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Trusted by millions as the number one place to buy, sell and love premium, performance and collectible cars. PistonHeads: Stop dreaming, start driving.
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Time to take your passion up a gear? Browse PistonHeads carefully curated premium, performance, and collectible cars for auction.
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Sell your car – PistonHeads UK
Looking to sell a premium or performance car? List your car for sale on PistonHeads today from £34.99 or sell your car at auction.
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HOMEPAGE (https://www.pistonheads.com) PistonHeads UK – Stop Dreaming Start Driving
[H1] Buy Find your dream car for sale on PistonHeads in our premium auctions and classified marketplace. Trusted by millionsAuctionsClassifiedsTrustpilot [H2] Sell [H2] Belong [H2] Auction highlights View all [H2] Latest news & features Featured / Euro cars [H3] Epic Kimera K-39 gets 1,000hp Koenigsegg V8 Kimera wildly exceeds expectations with new ground-breaking, ground-up supercar - that's coming to FOS, tooBy Matt Bird35 comments Six Of The Best [H3] Restomods to try before you die | Six of the Best Kimera's latest effort casts a long shadow - here are the cars to consider if you're not one of the lucky few...By PH Staff48 comments British cars [H3] New Jaguar Type 01 showcased in Monaco Latest prototype the closest yet to dropping test-mule disguise - thoughts?By PH Staff77 comments German cars [H3] BMW unveils new V8-powered Vision of Alpina Not the Alpina that will go on sale, sadly, but a good indicator of what's to come...By Matt Bird68 comments Spotted [H3] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | PH Auction Block A 991 GT3 is a great roadgoing track car - but if great isn't quite good enough... 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By Matt Bird47 comments British cars [H3] Jaguar confirms 'Type 01' name for production We knew Type 00 was just the concept tag - we didn't know just how close it was to showroom reality...By PH Staff325 comments Spotted [H3] Audi S1 | Spotted The days of relatively simple Audi Sport cars look done - making the old ones look more enticing than everBy Matt Bird35 comments Driven [H3] 2026 Mercedes S-Class | PH Review A first drive of Mercedes long-standing flagship - and the new flat-plane crank V8By Matt Bird61 commentsLoad more stories [H2] Popular makes Porsche3,860 cars for saleMercedes-Benz15,757 cars for saleAudi15,944 cars for saleBMW15,746 cars for saleAbarth294Alfa Romeo527Alpine63Ariel11Aston Martin733Audi15,944BMW15,746Bentley652Bugatti5Caterham168Chevrolet139Citroen5,693Cupra814DS Automobiles462Dodge38Ferrari756Fiat3,608Ford25,229Honda2,636Hyundai6,847INEOS41Jaguar3,025Kia7,519Lamborghini308Land Rover10,682Lotus290MINI5,292Maserati273Mazda2,714McLaren104Mercedes-Benz15,757Mitsubishi1,036Morgan161Nissan9,201Noble3Peugeot9,371Polestar256Porsche3,860Renault6,389Seat3,595Skoda4,159Subaru311Suzuki1,929TVR98Tesla960Toyota8,727Vauxhall14,771Volkswagen16,548Volvo4,608 [H2] Popular models Aston Martin DB9Aston Martin DBSAston Martin VantageAudi TTBMW 3 SeriesBMW 4 SeriesBMW 5 SeriesBMW 6 SeriesBMW M3BMW M4BMW Z3MBMW Z4MFerrari 430Ferrari 458Ferrari 488Lotus EliseLotus ExigeMcLaren 570SMcLaren 600LTMcLaren 650SMcLaren 720Mitsubishi EvoNissan SkylinePorsche 911Porsche 911 CarreraPorsche 911 ClassicsPorsche 911 GT2Porsche 911 GT3Porsche 911 TurboPorsche BoxsterPorsche CaymanToyota SupraVolkswagen GolfVolkswagen Golf GTIVolkswagen Golf R [H2] Popular searches BMW M-PowerCheap sports carsCheap supercarsClassic carsConvertiblesCoupesElectric carsEstatesFast carsFast estatesHatchbacksHot hatchesHot hatches under £10,000 HypercarsMPVsMuscle carsPick-upsSUVsSaloonsSports carsSports cars under £10,000Sports cars under £30,000SupercarsV8 Supercars [H2] About PistonHeads PistonHeads.com, founded in 1998, is known around the world for its large and devoted online motoring community, distinctive editorial tone and bustling used car marketplace. CarGurus acquired the site in 2019, which operates as an independent brand, maintaining the site's popular forums and editorial content, while applying CarGurus' technology to enhance the site experience for users. [H3] 223,014 cars We are the leading enthusiast marketplace [H3] Millions of visitors to the website every month [H2] What people are saying about us TrustpilotTrustpilot [H2] Are you a car dealer? For car dealers looking to sell more cars and raise the profile of their brand, CarGurus and PistonHeads offer the perfect unified platform. UK car dealers now have single-point access to a broader audience of informed buyers for maximum visibility of their vehicles.With less than 8% shared audience between CarGurus & PistonHeads, take your brand to the next level and get your stock in front of millions of unique monthly visitors. Call us on 0808 281 2645 or check out our dealer packages.