How Truck Part Exchange Works And How To Get A Better Valuation

How part exchanging your truck, van or trailer works, what affects the valuation and the details to send for a quick, accurate figure.

Selling a truck privately takes time: adverts, phone calls, viewings and arranging payment, all while you need the vehicle to keep working. Part exchange lets you hand over your current truck when you collect the next one, with the value taken off the price.

How Part Exchange Works

Send us the details of the vehicle you want to part exchange.
We give you an initial valuation based on those details.
We inspect the vehicle when you bring it to our Swadlincote yard.
Once the figure is confirmed, the value is taken off the price of the truck you are buying.
You hand over your old vehicle when you collect your next truck.

What To Send For A Valuation

The more we know, the more accurate the first figure will be.

Registration number and current mileage.
Make, model, axle layout and body type.
MOT expiry and service history.
Clear photos of all four sides, the cab interior, the tyres and any damage.
Any known faults or recent repairs.

You can send all of this through our part exchange form.

What Affects The Value

Euro rating: Euro 6 trucks are in much higher demand because of clean air zones.
Mileage and age, compared with similar trucks on the market.
Condition of the cab, chassis, tyres and bodywork.
Service history and inspection records.
Specification, such as power, gearbox, cab size and equipment.
Current demand for that type of vehicle.

Tips For A Better Valuation

Clean the truck inside and out before you send photos.
Gather the paperwork: V5C, plating certificate, MOT, service and inspection records.
Be honest about faults. Problems found at inspection reduce the figure more than ones you tell us about upfront.
Fix small, cheap items such as bulbs, wiper blades and missing mud flaps.
Keep the MOT in date, as a fresh test adds value.

What We Take In Part Exchange

We consider tractor units, rigids, tippers, vans and trailers.

Ready to get a figure? Send your part exchange details, then browse our used trucks for sale to find your next vehicle.