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Private sale advice and guides.
Practical guidance for buying or selling a car, motorbike or motorhome privately.
From agreeing the deal to payment and handover, our guides explain what to check, what to prepare and how to reduce some of the common risks involved in completing a private vehicle sale.
Private sales can be simple, but they involve important steps: agreeing the deal, checking the vehicle, sorting payment, preparing paperwork and completing the handover.
These guides explain the key parts of the process in plain English.
If you have agreed a private sale and are not sure what happens next, start with You’ve Agreed The Deal. Now What?
It gives you a clear overview of the steps between agreeing the price and completing the sale, including payment, paperwork and handover.
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Private sale guides.
Work through the Guides in order or go directly to the part of the sale you need help with.
You’ve Agreed The Deal. Now What?
A practical guide to what happens after agreeing a private sale, including payment, paperwork and handover.
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Before You Meet Checklist
What to prepare before selling your vehicle privately.
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How To Pay and Get Paid Safely in a Private Car Sale
What to consider before sending a large payment to a private seller.
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Avoiding Private Sale Scams
Common private-sale risks and practical steps you can take to reduce them.
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Handover Checklist
What to check on collection day before signing, confirming payment and handing over the vehicle.
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Where Skoot fits in.
These Guides explain what buyers and sellers should think about during a private vehicle sale. Skoot gives both sides a clear process for putting many of those steps into practice.
Skoot is designed for buyers and sellers who have already found each other and want a safer, clearer way to handle identity verification, payment before handover, transaction documentation and completion.