“PistonHeads is a fantastic platform that's very easy to use and navigate. From an advertising point of view, it's very straightforward to advertise the cars and offers high-quality leads at a great return on investment. Finally, from the forums to the latest news, PistonHeads remains the top place to connect with the UK's motoring community.”– Nesbert Musuwo, Romans International [H2] Sell your car Easily create an advert for your car and reach millions of potential buyers per month [H2] Popular forums [H2] General Gassing Chat about all things motoring [H2] The Pie & Piston Chat about everything else… [H2] Motorsports Win on Sunday, talk about it on Monday [H2] Supercars Not all cars are created equal [H2] Events Meet your hero Matt Bird in person [H2] The Lounge Need to get something off your chest?View all forums
SUB-PAGE (https://pistonheads.com/buy/search/) Used cars for sale – PistonHeads UK
Search makes and modelsSave this search [H1] 222,830 used cars found Navigate leftNavigate rightSponsored£259,975 [H4] Porsche 911 3.6 T-Hybrid Turbo S PDK 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr 2026Convertible163 miles3.6LAutoTrade sellerDoncasterNavigate leftNavigate rightSponsored£11,995 [H4] Porsche Panamera 3.0D V6 Hatchback 5dr Diesel TiptronicS Euro 5 (250 ps) 2012Hatchback121,710 miles3.0L250BHPAutoDieselTrade sellerFalkirkNavigate leftNavigate rightSponsored£7,495 [H4] Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 i Turbo VXR 2017Hatchback68,000 miles1.6L202BHPManualPetrolTrade sellerPeterheadNavigate leftNavigate right£36,990Click & Collect [H4] Audi SQ5 SQ5 2022SUV48,718 miles3.0L337BHPAutoDieselTrade sellerBattlefield Enterprise ParkNavigate leftNavigate right£25,750 [H4] Immaculate late TVR Griffith 500 2000Convertible45,000 miles5.0L320BHPManualPetrolPrivate sellerWilburtonDownload the appNavigate leftNavigate right£32,500 [H4] PORSCHE 911 (997 GEN II) CARRERA 4S PDK 2008 2008Convertible89,000 miles3.8L385BHPAutoPetrolPrivate sellerChichesterNavigate leftNavigate right£57,990Click & Collect [H4] Audi S5 S5 3.0 TFSI Quattro Edition 1 4dr S Tronic 2026Hatchback2,500 miles3.0L362BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerCreweNavigate leftNavigate right£28,690 [H4] Porsche Macan 2.0T PDK 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr 2018Hatchback62,000 miles2.0L242BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerWarwickNavigate leftNavigate right£35,990 [H4] Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI 300 4MOTION R Black Edition 5dr DSG **DISCOVER NAV** 2025Hatchback3,792 miles2.0L296BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerOldham Navigate leftNavigate right£23,998 [H4] Volkswagen Polo 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG 2024Hatchback4,220 miles2.0L204BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerDerbyNavigate leftNavigate right£8,990 [H4] Jaguar XF 3.0 XF S Premium Luxury V6 D Auto 4dr 2013Saloon59,800 miles3.0L275BHPAutoDieselTrade sellerPeterboroughNavigate leftNavigate right£16,299 [H4] Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Polo 2.0 TSI 200 GTI 5dr DSG 2020Hatchback27,908 miles2.0L197BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerSutton In AshfieldNavigate leftNavigate right£14,995 [H4] Audi SQ5 3.0 BiTDI V6 Plus Tiptronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr 2016SUV111,600 miles3.0LAutoTrade sellerThatchamNavigate leftNavigate right£39,999 [H4] Porsche Macan 3.0T V6 S SUV 5dr Petrol PDK 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (354 ps) 2019Hatchback35,300 miles3.0L349BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerPinwallNavigate leftNavigate right£22,999 [H4] Cupra Formentor Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI 150 V2 5dr DSG Blue Leather 2024Hatchback19,232 miles1.5L148BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerCastle Donington Navigate leftNavigate right£31,499 [H4] Audi S3 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) 2023Hatchback31,968 miles2.0L306BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerPinwall [H3] Sell your car Sell for free in 7 daysGet the true market valueDedicated support teamSell for freeNavigate leftNavigate right£37,444Click & Collect [H4] Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI 265 GTI 5dr DSG âLeather, Sunroof, Adaptive chassis control â 2026Hatchback2,884 miles2.0L261BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerCrewe Navigate leftNavigate right£25,999 [H4] BMW 2 Series BMW 2 Gran Coupe M235i xDrive 2.0 4dr Auto Pro Pack Leather 19in Alloys Harmon Kardon 2023Saloon31,654 miles2.0L302BHPAutoPetrolTrade sellerCastle Donington Navigate leftNavigate right£22,999 [H4] Tesla Model Y Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 5dr Auto 20in Alloys 2022Hatchback40,067 miles507BHPAutoElectricTrade sellerCastle Donington You've viewed 16 of 222,830 resultsView more [H2] Browse by make and model PopularAllABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
