How CarSwipe works
Everything you need to know about buying and selling on the UK's swipe-to-buy marketplace.
The basics
Three steps to your next car
From preferences to messages — everything happens on your phone.
- Step 1
Set your preferences
Budget, body type, fuel, location — tell us what you're looking for.
- Step 2
Swipe through cars
Right for yes, left for no. Fast, fun, mobile-first discovery.
- Step 3
Message sellers
Direct chat with verified sellers when you find the one.
For buyers
From first swipe to keys in hand
No endless scrolling through irrelevant listings. Your feed learns what you want and surfaces cars worth your time.
- 9-step onboarding — set budget, make, body type, fuel, location, and more
- Swipe right to like, left to pass, or Super Interested for priority
- Message sellers directly in-app when you find a match
- Save favourites to your Garage for later
- Trust features — verified sellers, write-off filters, MOT data from DVLA
Built for trust
Verified sellers, MOT data, and filters that keep risky cars out of your feed.
- Verified seller badges
- Write-off & finance filters
- DVLA MOT data on listings
For sellers
List in minutes, sell with confidence
Reg lookup fills your spec sheet. AI pricing helps you compete. You only pay a fair fee when the car actually sells.
- List with DVLA registration lookup — specs auto-filled
- Add photos, description, and your asking price
- Quick Sell flow for faster listings
- AI-suggested pricing based on comparable sales
- Verified seller badge after ID check
- Message buyers and manage enquiries in one inbox