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Summary

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DesperateSeller.co.uk was formed in 2001 and rapidly became one of the most respected websites in the UK for buying and selling new and used cars.

Our vision has always been to provide a “unique service” for individuals who are "desperate" to sell their car. Our unique "Sell your car" package allows private sellers to advertise their car on 10 leading car classified websites. For only £29.99 we will expose your advert to millions of potential car buyers both locally and nationally offering incredible value for money. The service is fast, simple and effective.

Our "Sell your car" package partners:

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We also have one of the largest used cars databases on the internet. At any given time approximately 140,000 cars are advertised from over 4,000 car dealers across the UK. Our search facility is quick and easy to use enabling you to search locally or nationally. Favourite cars can also be saved and viewed side by side using our car comparison tool.

Whether you're looking for your next dream car or need to sell your old one, DesperateSeller can help.

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Partnerships


The Independent The Independent newspaper - Since 2007 we have powered the Independent's "Car classified" section.
WhatCar WhatCar - The UK’s biggest car buyers guide powers our free car valuation service. Our exclusive partnership offers DesperateSeller users the chance to receive a free valuation for a car they are selling or wish to buy.
Motors Motors.co.uk - We are part of the Motors.co.uk "exclusive" car dealer advertising network. Alongside Parkers.co.uk and HonestJohn.co.uk we are the only independent website working with Motors.co.uk (owned by DMGT).
VSTAG VSTAG.co.uk - We are part of the Vehicle Safe Trading Advisory Group (VSTAG), an industry forum created to combat online vehicle related fraud.


In the Press


TopGear review TopGear Review - "To sell a car easily it needs to be advertised in as many places as possible and not just one magazine or website. This is where DesperateSeller comes in….."
AutoExpress rating AutoExpress - DesperateSeller has been awarded 4 out of 5 stars in the AutoExpress "Car Group Test".
MotorTrader Awards 2007 MotorTrader Awards 2007 - Nominated for two categories.
We have also appeared in many featured articles.
Web User Web-User - Featured in the Web-User magazine "Bright Spark" section.
Cambridge News Cambridge News - "Saving at the pump" article.


Past Success


Our success has enabled us to continue to create key strategic partnerships. All this is a testament to how far the DesperateSeller brand has come and outlines the high standards that the company continues to achieve.

  • Powered Yahoo! "Sell your car" tool between 2004 – 2005
  • Powered Parkers.co.uk "Sell your car" tool between 2003 – 2005
  • Powered Excite search engines "Car Classified" section between 2004 – 2007
  • Powered BBC TopGear.com "Car Classified" section between 2005 – 2007
  • Sponsored Luton Town FC Kenilworth Road ground 2008 - 2009 season






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