SUB-PAGE (https://pistonheads.com/buy/auctions/) Online Premium & Performance Car Auctions in the UK – PistonHeads UK
[H1] Auctions Watch 60 sec videoHow auctions workTrustpilotCurated Cars. Professionally photographed. Expertly written descriptions. Hassle-free. Trusted by millions. Viewed by millions of enthusiasts. And sold in 7 days.Start typing a make or model...All live (31)Auctions (9)Coming soon (22)Sold (725)86Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£22,750Time left [H3] 2009 Morgan Centenary Roadster 100 18,471 mi3.0LPetrolManual31 bids 2Clevedon141Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£8,100Time left [H3] 1967 Ford Mustang 289 Notchback 69,049 mi4.7LPetrolAuto34 bids 5Durham [H3] Sell your car Sell for free in 7 daysGet the true market valueDedicated support teamSell for free68Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£10,100Time left [H3] 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 107,749 mi5.0LPetrolAuto25 bids 27Guildford238Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£22,472Time left [H3] 2007 BMW M5 Touring (E61) 58,548 mi5.0LPetrolAuto25 bids 13Ashtead43Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£6,900Time left [H3] 2015 Porsche Panamera V6 Turbodiesel Tiptronic 108,836 mi3.0LDieselAuto32 bids 1Buckley263Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£4,223Time left [H3] 2012 Toyota GT86 Tuning Developments Turbo 33,053 mi2.0LPetrolManual30 bids 1Edinburgh132Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£25,250Time left [H3] 2014 Lotus Exige S Race and Premium Sport 15,850 mi3.5LPetrolManual33 bids 9Sowerby Bridge108Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£23,750Time left [H3] 2019 Lotus Elise Sport 220 16,533 mi1.8LPetrolManual13 bids 3Godalming59Navigate leftNavigate rightCurrent bid£5,000Time left [H3] 2013 Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner 51,380 mi4.0LPetrolAuto3 bids 2Kingsbridge [H3] Get set to bid! Speed matters. Complete your profile and register to bid now, so you don't miss out on your dream car.Register to bid141Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 17th May, 08:00 [H3] 2001 Lotus Exige S1 - Honda K20A Turbo 35,000 mi2.0LPetrolManualComing Soon 9Ashford84Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onTue 19th May, 08:00 [H3] 2002 Honda S2000 58,092 mi2.0LPetrolManualComing Soon 2Stevenage10Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onTue 19th May, 08:00 [H3] '1 OYD' Number Plate OtherOtherComing Soon 1Huddersfield 16Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onTue 19th May, 08:00 [H3] 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996) Cabriolet Manual 23,945 mi3.4LOtherManualComing Soon 1Fleckney26Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onTue 19th May, 08:00 [H3] 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport 46,149 mi4.7LPetrolAutoComing Soon 5London33Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onTue 19th May, 08:00 [H3] 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R 96,724 mi2.6LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Bradford 26Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onWed 20th May, 08:00 [H3] 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (992) PDK 47,948 mi3.0LPetrolAutoComing Soon 1Wotton Under Edge26Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onWed 20th May, 08:00 [H3] 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA Version 4 25,552 mi2.0LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Moreton In Marsh23Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onWed 20th May, 08:00 [H3] 2001 Lotus Esprit Turbo 57,260 mi3.5LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Rochford58Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onWed 20th May, 08:00 [H3] 2013 Mazda MX-5 1.8i (NC) BBR 175 40,736 mi1.8LPetrolManualComing Soon 3Edinburgh133Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onWed 20th May, 08:00 [H3] 1978 Datsun 260Z Restomod 630bhp 34,272 mi3.4LPetrolManualComing Soon 3Oxford15Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 2018 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 47,697 mi5.5LPetrolAutoComing Soon 1Slough2Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 1959 Triumph TR3A 20,582 mi2.0LPetrolManualComing Soon 1FleetNo reserve9Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe (R58) Manual 41,821 mi1.6LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Bournemouth56Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S 4Matic+ 28,138 mi2.0LPetrolAutoComing Soon 4Swadlincote11Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 2008 Aston Martin DB9 38,594 mi5.9LPetrolAutoComing Soon 