More than 200,000 km
Many private buyers lose interest at this mileage. The car still has a value, so it is worth asking for an offer before you assume it has none.
Selling a car with high mileage
Many cars on Dutch roads pass 200,000 km and keep going, especially diesels that did most of their driving on the motorway. We make offers on them. Give us the exact mileage, even if it is high.
What this covers
Motorway kilometres
A car that did most of its distance on long trips is often in better mechanical condition than a town car with half the mileage. Tell us which kind of driving yours did.
Ex lease and company cars
These often have high mileage and a full service history, and that history adds value. Find the service book if you still have it.
Parts that are due
A clutch, a timing belt or a turbo that needs replacing is common at this mileage. Tell us what is coming up.
When selling is the sensible move
- The next repair would cost more than the car is worth.
- A garage has quoted a large repair and you are weighing it against selling.
- Private buyers lose interest as soon as they see the mileage.
- You would like to sell before the next APK, without paying to find out what it needs.
What to tell us
The more of this you include, the more accurate the offer, and the less likely it is to change at the handover.
- The exact mileage, without rounding
- Whether the kilometres were mostly motorway or mostly town
- When the timing belt or chain was last done, if you know
- Anything a garage has told you is due or close to it
Questions about this kind of car
Why do you need the exact mileage?
Because it is part of the car's record. Garages recognised by the RDW, the Dutch vehicle authority, must register the mileage when they work on a car, and the RDW checks whether the readings over the years are logical. An exact figure keeps the offer accurate.
What if the RDW says the mileage history is not logical?
Tell us when you ask. A reading can be flagged as not logical because of a typing error at a garage or a replaced odometer. It affects the offer, and we would rather know at the start than find out at the handover.
Is a high mileage diesel worth less than a petrol car?
It depends on the model and the history. A diesel that did mostly motorway driving and has a service history can hold its value well at high mileage. Tell us how the car was used.
What if I think the offer is too low?
Tell us. You can suggest an amount of your own on your offer page and we will look at it properly. If we cannot agree to it, we tell you so.
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