Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't enter full details of my car's condition?
Why do you need my email address and telephone number?
I have not fully paid for my car. Can I still sell it?
When I bring the car for inspection what do I need to bring with me ?
What if I do not have a V5 registration document?
Why should I sell my car to Surrey Auto Buyers
Can I sell my car to Surrey Auto Buyers for cash?
I am in a hurry, can I call you and give you details about my car over the phone?
Can you come and look at the car at a location of my choosing?
What happens if I don't enter full details of my car's condition?
We value your car based on the information you provide us with.
If the information submitted via the website does not match the condition of the vehicle when you bring it in for inspection the price may vary to what was quoted originally.
Why do you need my email address and telephone number?
We need your email address so that we can send your car valuation, once it has been calculated. We ask for your telephone number so that we can get in touch if we have any queries about your car.We fully adhere to the 1998 Data Protection Act and will not disclose any of your personal details to any other third party.
How will you pay me?
We use the most secure method possible electronic bank transfer. We will arrange payment direct to your bank account which takes 3 to 4 working days typically, but depending on whom you bank with may be credited to your bank account on the same day.
I have not fully paid for my car. Can I still sell it?
If you have outstanding finance on your car we may settle the outstanding finance as part of the transaction. Depending on who the finance company is,you may have to obtain your settlement in writing on our behalf. If you wish to settle your existing finance, we will need written confirmation of payment from your finance company prior to collection. If you owe more on your finance than the sale price of the car, you will need to pay us the balance prior to us collecting your car.
When I bring the car for inspection what do I need to bring with me ?
When you bring the car for inspection you will need the car keys, the V5 Vehicle Registration document (often referred to as the log book), the last or current MOT certificate and any documents relating to the service history of the car.
What if I do not have a V5 registration document?
In order for us to buy your car we do need your original V5 document.
If you do not have one you can obtain a new document by filling in form V62 which you can download from DVLA and typically takes around 3 - 4 weeks to be issued from the date of application.
Why should I sell my car to Surrey Auto Buyers
Surrey Auto Buyers is a website designed to make it easy for people to sell their cars as an alternative to making a private sale but without the protracted negotiations and without the expense of advertising.
Parrington Autos have been established as car buyers based in Woking,Surrey for 25 years and have built a reputation for quality cars and fair pricing.
Try us and see
Can I sell my car to Surrey Auto Buyers for cash?
We do buy cars for cash, though generally by arrangement. If you need cash quickly for your car in the first instance please make sure that the online form detailing the condition and ownership details is completed as accurately as possible for the car.
You can call us on Woking 01483 728882
as soon as you have made your submission to confirm arrangements
I am in a hurry, can I call you and give you details about my car over the phone?
The answer is Yes, If you would prefer to call us and give details over the phone you can.
Our office hours number is:01483 728882
Our out of office hours number is 07770 324093 - Call us Now!
Can you come and look at the car at a location of my choosing?
The answer is Yes, Call us on 01483 728882
or 07770 324093
Information you will need to have handy when you telephone us for a car valuation.
Call Now on:
01483 728882
or
07770 324093
To enable us to provide you with an accurate quote we will ask you for the following information on the car you want to sell:
MAKE
MODEL
REGISTRATION
MILEAGE
COLOUR
MOT - When does it expire?
Tax - When does it expire?
Service History - Do you have it?
Do you have the V5?(also called the log book)
Do you have any optional extras i.e. alloy wheels, electric seats, cruise control
What is the condition of the car - bumps,dents