1Buxted13Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onThu 21st May, 08:00 [H3] 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG - P30 Performance Pack 23,449 mi5.5LPetrolAutoComing Soon 2London7Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 24th May, 08:00 [H3] '1 UL' Number Plate OtherOtherComing Soon 1Huddersfield 9Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 24th May, 08:00 [H3] 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante LP640 4 Spyder 30,516 mi5.2LPetrolAutoComing Soon 1Faringdon7Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 24th May, 08:00 [H3] 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster 63,371 mi3.2LPetrolManualComing Soon 4Tunbridge Wells7Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 24th May, 08:00 [H3] 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Race Car 134,000 mi3.0LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Newbury0Navigate leftNavigate rightAuction starts onSun 24th May, 08:00 [H3] 2008 MINI Cooper S - Stage 3 - 380bhp 114,000 mi1.6LPetrolManualComing Soon 1Farringdon [H2] Looking for a specific car? Our expert team can assist in finding precisely what you need.Enquire now [H2] What people are saying about us TrustpilotTrustpilot [H2] Common questions answered [H3] How does bidding work? We use an automated bidding system to make things easy for you! Simply enter the maximum amount you are willing to pay for a vehicle. Our bidding platform will automatically bid on your behalf in fixed increments until you are either the highest bidder or your maximum bid has been reached. If the auction has a reserve, and your maximum bid is the first to meet or exceed the reserve, our bidding platform will use the reserve amount as your first bid. Otherwise, our bidding platform will always place your first bid at one increment above the current bid. Our bidding platform will then increase your bid in fixed increments until you are either the highest bidder or your maximum bid has been reached. If someone outbids your maximum bid, you’ll receive an email to notify you, so that you can increase your maximum bid and stay in the lead.If you win the auction, you will be charged a 6% + VAT non-refundable buyer’s fee on top of the winning bid, with a minimum of £695 + VAT. Keep in mind that all bids are binding and cannot be cancelled. If you fail to pay the Buyer's fee or complete the transaction, you will be in violation of the Auction Terms and Conditions and PistonHeads reserves the right to remove you from the site. [H3] How does ‘Make an Offer’ work? ‘Make an Offer’ gives interested buyers an opportunity to offer the Seller the amount they are willing to pay for the vehicle, before the Auction begins. All offers that meet the Seller’s minimum threshold will go to our Consignment team and are then presented to the Seller. If the offer is accepted by the Seller, the vehicle will be considered sold and there will be no Auction.All offers made on a vehicle are binding for up to 2 business days and are subject to our non-refundable buyer’s fee of 6% + VAT (with a minimum of £695 + VAT) upon the Seller accepting the offer.If you fail to pay the Buyer's fee or complete the transaction, you will be in violation of the Auction Terms and Conditions and PistonHeads reserves the right to remove you from the site. [H3] How much is the buyer’s fee if I win? The non-refundable buyer’s fee is 6% of the selling price + VAT, with a minimum of £695 + VAT. Keep in mind that all bids and offers are binding and cannot be cancelled. If you fail to pay the Buyer's fee or complete the transaction, you will be in violation of the Auction Terms and Conditions and PistonHeads reserves the right to remove you from the site. [H3] As a buyer, what is the concierge service? Concierge service is a premium service for sellers where we handle cleaning, viewings, storage and sale administration. Buyers can visit the relevant concierge partner for viewings instead of making arrangements with the seller. [H3] How do I know a seller is trustworthy? As part of the consignment process, a member of the PistonHeads team will speak with each seller to get a description of the vehicle. Any seller that we have deemed to have misrepresented their vehicle is banned from the site. We take our reputation seriously and hold our buyers and sellers to high standards. [H3] Can I inspect the vehicle in person during the auction? We strongly encourage you to view and inspect the vehicle in person before placing a bid. To arrange a viewing with the seller, simply click on the Q&A section of the listing to be taken to the corresponding forum thread. You’ll then be able to click on the Seller’s profile and send them a direct message with your request. Bidders should aim to only use direct messages to arrange viewings. If you are unable to view the vehicle during the auction, we encourage you to use the Q&A forum thread to ask for more information.If the seller is using the concierge service, you can arrange a viewing by contacting our concierge service provider directly. If you are unable to visit the vehicle in person during the concierge service providers regular business hours, as indicated on the auction listing, you can view the walkaround video posted in the Q&A thread.More auction FAQS [H2] Our team are here to help [H3] David White Consignment Manager [H3] Rob Slomczynski Consignment Specialist [H3] Liam Connell-Sait Consignment SpecialistIf you are unable to find the answer to your question or want to know more, then please email our team at auctions@pistonheads.com
