SELL YOUR BIKE - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AM I OBLIGED TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER?
No, we understand not all offers meet the expectations of the seller.
WILL SELLING PRIVATELY GENERATE A HIGHER SELLING PRICE?
Most times selling privately will generate a higher purchase price although selling times will be considerably longer.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I WANT TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER?
Call us on 020 3633 9192 so we can arrange a time convenient for you for us to come and inspect your bike, transfer the money and collect your bike.
IS YOUR VALUATION GUARANTEED?
The valuation is 'Subject to Inspection'. If the information provided and the condition, both cosmetically and mechanically are as described, we will honour the valuation quoted. We inspect all bikes & paper work to ensure the bike is as it appears.
HOW WILL YOU PAY ME?
All payments are made via instant bank transfer. You will have cleared funds in your account before we leave with your bike.
IS THERE ANY HIDDEN FEES I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT?
No. We pay you the valuation price and we collect your bike free of charge.
HOW LONG IS THE QUOTE VALID FOR?
Our quote is valid for 7 days
HOW LONG WILL THE INSPECTION TAKE?
Approx. 30 - 60 minutes including paperwork.
WHERE DO YOU COLLECT FROM?
We collect from all over the United Kingdom.
CAN I RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT?
You can reschedule an appointment by calling 020 3633 9192 or emailing us
WHAT YOU WILL NEED ON COLLECTION?
1. The V5 log book
2. Identification - Photo ID either Driving licence or Passport
3. The name on your I.D must match the registered keepers name on the V5 log book.
4. Both keys & all documentation, service history, receipts etc
5. Registered keeper bank details to transfer funds.
6. Settlement figure and paper work for any outstanding finance
MY BIKE STILL HAS A PRIVATE NUMBER PLATE?
If you wish to keep the private plate, please reassign it to a new vehicle or place on retention.
This can be done by visiting www.gov.uk.
You can of course leave the private plate on the bike however the value of the bike will not increase.
Your rights to the private plate will be lost once we become the legal owners of the bike.
THE V5 LOG BOOK IS NOT IN MY NAME?
To limit ourselves against fraud, we only buy bikes from the person named on the V5 log book.
I DO NOT HAVE THE V5 LOG BOOK
We do not buy bikes without the V5 log book. To obtain a replacement log book please visit www.gov.uk and apply for a replacement using form V62.
MY BIKE HAS NO SERVICE HISTORY
We do not buy bikes that have no service history.
DO YOU BUY NON-RUNNERS?
No, we only buy bikes that are in full working order.
DO YOU BUY BIKES FROM MOTOR TRADERS?
Yes, we buy from both car and bike traders.
DO YOU BUY IMPORTS?
Yes, as long as the bike conforms to UK motoring legislation. Imports may differ in price to UK supplied bikes.
DO I NEED TO DISCLOSE ANY MODIFICATIONS?
Yes, you must disclose all modifications. This will not generally effect the valuation however we must ensure that the bike is both road legal and safe.
DO YOU BUY SPORTS BIKES WITH OUTSTANDING FINANCE?
We do. Please ensure you have an up to date settlement figure and paperwork ready on the day of inspection.