What is Carwow & why use it?

What is Carwow?

Carwow's pitch is pretty simple. You give them your details and the car you're interested in and dealers from across the country then come to you with their best deals - essentially a reverse auction. It's designed to take the pressure off of you when it comes to haggling and remove the stress from the transaction, which all conducted online. If that sounds like the way you'd like to buy your next new car, you can sign-up to Carwow's service here*.

Why should you use Carwow?

Once you've done your research with us, checking out Reviews, Real MPG, Petrol or Diesel Calculator and Owner Reviews, Carwow is a sensible place to take the next step - getting actual quotes from dealers. Think of it as traipsing around dealers on a Saturday afternoon and getting offers - but from the comfort of your sofa and at any time you like. It gives you a good idea of the current market and the kind of discounts that are available around the country - not just your area. And, remember, the quotes that come back are the starting point for a negotation.

Throughout the process, you will be able to ask the dealer questions through the built-in messaging system.

Can you buy a car on a PCP through Carwow?

Yes. As the offers you recieve are from franchised dealers, you will have access to all of their finance options, including HP and PCPs. Make sure you know your options by reading our Cheap Finance Advice page first.

Can I part exchange my existing car if I use Carwow?

As with finance, you're dealing with a franchised dealer, so depending on the car itself, you should be able to part exchange and Carwow says that the vast majority of their dealers will consider part exchange. Make sure you have an idea of what your car is worth by using our Used Car Prices and check what the dealer will offer you using the heycar.co.uk Valuation Tool before you sign-up with Carwow*

What else should I know about Carwow?

The firm has sold more than £2bn+ worth of cars since it started trading in 2010 and has a Trustpilot rating of 2010. We hear good things via our readers, too, and in the rare instances where there has been an issue, we have seen this dealt with by Carwow quickly and effifiently. The firm claims that the average saving is £3600.

What are the alternatives to Carwow?

More traditional brokers such as Driver The Deal, UK Car Discount and Broker4Cars offer significant savings through this site in our Cars For Sale section - a saving of 20 per cent is not unusual. You should check these providers too, to make sure you are getting the best deal you can. Where these companies differ from Carwow, however, is that Carwow offers a more seamless online process and more engaging customer experience. Other brokers include Broadspeed, Orange Cars and Autoebid.

Could Carwow's service save you money?*

What do Carwow customers say?

“I’d been considering buying a new car for a couple of months when a friend told me about carwow”, he says. “I entered a few details and within a few days I had four dealers offering me their best prices. I contacted the dealer with the best offer and placed an order – a few weeks later, my car was ready.” 

“There’s no pressure – you have plenty of thinking time to review offers and compare the dealers – in my past car buying experience I’ve been saddened to be bombarded with pressure sales tactics.”

Richard, Barnsley, Audi A3 Sportback

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