biggest online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars.
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Is Autotrader UK free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
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GumtreeFree plan + paid
eBayFree plan + paid
webuyanycarPaid
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- 5 of 5
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About Autotrader UK
Autotrader is where most people in the UK start looking for a car. It lists hundreds of thousands of new and used cars, vans and bikes from dealers and private sellers, with filters for budget, monthly payment, fuel type and more, plus price indicator labels that show whether a car is priced fairly against the market. Sellers can get a free valuation, place a private advert, or take an instant offer instead of advertising. Some dealers also let you build a deal, reserve or finance a car online. It began as a regional print magazine, went fully digital in 2013 and is now run by a London-listed company. Browsing and valuations are free for buyers; private sellers pay for adverts, and dealers pay subscriptions. It runs on the web and on iOS and Android apps. It only covers the UK, and most stock comes from dealers, so private bargains are less common than on general classifieds sites.
Best for: UK car buyers who want the widest choice of dealer and private stock in one place.
Pros and cons
What works
- Largest selection of cars for sale in the UK
- Price indicator labels compare each advert with the market
- Free valuation tool and instant-offer option for sellers
Why people leave
- UK only
- Private sellers pay to advertise, unlike free classifieds
- Mostly dealer stock, so fewer private-sale bargains
Autotrader UK vs Gumtree, eBay and webuyanycar
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Autotrader UK | Gumtree | eBay | webuyanycar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
Top Autotrader UK alternatives
See all 4- 1Gumtree56.8
Free private listings for cars alongside everything else, good for cheaper private-sale bargains.
- 2eBay52.2
Car auctions and buy-it-now listings, useful for project cars and sellers wanting a bidding war.
- 3webuyanycar42.3
Sell in a single branch visit instead of advertising to private buyers.
- 4
Motorway42.3Dealers bid for your car in a daily auction and collect it, with no private viewings.
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Autotrader UK: common questions
What is Autotrader UK?
Autotrader UK: The UK's biggest online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Best for UK car buyers who want the widest choice of dealer and private stock in one place. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Autotrader UK free?
Autotrader UK has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Autotrader UK open source?
No, Autotrader UK is not open source.
What platforms does Autotrader UK run on?
Autotrader UK is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Autotrader UK?
The highest-ranked Autotrader UK alternatives right now are Gumtree, eBay and webuyanycar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Autotrader UK vs Gumtree: what's the difference?
Both Autotrader UK and Gumtree are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.