Free Car Valuation
Get trade, private, and retail price estimates for any UK-registered vehicle — powered by DVLA data, MOT history, and AI market intelligence.
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How the CarLook AI Valuation Works
Enter the Registration
Type any UK number plate. CarLook AI fetches the DVLA record in seconds.
AI Analyses the Data
Our AI combines make, model, year, mileage history, MOT record, fuel type, and UK market benchmarks to compute three price tiers.
Get Your Estimate
Receive Trade, Private, and Retail price ranges alongside the CarLook Score — everything in one place.
Understanding the Three Price Tiers
Trade Price
The trade price is what a dealer or car buying service (like We Buy Any Car) would pay. It is the lowest of the three tiers because the dealer needs to cover reconditioning, warranty, and profit margin.
Private Sale Price
The private sale price is what you could realistically achieve selling directly to another private buyer on AutoTrader or Facebook Marketplace. It requires more effort but typically returns significantly more than the trade price.
Retail Price
The retail price is what a dealer would advertise the car for on their forecourt. It includes their margin for reconditioning, warranty, and profit. If you are buying from a dealer, aim to negotiate closer to the private sale price.
What Affects a Used Car's Value?
Used car values in the UK are driven by a combination of objective factors — mileage, age, and mechanical condition — and market forces such as current supply, demand, and fuel price trends.
Mileage is one of the most significant value drivers. The average UK car covers around 7,500 miles per year. CarLook AI cross-references mileage against MOT records to flag potential clocking.
MOT history is a strong proxy for maintenance quality. The CarLook Score (0–100) quantifies this into a single number you can use as a negotiation anchor.
Fuel type matters more than ever. Diesel vehicles currently carry a market penalty of 8–15% versus petrol equivalents due to ULEZ expansion. Hybrids and EVs command a premium.
Why Use CarLook AI for Your Valuation?
Instant
Results in under 10 seconds — no forms, no waiting.
Official Data
Built on DVLA and DVSA records, not scraped listings.
Condition-Adjusted
7-factor CarLook Score factors MOT history and mileage.
Three Price Tiers
Trade, Private, and Retail — the full picture.
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