Motorway: verified facts and rating
Vehicle history report (VIN or plate): Yes Checked 2026-11-01
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Motorway strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Names the operator and its registration number
- Buyers can order a vehicle history report
- Gives a market price estimate for a car
- Verifies sellers (phone, ID or dealer check)
Cons
- Private car ads are paid
All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle history report (VIN or plate) | Yes Our free check gives you a snapshot of a vehicle's history – the basics like make, model, fuel type, and engine power, plus its road tax (VED) status, full MOT history | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Safe deal or buyer protection | Not verified | — | |
| Free ad for a private seller | No The service fee ranges from £29.99 to £119.99 depending on the final price of your car. | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Cheapest paid ad option | размещение бесплатно; сервисный сбор при продаже 29,99–119,99 £ You only pay the service fee once your car has sold through Motorway. How much is the service fee? The service fee ranges from £29.99 to £119.99 | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Market price estimate | Yes Get an instant valuation See your car’s value instantly | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Seller verification | Yes We deploy ID verification software, as well as sanction and watchlist checks, to protect the integrity of our platform for all. | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Anti-fraud advice page | Not verified | — | |
| Car ads (as stated by the site) | Not verified | — | |
| Operator's legal entity on the website | Yes Motorway Online Ltd is a private limited company, registered in England and Wales with company number 10285711. | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Registration number | Company No. 10285711 company number 10285711 | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Online since | 2017 2017 The UK’s first car-selling-only platform. Tom Leathes, Harry Jones and Alex Buttle founded Motorway | motorway.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store rating | 4.6★ "averageUserRating":4.60095,"userRatingCount":59043 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store ratings | 59,043 "userRatingCount":59043 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
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