Hello I'm asking for advice on how best to sell my beloved rrs HSE 2011 with high spec. I have some finance left on it and can only clear it once it's been sold. Any advice would be much appreciated. Is Autotrader my best avenue? RRS

Tough one, as we are talking a substantial amount , most buyers would/should run a mile if they check and there is outstanding finance. Even asking them to settle the amount direct to the finance company will make someone think it is dodgy!

We buy any car or the dealer you bought from might buy it back, you might be lucky with what they offer, on the other hand.....

Hope this helps
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You could try advertising on here

I have found Autotrader a waste of time personally - Ebay has worked sometimes so may be worth a shot

Selling private with outstanding finance is going to be an issue - I have always settled prior to selling private or sold to dealer and got them to sort it

Depending on condition/spec dealers sometimes buy if they have low stock or customer looking for what you have

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Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Many thanks for the reply, of course there are other options but they don't offer a realistic price, however that is why I'm asking so I can protect both the buyer and myself as I would be open from the start. Do you buy rrs as a garage or private buyer? RRS

We buy any car seems a desperate measure as they offer much less. I can understand the worries a buyer would have, however is there a way I can take a bankers draft for my part and the other for the finance company? RRS

Muddy wheels thank you for the reply, I was hoping to advertise on here but I don't want to brake the forum rules as I can't definitely advertise for sale if it has finance? It is my prude and joy and because of my wife being made redundant and our second boy it is our only option for the time being? RRS

Just be careful in any case, because as far as I know even if you owe a quid on finance the company still owns the car. Possibly the two bankers drafts would work, but if it was me and I was satisfied that all was kosher , I would want to speak to the finance company and pay it there and then by switch again only if it was a reputable (dealers??) finance co, like black horse, not some company I'd never heard of.
I'm just trying to put points across from a buyers perspective.

Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

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Yes I would feel the same the remaining amount is with Lloyds and it was purchased from GC motors but I don't think that would be secure enough if I was a buyer, I guess it's the dodgy we will buy any care. RRS

I bought mine privately with outstanding finance
I got the sellar to speak to to the finance firm and okay ed me to talk numbers to them
Agreed price and settlement with the seller
Paid the equity to the seller and the finance off direct

Obviously this isn't an exhaustive procedure but roughly how I did it

The seller will need to be able to validate the remaining finance withing a few days of a date on a letter which nowadays can be done in minutes via email 2010 RRS HSE 3.0 tdv6 2010MY
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On the plus side, the settlement figure will be quite a bit less than you think, as you won't be paying X month/ years interest

Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

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I think a lot of buyers will be prepared to explore the finance thing for the right car. I've bought a couple with outstanding finance and just paid the finance off myself over the phone then paid the balance to the owner. Some people will be wary but if they are that worried they wouldn't be shopping in the private ads anyway.. Range Rover Sport HSE DYnamic SDV6 Velocity blue 2020 MY
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I may be in a similar situation soon as my work circumstances have changed, meaning I'm having to drive for work more than I can really warrant keeping the RRS for - plus the expense rate I get doesn't actually cover the fuel outlay!

I spoke with a dealer friend of a friend that looks after my cars, and he said he'd be more than happy to take the car and settle the finance element, so that is the easiest route - though there will be a financial hit compared to a private sale, just depends how much equity you built into the original purchase.

It shouldn't be too complicated for Joe public to do that either as others have suggested, as long as you are open with them up front rather than letting them find out about outstanding finance via an HPI check.
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This might help - have a read

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/selli...g-finance/ Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I bought mine with money owing on it.

I got the settlement amount and details of where the money needed to be transfered to. Paid it waited for confirmation that all was ok, then drive off.

Just get confirmation that's all is ok, maybe a fax as the hpi can sometimes take a while to show clear.

It does make the sale more complicated and even more so of the new buyer wants to borrow against the cash. I was a cash buyer so it was simples.

Have purchased plenty of commercial vehicles with outstanding finance, just paid the finance company over the phone by card, got an email confirming they no longer have a financial interest,given balance to owner and Bobs your uncle.
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