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Welcome to London Probate Car Buyer.

My name is Nick Scholes and I specialise in buying probate vehicles, and I have been buying vehicles professionally for over 30 years.

I always offer a polite, convenient, friendly service. I always take a personal approach to buying vehicles, I have excellent Google reviews for my services, and am based in West London.

The prospect of selling a vehicle privately, with strangers coming to your house, can be a very daunting and stressful situation. This can be the case under normal circumstances, let alone after losing a loved one. Let me help and remove the burden of an uninsured or problematic vehicle so you can focus on what is really important.

No V5?
No paperwork?
No MOT?
Not insured?
Not taxed?
Flat battery?
Long distance from your home?

No problem – I can help.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose London Probate Car Buyer?

Get in touch today for a no obligation, friendly chat on 01895 733525.

Alternatively, click on our WhatsApp icon or complete our contact form, including the vehicle registration number and location.

We will provide a written appraisal of the vehicle and a detailed walk round video to all deciding parties. This will substantiate the valuation for HMRC as opposed to an inaccurate, generated online valuation.

We aim to keep things as simple as possible at a very stressful time. We will arrange to come to you at a convenient place and time, and keep you updated step by step.

We are impartial, so if you require a detailed probate valuation for HMRC, we can assist.

We are happy to deal directly with your appointed solicitors and collect keys and paperwork from them.

We deal directly with the DVLA, and notify them of any keeper changes.

Agreed funds will be paid directly into the executors or solicitors account before the car is removed.

Any vehicle with an expired MOT, an MOT under three months, or that cannot be driven, will be classed as a non runner and valued accordingly.

An upfront onsite appraisal fee will be applicable in most cases. However, this will be refunded in full when you sell us your vehicle within 14 days of our appraisal. If it is your intention to sell us your vehicle on the day of our visit, this appraisal fee will be refunded immediately, along with the payment for your vehicle.

Naturally there will be occasions when we may not be able to help. However, we will always provide advice on the best way of disposing of the vehicle.

No appraisal or transfer of funds will take place without proof of entitlement to sell, without exception, prior to our visit.

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Some areas covered:

Uxbridge

Ickenham

Pinner

Stanmore

Harrow

Ruislip

Kingston upon Thames

Chiswick

Richmond

Kew

Hammersmith

Ealing

Holland Park

Putney

Kensington

Fulham

Chelsea

Wimbledon

Barnet

Dulwich

Golders Green

Mayfair

Wimbledon

Notting Hill

FAQs

Can I sell a car before probate is granted?

Yes – vehicles are classed as chattels, and in most cases can be sold before probate. We always recommend you check with your solicitor.

What if I can’t find the registration document (V5)?

We can still purchase the car with or without the V5 registration document. We do however require proof of permission to sell.

What if the car keys are lost?

No problem – the vehicle will be valued as a non-runner, and we can arrange specialist recovery transport.

What if the car doesn’t have a current MOT?

No problem – we will still be able to purchase the vehicle. However, the vehicle will be valued as a non-runner.

What if the car isn’t insured?

No problem – we will still be able to purchase the vehicle. However it will be illegal for you to drive it.

What if the car isn’t taxed?

No problem – we will still be able to purchase the vehicle. However it will be illegal for you to drive it.

What if the car doesn’t start?

No problem – the vehicle will be valued as a non-runner, and we can arrange specialist recovery transport.

What if the car is miles from where I live?

No problem – we can deal directly with your solicitor, executor or trusted third party and collect keys and paperwork from them.

Do I need to bring the car to you?

No, we will appraise the car where it is currently situated.

Do I have to be present when you appraise the vehicle?

No, we can collect the keys from your solicitor, executor or trusted third party, and return them afterwards.

How is payment made?

Payment is made via bank transfer only, direct to either your solicitor or the executor’s account.

Do I need to notify the DVLA of the sale?

No, we handle all the paperwork on your behalf.

What if you are unable to purchase the vehicle?

We can advise on various alternative methods of disposal.

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What Our Clients Say

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“A pleasure to work with Nick. Friendly, helpful and courteous. Turned up when he said he would and easy to talk to. A great service from a great business.”

Mr K Inns

“Nick was super helpful when I needed to sell my mums car as we did not want strangers coming to our house. Keep up the good work Nick, really appreciate your help in an awkward situation.”

Miss O Monroe

“Great communication, fast response, fair price and a pleasure to deal with. What more can you ask when selling a car?! Fully recommend. Thank you Nick!”

Mrs J Potter

“Nick was very helpful and accommodating with our situation. He provided really good advice and put in a lot of time and effort for us. Would definitely recommend to all.”

“Helped us out when we were in a very sticky situation to get our car off the road and sold when it failed it’s MOT with costs too high for us to justify. From recommendation by a friend to car pick up in less than 24 hours, we can’t recommend Nick enough! Even gave us some useful tips and support in buying our next one.”

Mr C Stewart

“Very simple and stress free. Nick was brilliant – honest, fair, efficient and really helpful. Would highly recommend for buying or selling your car.”

Mr M Fullerton

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