The following terms apply to every vehicle purchase made by Topcarbuyers.co.uk. Please be aware that all communications, whether conducted via email, internet, telephone, fax, post, face-to-face interactions, or any other means, are carried out on a "subject to contract" basis.
No legally binding agreement between the Seller and the Company will be established until both of the following conditions are met: (i) the Company has inspected the vehicle and its accompanying documentation, and (ii) a physical examination of the vehicle has been conducted by a representative of Topcarbuyers.co.uk.
If you are a consumer, these terms and conditions do not affect your statutory rights. References to the "Seller" relate to you, the owner of the vehicle being sold.
1. Starting the Purchase Process
To begin the purchase process, you (the Seller) must visit the Topcarbuyers.co.uk website at www.topcarbuyers.co.uk and complete the online valuation form. You will be required to provide information about the type and condition of the vehicle you wish to sell. Once the form is submitted, you will receive an email with a valuation. This valuation is offered on a "subject to contract" basis and is not legally binding. Topcarbuyers.co.uk reserves the right to withdraw the valuation at any time without incurring legal liability or obligations toward the Seller.
2. Valuation Price
The valuation price will be provided in pounds sterling and will include VAT. The quoted price is calculated in good faith based on information provided by the Seller. At the time of valuation, it is assumed that:
o The vehicle has a minimum of three months of valid MOT.
o It has not been written off or imported.
o The Seller has owned the vehicle for at least six months.
o The information provided by the Seller is accurate, complete, and truthful.
If any details provided by the Seller are incorrect, false, or misleading, the valuation will be inaccurate and cannot be relied upon. If an error in the valuation arises, Topcarbuyers.co.uk will correct the valuation as soon as reasonably possible.
Topcarbuyers.co.uk is not liable for errors caused by system failures or accidental mistakes. If the vehicle's mileage increases significantly (defined as 50 miles or more) between the valuation date and the vehicle's delivery to Topcarbuyers.co.uk, a revised valuation may be necessary.
3. Payment
Payments will be made by Faster Payments and will be issued to the Seller only. Payment to third parties is typically not acceptable. Cleared funds are generally available within 10-30 minutes after payment is initiated, depending on the Seller's bank processing times. The Company is not liable for unavoidable delays.
4. Seller’s Warranties
The Seller guarantees that all information provided during the valuation process is accurate. The Seller further guarantees that:
o The vehicle is not subject to any undisclosed finance arrangements.
o To the best of the Seller's knowledge, the vehicle has not been involved in significant accidents or written off by insurers.
o The mileage reading is accurate, and the odometer has not been tampered with.
o There are no hidden physical defects or "title defects" that a buyer would need to be informed about.
o The Seller owns the vehicle outright and has the legal authority to transfer full ownership without encumbrances or third-party claims.
5. Vehicles with Finance
The Seller must disclose any outstanding finance on the vehicle. At its discretion, Topcarbuyers.co.uk may agree to settle the finance balance directly with the lender. If the vehicle’s agreed sale price is less than the finance settlement amount, the Seller must pay the shortfall to Topcarbuyers.co.uk before the finance can be settled.
Until the finance agreement is fully cleared, the Seller remains liable for the loan. While Topcarbuyers.co.uk will make every effort to settle the balance promptly, the Company accepts no liability for delays caused by unforeseen circumstances.
6. Vehicle Inspection
All vehicles will be inspected by a representative of Topcarbuyers.co.uk before payment is made. If the vehicle’s condition does not match the details provided during the online valuation process, a revised valuation may be offered. This may also apply if other factors that significantly affect the vehicle's value are discovered.
7. Additional Items
When the vehicle is handed over, the Seller must provide all relevant documents and items, including the V5 (logbook), service history, spare keys, and any associated manuals or receipts.
8. Consequential Losses
The Company, its directors, employees, and agents are not responsible for any direct or indirect consequential losses, including loss of profits or other expenses.
9. Liability
While the Company does not limit its liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, it expressly excludes liability for property damage.
10. Variation of Terms
These terms can only be amended in writing and with the agreement of both parties. Oral variations or informal agreements will not be recognized.
11. Third-Party Rights
No third party has any rights under these terms. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is explicitly excluded.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by English law, and disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.
Topcarbuyers.co.uk is a trading name of JGC Trading Ltd, registered at Unit G&H, Milbrook Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3TX, with registration number 08201055.