HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO SELL MY CAR THROUGH ASTON WORKSHOP?



Our charges can be broken down as follows:

Commission.
It is almost impossible to work to a fixed commission rate with this type of vehicle, The buying process can be very protracted and involve a lot of negotiation over unusual elements such as work needed on the car, shipping to another part of the world etc.
We will agree a sum that we will try to return to you from the sale based on a reasonable asking price, one that allows room for negotiation over warranty, servicing, MOT etc.

Transportation.
Thanks to our new, dedicated classic car transportation service, Aston Transport, it’s very easy for us to arrange collection of your car from anywhere in the UK, and this service is now included FREE OF CHARGE as part of our “Selling with Aston Workshop” package.

What if my car is a non-runner?
We will cover the cost of transporting the car to our workshop but the cost of repair would be borne by you. Minor faults will be repaired free of charge as a matter of course.
The car can be 'sworn off road' while it is with us so that it no longer needs an MOT certificate.

Once a car is sold, we will usually service & MOT it prior to delivery and cover the cost from our fees.

Please contact our transport manager for a quote or for more information:
+44 (0) 1207 233 525

You can also visit the Aston Transport website by clicking HERE

 
CAN YOU SELL THE CAR WITHOUT MY PERMISSION?
Before a sale can go ahead, we will seek your written approval. Once that is obtained, we will take care of all the paperwork and only when you are totally satisfied will the car be released to the buyer.
 
HOW SOON CAN I EXPECT TO BE PAID AFTER YOU HAVE SOLD MY CAR? 

We shall endeavour to make settlement no later than 7 working days from the completion of the sale.

DO I REMAIN THE KEEPER OF THE CAR? 

Yes, until the car is sold you will remain as the registered keeper.

WILL ASTON WORKSHOP BUY MY CAR? 

We will always consider making you an offer for your car; this will be based on the many factors affecting car values, both modern & classic. Note: this will not be as much as you can expect to retain if we sell the car on your behalf.

WHAT COSTS DO ASTON WORKSHOP COVER? 

From the sale we have to cover the usual overheads associated with a business of this size plus the marketing, advertising and ‘preparation for sale’ of your car. We normally try to cover the cost of servicing & MOT to secure a sale but in some instances flexibility may be required from both parties.
 
Sometimes the cost of getting the car through an MOT can be prohibitive and in this instance we would expect to share the cost with you in order to continue with the sale. Obviously we can't spend £10,000 pounds on an MOT if we are only making £3,000 from the sale. Common sense really.
 
In normal circumstances we wouldn't service or MOT a car during the 'for sale' period unless you specifically requested it and paid for the work.
 
WHAT IF THE POTENTIAL PURCHASER REQUESTS CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS BE CARRIED OUT ON THE CAR BEFORE BUYING IT? 

Either we, or the buyer, would pay for any such modifications and we will never undertake the work without your permission. In some instances we might suggest modifications that could make the car more desirable to a potential buyer, but this would be your decision and any work paid for by you.
 
IS THERE ANY WAY THAT YOU CAN SAY ROUGHLY HOW LONG IT MIGHT TAKE TO SELL MY CAR? 

The simple answer is no; It could sell the day after it arrives or it could take a year, we just don't know, but it's best to allow at least 6 months in planning. General rule: If you want a quick sale you have to be prepared to accept less for the car.
 
WHAT HAPPENS IF, AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD, THE CAR IS UNSOLD AND I WISH TO TRANSFER IT TO ANOTHER DEALER? PRESUMABLY I CAN DO SO WITHOUT PAYING ANY CHARGES. 

No problem, but we would expect at least 6 months to try and achieve a sale. The only charges you would pay are those outlined elsewhere. i.e. work you have authorised & transportation from our showroom to the other dealer should you choose to use Aston Transport.

WHAT IF I MANAGE TO INTRODUCE A PRIVATE PURCHASER MYSELF? 

If the car is sold from our premises we will of course charge our usual fees.  

IS THERE ANY RESTRICTION ON ME ADVERTISING THE CAR MYSELF? 

We have very successful advertising campaigns in place, including traditional press and the internet, all achieving very high level, targeted exposure. Therefore, to simplify the process for both seller & buyer, we expect to have exclusive rights to the sale whilst the car is with Aston Workshop.

ARE YOU ABLE TO GIVE ME A MEANINGFUL SALE PRICE FOR THE CAR WITHOUT SEEING IT? 

No, the actual sale price will depend on inspection and discussion with you, but we can usually give a good estimate over the phone.