Sell Your Car or Van in Maidstone
Maidstone sits at the heart of Kent. As the county town and administrative centre, it draws commuters, tradespeople and families from dozens of surrounding villages, and that means a lot of vehicles on a lot of driveways. If yours is one you no longer need — whether it runs perfectly or has not started in months — we buy cars and vans in any condition across Maidstone and the wider ME postcode area, with free collection and same-day bank transfer payment.
Why Maidstone Residents Sell to Us
Selling a vehicle privately in Maidstone can be a drawn-out process. You list it on a marketplace, field calls from tyre-kickers, arrange viewings at your home, and still end up haggling over a price you have already dropped twice. Dealers on the Loose Road strip or along the A229 may offer a trade-in, but the figure they quote is usually built around what suits their forecourt, not what your vehicle is actually worth to the wider market.
We take a different approach. You give us the registration number, mileage and an honest description of the vehicle’s condition. We come back with a price. If you accept, we send a driver to collect — from your driveway in Penenden Heath, a works yard in Tovil, or a parking space behind the Lockmeadow leisure complex. You sign the V5C, hand over the keys, and receive payment straight into your bank account the same day. There are no hidden fees and no last-minute reductions.
Vehicles We Buy in Maidstone
We are not limited to clean, low-mileage cars. We purchase:
- Running vehicles — any make, model, age or mileage. Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- Damaged cars and vans — body damage, mechanical faults, insurance write-offs (Cat S, Cat N).
- Non-runners — engine failure, gearbox problems, electrical faults, vehicles that simply will not start.
- MOT failures — failed on emissions, corrosion, brakes or anything else. No need to repair it first.
- Vehicles with outstanding finance — we settle the finance directly with the lender and pay you the difference.
- Commercial vehicles — panel vans, tippers, pickups, crew cabs. SWB through to LWB and everything between.
Maidstone has a strong building and trades sector, and we see a steady stream of Transit vans, Sprinters and Vivaro variants from local contractors who are upgrading their fleet. If you have a works van that has done 150,000 miles and is starting to cost more in repairs than it earns, we will buy it as-is. Check our full list of vehicles we buy for more detail.
How Collection Works in the Maidstone Area
Maidstone’s position on the M20 makes logistics straightforward for us. Our collection drivers regularly cover the town centre and surrounding areas including Bearsted, Barming, Loose, Aylesford and the villages south toward the Weald. Whether you are off the A20 in a residential street or on a farm track near Otham, we will reach you.
Collection is free and usually arranged within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your quote. If your vehicle does not run, that is not a problem — we bring recovery equipment. All we ask is that the vehicle is accessible and that you have the V5C logbook and a form of ID ready on the day.
Here is how the process works from start to finish:
- Get a quote — enter your registration and details on our online quote page. You will receive a price within minutes.
- Book collection — choose a day and rough time window that suits your schedule.
- We collect and pay — our driver inspects the vehicle, completes the paperwork and transfers the agreed amount to your bank account on the spot.
You can read the full step-by-step breakdown on our how it works page.
The Maidstone Vehicle Market
Maidstone is a commuter town at its core. The two railway stations — Maidstone East on the Victoria line and Maidstone West on the Medway Valley line — provide direct services to London, but plenty of residents still drive to work, particularly those heading to business parks along the A20 corridor or to jobs in Tonbridge, Ashford and the Medway Towns. Vehicle ownership per household in the Maidstone borough is above the national average, which means there are always cars sitting unused, gathering dust after an upgrade, or waiting for someone to deal with them.
The River Medway runs through the centre of town, and flooding near the low-lying areas around Tovil and Farleigh has, over the years, left some vehicles with water damage that makes them difficult to sell privately but perfectly viable for us to purchase. If you have a flood-damaged car that no dealer will touch, get in touch.
The retail economy around The Mall Maidstone and the Lockmeadow centre also supports a fleet of delivery vans, many of which reach end-of-life after years of stop-start urban driving. These vehicles often have high mileage but are structurally sound — exactly the sort of van we buy regularly.
Surrounding Villages and Areas We Cover
Our Maidstone service extends well beyond the town centre. We collect from:
- Bearsted — east of Maidstone along the A20, a popular residential village with strong demand from families upgrading vehicles.
- Loose — a quiet village south of the town centre where older vehicles often sit on driveways longer than intended.
- Barming — west Maidstone, convenient for us given its proximity to the M20 junction.
- Tovil — just south of the river, an area with a mix of residential and light industrial properties.
- Penenden Heath — north Maidstone, well-connected and easy to access.
- Aylesford — a village and industrial area west of Maidstone with a high concentration of commercial vehicles.
If you live anywhere in the ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17 or ME20 postcode areas, we cover you.
Frequently Asked Questions — Maidstone
Do you buy vehicles with outstanding finance?
Yes. We contact the finance company, settle the outstanding amount directly, and pay you the remaining balance. You do not need to clear the finance yourself before selling.
My car has been SORN and is parked on my drive in Barming. Can you still collect it?
Absolutely. We collect SORN vehicles, non-runners and vehicles without a current MOT. We bring our own transport to load and remove the vehicle from your property.
How quickly can you collect from Maidstone?
In most cases, we arrange collection within one to two working days. If you need it done urgently, let us know when you accept the quote and we will do our best to accommodate same-day or next-day pickup.
Is the quote guaranteed?
Your quoted price is held for four days. As long as the vehicle matches the description you provided, the price does not change at collection.
Ready to sell? Get your free quote now or browse our Kent coverage area if you are elsewhere in the county.