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SUB-PAGE (https://pistonheads.com/sell/) Sell your car – PistonHeads UK
[H1] The UK's #1 premium & performance marketplace [H2] We know how to sell cars. With over 25 years of experience and millions of cars listed, trust us to showcase your car and maximise its value. Trustpilot [H2] You choose how to sell [H3] Online Auction Free to listHave a performance or classic car worth more than 5,000 to sell? Apply to sell your car with us to maximise its value.Submit your carSell your car for free with a 7 day auctionGet the true market value for your carDedicated support teamProfessional description from our journalistsAccess to professional photography Concierge service available [H3] Classified Advert from £34.99*List your car quickly and easily. All adverts on PistonHeads run for up to 30 days and give you full control of the selling process.Create an advertSell your car with a 30 day listingQuickly create your own advertPublish and sell when you're readyNegotiate the sale on your termsAdvertise to millions of enthusiastsAdd up to 99 photos* Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren classified adverts cost £44.99, all others are £34.99. [H2] Sell in 4 easy steps AuctionAdvertStep 1 [H3] Submit your vehicle for auction Tell us a little bit about your vehicle and we'll get in touch to see if it's the right fit for an upcoming auction on PistonHeads.Step 2 [H3] Work with our experts to curate your listing If selected, we'll work with you to set a reserve, take professional photographs, and write a detailed description for your listing.Step 3 [H3] Interact with bidders during the live auction Once you've approved your listing, we'll showcase it on the site. You'll also have a chance to respond to sellers directly via our Q&A section.Step 4 [H3] Get paid by the winning bidder! When the auction ends, we'll put you in touch with the winning bidder so you can securely exchange funds and transfer ownership.Step 1 [H3] Prepare your car Take some steps to prepare your car for sale and sell your car faster and at a higher price.Step 2 [H3] Create your advert Set your price, write a description, and upload your photos. Set it live when ready.Step 3 [H3] Manage your advert Engage with potential buyers, attract attention, and optimise your advert.Step 4 [H3] Take payment Sell at the right price to the right buyer on your terms. Transfer funds and ownership. [H2] What people are saying about us Trusted by millions to buy and sell premium cars online.TrustpilotTrustpilot [H2] Why choose PistonHeads? [H3] Sell Quickly and Conveniently We make selling your car easy. Auctions are only live for 7 days and classifieds adverts for 30 days so we'll move things along quickly. [H3] We are Premium Car Experts Trusted by millions to buy, sell and love premium, performance and collectible cars. . [H3] Access to our Exclusive Audience We bring together the UK's largest online motoring community and some of the most trusted car dealers. [H3] Flexible Selling Methods We give you the choices and tools to sell your vehicle how you want. Choose from a classified advert or premium auction. [H3] 2.5 m monthly visitors [H3] 222,830 cars for sale now [H3] 1.5 m registered users [H3] 28 years of heritage [H2] Recently sold on PistonHeads Navigate leftNavigate rightSold for£112,560Sold on15/05/26 [H3] 2014 Porsche GT3 Cup-Spec Road Legal Track Car 15,177 mi3.8LPetrolManual 1TeddingtonNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£18,224Sold on14/05/26 [H3] 2004 Lotus Elise S2 111S 49,909 mi1.8LPetrolManual 1WimborneNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£7,534Sold on14/05/26 [H3] 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6 Selespeed 53,000 mi3.2LPetrolAuto 10NeathNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£12,864Sold on13/05/26 [H3] 2002 Lotus Elise S2 JPS (Type 72) 60,734 mi1.8LPetrolManual 7Letchworth Garden CityNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£8,834Sold on13/05/26 [H3] 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 - One Owner 160,111 mi1.8LPetrolManual 7CambridgeNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£12,034Sold on13/05/26 [H3] 2008 Dax Rush (De Dion) 4,514 mi2.0LPetrolManual 2Bishops StortfordNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£17,688Sold on12/05/26 [H3] 2008 Porsche Boxster (987.1) RS60 Sypder 56,501 mi3.4LPetrolManual 12BristolNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£4,534Sold on10/05/26 [H3] 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 Manual 46,388 mi1.9LPetrolManual 1YorkNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£11,334Sold on10/05/26 [H3] 1997 TVR Chimaera 400 70,070 mi4.0LPetrolManual 11WestburyNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£14,204Sold on07/05/26 [H3] 2001 Lotus Elise S2 74,191 mi1.8LPetrolManual 3WarringtonNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£12,596Sold on07/05/26 [H3] Fiat 124 Spider Lusso MultiAir Manual Just 2k miles 2,023 mi1.4LPetrolManual 1LondonNavigate leftNavigate rightSold for£10,434Sold on06/05/26 [H3] 1998 Caterham Seven 1.6 VX 21,061 mi1.6LPetrolManual 1RoydonWant to see your car here?Sell your car with us [H2] Common questions answered [H3] Auctions [H3] Will all vehicles submitted be consigned? We will not be able to consign every vehicle, but we will give each enquiry meaningful consideration.Once we have processed your enquiry, we will get in touch with you to discuss your vehicle and the auction process. [H3] How much will it cost to sell my car via auction on PistonHeads? It is free to list your vehicle when you choose our standard service, regardless of whether your car sells or not. With our standard service, PistonHeads will provide support for the listing of your vehicle.Alternatively, you can let the concierge service provider handle cleaning, viewings, storage and sale administration. Sellers using this service will pay £595 + VAT. If your car does not sell, the fee is still applicable, plus any additional fees that have been agreed upon - such as transport logistics, extended storage, inspections and/or minor repairs. [H3] What is your concierge service? With the concierge service, all you have to do is drop off your vehicle to one of our partner’s sites in the UK. There, your car will be valeted and photographed by our network of professional photographers; photography will include detailed shots of the interior, exterior, mechanical parts and documents associated with your vehicle. The concierge service provider will then store your vehicle for the duration of the auction and host all viewings for potential buyers. At the end of the auction, you will arrange payment with the winning bidder directly. The winning bidder will then arrange with the concierge service provider to collect the vehicle from their site.If you opt to use the concierge service, the cost of £595 + VAT is to be paid before collection of the vehicle by the concierge service provider. If you wish to have your car delivered by a third-party, we can provide you with a quotation. Any additional costs for repairs or other services are extra. [H3] What is the process for consigning an auction lot? After you’ve submitted an enquiry via this form, the PistonHeads consignment team will review your submission and reach out to you to discuss your listing. [H3] How long does it take to start an auction? We can set up an auction in just a few days, and we allow listings to be visible on our site up to 7 days, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, before the auction is live. The auction will then run for 7 days.More auction FAQs [H3] Classified adverts [H3] Contact us If you're unable to find the answer to your question on this page, then please email the classifieds administrator on adverts@pistonheads.com. [H3] What do I get when I place an advert on PistonHeads? [H4] Advertising a car Our used car advert prices vary by car make. Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren adverts cost £44.99, all others are £34.99 for a 30 day listing. Members of 10 years or more get free listings. [H4] Can I sell something that isn't a car? No. As part of a classified overhaul, you can no longer sell motorbikes, motorsport, parts & plates or other non-motoring items on PistonHeads from 1 December. [H3] How do I submit an advert? First, you will need to create an account. To do so, click on Register in the top right corner and follow the registration steps. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image1] Once you are registered and logged in, click on Sell at the top of the page to navigate to the ad creation page.If you are looking to sell a car, you can enter the registration number into the field “YOUR REG” and click “Create My Advert”.From there, follow the relevant steps to create your advert. [H4] How long do adverts last? All adverts on PistonHeads run for up to 30 days, after which they can be re-listed if necessary. Re-listing a car advert will be charged at the appropriate fee highlighted above. [H4] When will my advert appear? As soon as we have approved it, normally within an hour. However, some adverts are manually approved and this can make the process a little longer, especially during weekends and out of office hours. [H4] How do I edit my advert or photographs? To edit your advert please visit the classifieds home page. Once there, log into your account.In your account, navigate to My Stuff > My Ads. