
Selling your car in Gosport? Here's what we look for when buying used cars
If you’re thinking of selling your car in Gosport or the surrounding Hampshire area, we’d love to hear from you.
At the Clever Car Collection, we’re always on the lookout for quality used cars to add to our stock – and we make the process quick, easy and completely transparent.Â
Whether your car is immaculate or in need of a bit of TLC, we’ll happily give you a valuation and guide you through the process.
We’re based on Aerodrome Road in Gosport, inside the Basepoint Business Centre (near Monkey Bizness), and we buy cars every week from local sellers just like you.
What kind of cars are we looking for?
While most of the cars we retail are under 10 years old and usually priced below £10,000, we’re genuinely open to anything. We’ve bought newer cars, older cars, high mileage runabouts and low mileage gems. The key things we look for are:
A good service history (a stamped book is great, but receipts and invoices are just as helpful). But don’t worry if not as we will consider cars without service history.Â
- Tidy condition for the age and mileage – but don’t worry if it’s not perfect!Â
- Two working keys (it’s not a deal-breaker, but always preferred)
- Old MOTs are usefulÂ
- No major faults – but if it has got issues let us know and we’ll still be able to give you a price
If you’re not sure whether your car fits the bill, don’t worry – send us the reg and mileage through our Sell Your Car page and we’ll give you an initial valuation straight away.
How to get the best price for your used car in Gosport
The more information you can give us, the more accurate we can be with your valuation. The basics we need are:
- Registration number
- Mileage
- Service history details
- Photos (optional, but helpful)
- You can email us these via [email protected]
You can submit all of this online via email, or if you prefer, pop down to the dealership so we can look over the car in person.Â
This usually gives us the clearest picture of the condition – we’ll check the bodywork, tyres, glass, interior, and we’ll also give it a very short test drive (we’re fully insured). We’re listening for knocks, clutch feel, gearbox performance, and looking for any warning lights or signs of issues.
And don’t worry if your car has a few scuffs or scratches – we factor in any repairs ourselves. Often, it’s cheaper for us to fix things than it would be for you, and we always take that into account when we make you an offer.
Located in Gosport? Even better
We love buying cars from local customers in Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, Stubbington, and across Hampshire. You can drop your car to us at a time that suits you, and we can even come to you if needed – though we do prefer to inspect vehicles here at the dealership so we can carry out our usual checks.
What happens once we buy your car?
If we agree a price and you’re happy to sell your car to us, we’ll:
- Transfer the money instantly to your bank account via immediate bank transfer – no fees, no waiting.
- Handle the DVLA admin and register the car into our name.
- Provide confirmation via email that the car has been transferred – including an email from the DVLA to say it’s no longer in your name and now in ours
Ask you to complete a simple mileage declaration, confirming the mileage is correct to the best of your knowledge.
That’s it. No faff, no stress – just a straightforward process that’s designed to be as hassle-free as possible.
Want a valuation for used car in Gosport?
If you’re based in Gosport or nearby and want to know what your car’s worth, just visit the Sell Your Car section of our website. Enter your details and we’ll get straight back to you. You can also message us on WhatsApp or give us a call – our number’s right there on this site.
Selling your car doesn’t need to be a pain – especially when you’re dealing with a local dealership that values honesty, fair pricing, and quick service.
So if you’re looking to sell your car in Gosport, or anywhere in Hampshire, we’d love to have a chat.