With more than 400 branches across the UK, We Buy Any Car is one of the biggest and most recognised auto dealerships in the country. Headquartered in Surrey, the industry giant employees more than 700 people and prides itself on quick and easy service.

The promises are lofty, with the company pledging to “sell your car in under an hour” and value your car in just 60 seconds. The service has been an undeniable hit with British motorists, who have left more than 100,000 reviews on Trustpilot and an overall rating of ‘excellent’. That said, the reviews aren’t all glowing – we’ll touch more on that later.

So, what does We Buy Any Car do with its influx of vehicles? We take you behind the scenes and reveal where do We Buy Any Car sell their cars.

Dealerships, car supermarkets and auction houses

Where do We Buy Any Car sell their cars? When you sell your vehicle to this company, it’s generally heading straight to a nearby dealership where it will be sold at a profit to another driver. Alternatively, it may be listed on an online ‘car supermarket’ where it will also be sold at a profit.

If the car isn’t in great condition, it may be relocated to one of the company’s regional centres where it’s offered to a different set of car dealerships and traders. If the car isn’t sold here, it will likely be sent to a car auction and ideally sold for a profit, though this is not guaranteed.

This is why We Buy Any Car covets vehicles that are in good or excellent condition, as the chances of turning a profit are much higher. The risk of having to send a car to auction and losing money is much higher for older and less desirable vehicles.

The pros of We Buy Any Car

  • A tried and tested service that’s fast, easy and hassle free.
  • 100,000 positive reviews on Trustpilot and an ‘excellent’ overall rating.
  • More than 400 branches across the UK, making the service easy to access from almost anywhere in the country.
  • Claims not to bombard you with ‘pushy sales tactics’ leaving you free to decide.

The cons of We Buy Any Car

  • Sellers generally receive a lower than market value price, even for cars in good or excellent condition.
  • Frequent reports of sellers receiving higher price quotes online, then being lowballed at the dealership.
  • Has previously been in hot water with bodies like the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for misleading motorists.

Buying from We Buy Any Car

Now you know more about where do We Buy Any Car sell their cars, let’s cover how the service may affect you as a buyer. Chances are, you’ll come across cars purchased and resold by We Buy Any Car when shopping for a used vehicle. There are some great deals to snap up, but you do need to be savvy when browsing the market.

This is where My Car Credit comes in. We regularly vet all our preferred dealers for status with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring you receive transparency and excellent customer service. Coupled with award-winning and highly competitive rates and even poor credit car finance, My Car Credit is the best platform to use when shopping for a new set of wheels.

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