Sell your car
Fair, fast and free for private sellers. You see three prices up front and choose how you sell.
Sell by make
What your car is worth by build year, and the best way to sell it.
Two ways to sell
Each route has a different price, speed and effort. For you as a private seller, both are free.
| Instant dealer bid | Sell privately | |
|---|---|---|
| Who buys | A verified dealer | A private buyer |
| When sold | An offer within 24 hours | Usually 2 to 5 weeks |
| Price | Lowest of the three | Highest, if it goes well |
| Your effort | Photos and one appointment | Ad, viewings, negotiating |
| Payment | By bank, never cash from €3,000 | You arrange payment and transfer |
| Cost to you | €0 | €0 |
| Get a dealer bid | List your car for free |
How selling through Sell Your Car works
From licence plate to indemnity certificate, in this order. We help at every step.
Step 1: Get a valuation by licence plate
Enter your plate and mileage. Using RDW data you see three prices: trade-in, dealer bid and private sale, with each step explained.
Go to the valuationStep 2: Choose how you sell
A free listing, bids from verified dealers with a deadline and a minimum price, or an instant dealer bid. You can still switch later.
Step 3: Prepare your car
Clean it, gather the service book and both keys, and take the 12 standard photos, including the odometer and any damage.
Prepare your car for saleStep 4: List your car and receive bids
With a listing, buyers send you a message or an offer. If you ask for bids, each dealer places one sealed bid before the deadline. You get an email link to all bids and choose which bid you accept, or none. Then you and the dealer get each other’s contact details.
List your carStep 5: Put the sale in writing
Draw up a sale contract with the plate, mileage, price, known defects and the date and time of handover. Both parties sign.
Create a sale contractStep 6: Get paid safely
Hand over keys and papers only when the money is really in your account. A dealer pays you directly by bank transfer and never in cash from €3,000; Sell Your Car never handles the money.
Step 7: Transfer ownership together at the RDW
Online with DigiD or at a licence plate counter, for €13.10. You need the registration card and the full registration code. Keep the indemnity certificate and cancel your insurance.
Transfer car ownership
Who pays what when you sell?
Typical costs when selling to a private buyer or a dealer, with 2026 rates.
| Cost | Seller (you) | Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation, listing and dealer bids on Sell Your Car | Free | Free to search |
| Cleaning and preparing the car | €50 to €250 (estimate) | – |
| APK if it is about to expire (optional) | €19 to €70 plus repairs | – |
| Ownership transfer at the RDW | – | €13.10 (by convention) |
| Pre-purchase inspection | – | €150 to €350 |
| Insurance | Cancel with the indemnity certificate | At least third-party (WA) from the transfer |
| Road tax (MRB) | Stops automatically, any excess is refunded pro rata | Starts at the transfer |
| Rest-BPM | – | Imports only |
Sources: RDW (transfer €13.10), ANWB (APK and pre-purchase inspection). Cleaning costs are an estimate. Calculate your transfer costs
Sell by brand
- Sell your Volkswagen6 models
- Sell your Peugeot5 models
- Sell your Opel5 models
- Sell your Toyota6 models
- Sell your Ford5 models
- Sell your Renault5 models
- Sell your Kia5 models
- Sell your BMW5 models
- Sell your Audi5 models
- Sell your Mercedes-Benz5 models
- Sell your Citroën4 models
- Sell your Hyundai5 models
- Sell your Škoda5 models
- Sell your Fiat4 models
- Sell your Volvo4 models
Guides for sellers
- Get your car ready to sell: papers, cleaning and photosGet your car ready to sell in 8 steps: value it first, then sort the papers, small fixes, the APK decision, cleaning, 12 photos and an honest list of defects.Read the guide
- Write a safe car sale contractHow to write a safe car sale contract in the Netherlands: parties, plate, VIN, mileage, price, defects, handover and fines. Free with our generator.Read the guide
- Transfer car ownership in the Netherlands (2026)Transferring a car in the Netherlands costs €13.10 in 2026. See what buyer and seller bring, how it works online or at a counter, and why insurance comes first.Read the guide
FAQ about selling your car
What do I need to sell my car?
Your registration card and the full registration code (both parts, 9 digits), valid ID, the service book and both keys. If you lost the code, a new one costs €1.25; a new registration card with code costs €39.80. See lost registration code.
Who pays for the ownership transfer?
Usually the buyer. A transfer costs €13.10 in 2026, online through the RDW with DigiD or at a licence plate counter. Online you can pay with iDEAL or Wero. A dealer may add a service fee on top.
Why do I need to keep the indemnity certificate?
The indemnity certificate proves the car is no longer in your name. Fines and tax after that moment are for the new owner. You also need it to cancel your insurance. Road tax stops automatically.
Can a car dealer pay me in cash?
Not from €3,000. Since 1 January 2026, traders, including car dealers, may not pay or accept cash of €3,000 or more. Split payments count too. Between private persons it is allowed, but an instant bank transfer is safer. Read more about the cash ban.
Does selling through Sell Your Car cost money?
No. The valuation, listing, dealer bids and help with completing the sale are free for private sellers. If you accept a bid, the dealer pays you the full amount directly; we keep nothing.