Sell-Your-Car-For-You broker

Owners who lack time or confidence to sell, people wary of time-wasters and scams, and those selling a car from a relative's estate.

A flat fee per sale or a percentage of the sale price, agreed up front. Some brokers add a smaller upfront listing fee.

• Photography and writing good adverts
• Pricing cars realistically
• Handling buyers and haggling
• Careful with payments and paperwork

• Check whether you are acting as an agent or taking ownership, as this affects your legal and tax position
• Check consumer law on selling vehicles, including accurate descriptions and who is responsible for faults
• Protect against payment scams, and don't release a car until funds have cleared
• Check your insurance for test drives and for cars in your care
• Make sure the paperwork, such as the V5C, is handled properly and the DVLA is told of the change of keeper

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on your set-up and insurance. It is worth checking that your insurance covers test drives and cars in your care.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many cars you sell and whether you charge a flat fee or commission. The estimates assume at least about 6 hours a week.

Check whether you are acting as an agent or taking ownership, as this affects your legal and tax position. Also check consumer law on vehicle descriptions, protect against payment scams, and make sure V5C paperwork and DVLA keeper changes are handled properly.