A van valuation you can actually do something with.
Skip the range. Skip the dealer trade-in lowball. One reg, one number, free same-day collection if you like the look of it.
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Quote to cash in 24 hours.
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01Instant price
Enter your reg and postcode. We'll have an offer back to you in seconds, no back-and-forth.
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02Choose your slot
Pick a collection date and time that suits you. We work around your schedule, not ours.
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03We collect free
Our driver comes to you. Free collection across the UK, no hidden charges.
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04Paid on the day
Cash lands in your account before the truck leaves. Same-day bank transfer, guaranteed.
What our customers say
“Great quote, over £100 more than other competitors. Simple online process, van collected soon after, money straight in the bank. Recovery driver very helpful with my non runner van that wasn't in the easiest position to take away. Highly recommend.”
Matthew Rollins
“From start to finish the transaction was impeccable. The best price I could find for my vehicle and money in my bank before it left my street.”
Dave
“Hassle free, book a day, show them your ID on collection, money in the bank straight away. Don't have to drop your van off and walk home, these guys collect from where you want. Simple.”
Bryan Wilkes
“Does exactly what it says on the tin. No haggling over price, no stress, just a straightforward hassle free process. All done in 10 mins. Excellent service.”
Robert Marshall
“Instant quote, higher than competitors and collected the van next day with payment received even before the van drove off. After being robbed off by competitors I was very impressed.”
Richard Parry
“Came back immediately with a very good offer. Van was collected and money was in my bank account within 2 hours. Amazing. Brilliant. Excellent service.”
Loretta
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Why most "valuation tools" waste your time
Most online van valuations give you a range, say, £2,200 to £3,400, based on age, mileage, and condition picked from a dropdown. That's a guide, not a deal. To turn it into actual cash, you've still got the work: list it, photograph it, field calls, deal with no-shows, deduct £400 because the brake light's flickering.
Vansold cuts that out. Our valuation is the offer. Accept it and the van's gone tomorrow. Don't accept it, list it on Trader.co.uk for free. Either way, you're not stuck with a range and a spreadsheet.
How our valuation works
Enter your registration number. We pull the vehicle data, make, model, year, engine, from DVLA and cross-reference it against two live pricing networks simultaneously:
Salvage market
What the parts network will pay for the working components: engine, gearbox, axles, body panels, interior. This is the right market for older, higher-mileage, and damaged vans.
Scrap market
Based on metal weight and the current precious metals price for catalytic converter content. This is the floor, the minimum any van is worth, however rough it is.
You get the higher of the two. One number, with no ambiguity about which market it came from.
How it compares to other tools
| Vansold | Parkers / Glass's | Dealer trade-in | |
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| Output | One buy price | Range estimate | Low-ball with wiggle room |
| Non-runners priced | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Scrap & salvage considered | Yes | No | No |
| Renegotiation on collection | Never | N/A | Common |
| Free collection | Yes | No | Drive it there |
What happens after the valuation
If you accept: collection is arranged within 24–48 hours and payment is made before the van leaves. If you don't accept: no obligation, no follow-up calls. The offer is valid for 7 days if you change your mind.
Want to check what private sale might get you? Try listing for free on Trader.co.uk. You'll have a real floor price in your pocket from us and can test the market from there.
Van valuation, common questions
What's the difference between a valuation and an offer?
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Most valuation tools, Parkers, Glass's, even some dealer sites, give you an estimate range based on age and mileage. Vansold gives you a real number you can act on. One reg, one offer, free collection if you accept.
How accurate is the Vansold valuation?
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It's not a valuation in the academic sense, it's a buy price. The number is what we'll actually pay you, settled on collection. So accuracy isn't 'plus or minus 10%', it's the number.
Why does Vansold give me one number, not two or three?
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Because two or three numbers is a sales pitch, not a valuation. We pick the highest of the routes available (scrap network or salvage network), and that's the number on screen.
Will my van's valuation change tomorrow?
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It might, scrap and salvage prices move with metals markets and seasonal demand. Your offer is locked for 7 days from issue.
Does my van need to be running for a valuation?
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No. We price non-runners, failed MOTs, and damaged vans. Describe the condition honestly in the form, the offer accounts for it rather than being adjusted on the doorstep.
Is a Vansold valuation useful if I'm not ready to sell?
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Yes, knowing the floor on what your van is worth is useful context even if you're deciding whether to repair, keep, or sell. And the offer is valid for 7 days if you decide to act on it.