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image2] Next to each ad, there is a button that says ‘Edit Ad’. Click this button and you will be able to edit all 5 steps of the ad creation process.Depending on that status your advert is in, the button ‘Edit ad’ my not be visible. In this case, click on ‘Preview’ which will also allow you to access all 5 steps of the ad creation process. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image3] Navigate to the step that you need to edit. Once done, save your advert.Please note that some changes to adverts may require a manual approval by PistonHeads staff. [H4] How do I edit my contact preferences? You can edit the contact preferences for each advert individually.To edit your contact preferences, navigate to My Stuff > My Ads in your account.Next to the advert, click on ‘Edit Contact Preferences’. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image4] Here you are able to change the phone number you wish to display. If you do not wish to display your phone number with your advert, simply leave the field blank. [H3] Where is my advert? When searching for your own advert on PistonHeads, please make sure search for the correct parameters, including making sure the box next to Private seller is ticked and that you are searching in the correct category.Sometimes our VRM box may not have selected the most appropriate category for your vehicle.To check which category your advert is in, go to your advert management section and click edit advert then go to Step 5 - Preview.If you think your advert is in the wrong section, please use follow the steps outlined under ‘My ad is in the wrong category’. [H4] My older advert is not in my account under My Stuff > My Ads Any advert that is inactive for 30 days will be automatically archived by the PH system.To have an advert un-archived, please contact support@pistonheads.comPlease make sure to provide as much information about the advert as possible (VRM, advert ID, your user name).The un-archival process is usually complete within less than 24 hours. [H4] I still can't find it! It can take up to an hour for our servers to update once you submit an advert, so if you have only just posted your advert then check back later and it should have appeared. [H4] Awaiting approval If your advert hasn’t appeared within an hour, log into your ‘Manage My Ads’ section to check that the advert is live. If the status of your advert reads ‘Awaiting Approval’ rather than ‘Live’ it could mean that your advert is being dealt with by a member of the PH team.This is not something to worry about, but it could mean a slight delay in making your advert live - sometimes as long as one working day. You will be notified by e-mail as soon as the advert has been approved. [H4] Email bouncing Occasionally, emails sent by PistonHeads can be rejected by the email provider. Normally this occurs when the spam filter blocks them from entering your inbox, so please ensure you change your settings to allow e-mails from @pistonheads.com.Emails can also bounce because the inbox is full; it may sound obvious but it’s worth checking as this may be the cause of your problem.Please ensure there are no problems with your e-mail before reactivating your advert, as this may stop replies from potential buyers reaching you. [H3] My advert is in the wrong category If you think your advert is in the wrong category, please use the report ad function to report the issue to PistonHeads staff. The category can only be amended by PistonHeads staff.To do so, click on View Live next to the advert in your account section My Stuff > My Ad. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image5] On the live view of your advert, scroll to the bottom of the description text. There is a link called ‘Report Ad’. [IMG: PH_FAQ_Image6] Click it and a new window will pop up. Tick the circle next to Advert in wrong category.Also, enter into the comment field, which category your advert should be in instead. Then click Submit. [IMG: Advert Category - Report] Your ad report will be reviewed and actioned by PistonHeads staff within less than 24 hours.More advert FAQs [H2] Our team are here to help [H3] David White Consignment Manager [H3] Rob Slomczynski Consignment Specialist [H3] Liam Connell-Sait Consignment SpecialistIf you are unable to find the answer to your question or want to know more, then please email our team:Auction salesauctions@pistonheads.comAdvert salesadverts@pistonheads.com [H2] About PistonHeads Founded in 1998, PistonHeads is known around the world for its large and devoted online motoring community, distinctive editorial tone and bustling used car marketplace.We are the car buying resource for car enthusiasts. If there isn't a piece of content we haven't written or a question we haven't already answered, then our passionate community are on hand in the forums to help.TrustpilotBack to top
