Carwow vs Arnold Clark: which is better? Comparison 2026
By our public methodology Carwow scores 77 out of 100 and Arnold Clark scores 58. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.
Score breakdown
| Carwow | Arnold Clark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | 95 | 100 |
| For sellers | 100 | 100 |
| Buyer safety | 50 | 0 |
| App | 89 | 87 |
Pros and cons
Carwow
- Private sellers can list a car for free
- Well-rated app
- Names the operator and its registration number
- Buyers can order a vehicle history report
Arnold Clark
- Private sellers can list a car for free
- Well-rated app
- Names the operator and its registration number
- Gives a market price estimate for a car
Facts side by side
| Fact | Carwow | Arnold Clark |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle history report (VIN or plate) | Yes carwow.co.uk | Not verified |
| Free ad for a private seller | Yes carwow.co.uk | Yes arnoldclark.com |
| Cheapest paid ad option | бесплатно (продажа через аукцион дилеров) carwow.co.uk | бесплатно (выкуп авто дилером, без комиссий) arnoldclark.com |
| Market price estimate | Yes carwow.co.uk | Yes arnoldclark.com |
| Anti-fraud advice page | Yes carwow.co.uk | Not verified |
| Operator's legal entity on the website | Yes carwow.co.uk | Yes arnoldclark.com |
| Registration number | Company No. 07103079 carwow.co.uk | Company No. SC036386 arnoldclark.com |
| Online since | 2009 find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk | 1954 arnoldclark.com |
| App Store rating | 4.8★ itunes.apple.com | 4.8★ itunes.apple.com |
| App Store ratings | 60,079 itunes.apple.com | 34,398 itunes.apple.com |