Buying and selling a car during COVID-19

Through this difficult time our number one concern is the health and safety of our customers. As per Government advice, you must stay indoors for all but essential trips. This means buying or selling a car must be postponed until it is safe to do so. But that doesn’t mean people are not shopping for new cars with the intention to purchase at a later stage. If anything, users are engaging with Carzone adverts more now, carrying out research and using our online enquiry system to shop for their new car.  

With that in mind, we wanted to answer some frequently asked questions about buying or selling a car during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Can I still advertise my car online?

You can still post your car ad on Carzone. This time could be used to clean your car, take several photos and create an ad that will stand out. Now that you have more time you can respond to call or email enquiries easily from prospective buyers, who may be looking to buy as soon as social distancing measures are lifted.

> Click here to see more selling tips or to advertise your vehicle now

Are car dealerships open?

Dealership showrooms are currently closed under the Government's advice. But that does not mean their digital showroom is closed. Dealers on Carzone are still contactable via online chat, email, text message and more. There is also now over 5,000 adverts on Carzone with video tours, so you can get an in depth view of the vehicle inside and out. 

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Can I buy a car online?

With the current measures in place collection and delivery of a car is not possible. But If you do have your heart set on a specific car, some dealers will take a holding deposit and keep it for you until these social distancing measures are lifted.

You can use this time to put as much research as possible into buying your next car. For example, if you’ve been thinking about switching to a hybrid or electric car now’s a great time to read more into the benefits and options to see if its right for you.

More information

What if my NCT is expired or expiring?

How to clean and disinfect your car safely

For more information on how to stay safe during COVID-19 please visit the HSE website