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[H3] Ford Wednesday 8th April 1,927 [H3] Classic Fibreglass Thursday 9th April 11,704 [H3] Ginetta Monday 11th May 584,526 [H3] HSV & Monaro Yesterday (11:16) 1,193 [H3] Hyundai & Kia Thursday 6th November 2025 317 [H3] INEOS Yesterday (19:53) 82,944 [H3] Jaguar Yesterday (21:31) 79,605 [H3] Land Rover Yesterday (20:51) 3,137 [H3] Marcos Yesterday (18:48) 94,127 [H3] Mercedes Tuesday 17,729 [H3] MG Friday 21st November 2025 5,549 [H3] Morgan Saturday 11th April 211,231 [H3] Noble Tuesday 26th August 2025 23,025 [H3] Radical Sunday 26th April 3,094 [H3] Rover Sunday 29th March 13,157 [H3] Saab Monday 13th April 1,668 [H3] Scimitar Wednesday 15th April 6,005 [H3] Triumph Thursday 7,513 [H3] Tesla 08:16 123,184 [H3] Ultima 14:19 25,442 [H3] Volvo & Polestar Monday 16th March 9,555 [H3] VX Tuesday 30th January 2024 102 [H3] Zenos [H2] Regional PHers Thursday 13th November 2025 623 [H3] Channel Islands Sunday 3rd May 60,969 [H3] East Anglia 16:23 42,083 [H3] Kent & Essex Thursday 8th 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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 11 | 4 |
| /buy/search/ | 0 | 1 |
| /buy/auctions/ | 3 | 4 |
| /gassing/forumgroup.asp | 0 | 1 |
| /sell/ | 25 | 5 |
| /gassing/ | 0 | 1 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Your Diagnosis
Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.
Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)
These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.
Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.
Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.
Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.
Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.
Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.
Based on 227 businesses audited.
PistonHeads has 27 points less BS than the average for Marketplaces & Classifieds Platforms.
Marketplaces & Classifieds Platforms BS: PistonHeads (www.pistonheads.com)
PistonHeads is an outlier in the marketplace industry, providing a substance-to-signal ratio that is nearly 1:1. The site is a forensic delight, offering hard numbers, named experts, and real-time transaction logs that render its marketing claims almost entirely factual. It is a high-authority, low-bullshit platform with only minor technical schema omissions.
Implement Organization and Person JSON-LD schema to bridge the technical authority gap and link specialists to verifiable professional profiles. Include a live ‘verified’ badge for dealer accounts that links to their regulatory status or platform performance history. Explicitly define the ‘trusted by millions’ claim with a link to a verified 3rd party traffic auditor like SimilarWeb or a published annual review. Move the specific ‘Recently Sold’ data points higher on the homepage to further distance the brand from less substantive competitors.
PistonHeads perfectly fits the performance car marketplace and enthusiast community category. The content across all 6 pages consistently focuses on high-end vehicle sales, auction logistics, and automotive-specific forum discussions.
“The score of 20 is primarily driven by small template penalties in Commodity Fingerprint and a minor Identity penalty due to the absence of structured data (schema_json: null). The site achieved near-perfect scores in Information Density and Semantic Coherence due to the extreme specificity of car listings and auction terms.”
This training module utilizes a snapshot of public data from PistonHeads, captured on May 16, 2026, to demonstrate how machine logic evaluates different types of business narratives.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” / “Educational Exception” for the purpose of forensic semantic analysis, allowing users to compare human intuition against machine-generated evaluations.
Notice to PistonHeads: This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results provided by 1EuroSEO are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The 1EuroSEO BS Detection Tool is a free tool, and anyone can test any company to see how their content is interpreted by AI models.
Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice by comparing it to industry clichés or competitors. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.
To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://www.pistonheads.com to view the most current version of its content and learn from the source what this company is about and what it offers.