UK man tries to beat the system by buying a car from Facebook Marketplace and then selling it to WeBuyAnyCar for a profit

This man tried to beat the system by buying a car from Facebook Marketplace and selling it to WeBuyAnyCar for a profit, but he didn’t account for a couple of things.

The used car was cheap, showed some obvious wear, and looked suitable for a quick turnaround.

Online valuation tools suggested he could resell the car for a lot more than what he paid for it.

But، unfortunately, he overlooked a few things.

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He thought he got the used car for a bargain

The used car was listed on Facebook Marketplace for £650, but the UK buyer got a bargain, snapping it up for £490. 

Unfortunately, its condition reflected the price.

The tires were worn, the indicators were missing, and there was visible damage to the rear quarter.

None of these issues were unusual for a low-cost used car, but they immediately limited resale appeal.

Then came the valuation from WeBuyAnyCar.

An online valuation from WeBuyAnyCar initially returned £740, which was far higher than he bought it for.

But once the visible damage was declared, the figure dropped to £655.

At the inspection appointment, the car received a lower condition rating, and the offer was reduced again to £550 – still £60 more than he bought it for.

During the drive to the inspection, an engine warning light appeared, which led to a further reduction.

The final WeBuyAnyCar offer was just £230 – far less than what he paid for it.

At that point, the used car no longer made sense as a resale project.

Motorway returned a similar valuation.

Without damage listed, the Motorway estimate came back at £237.

Once the car’s condition was taken into account, the Motorway figure aligned closely with the WeBuyAnyCar offer.

After inspection, there was little difference between the two platforms.

And considering the state of the car, the low valuations made sense.

The used car needed suspension work, new brake components, and repairs to address an oil leak.

The car’s service had nearly expired, which only contributed to reduced buyer confidence.

He desperately tried to recover part of the cost

With resale options limited, his focus shifted to recovering part of the cost.

Instead of trying to sell it to WeBuyAnyCar or Motorway, he decided to try to sell it privately.

He sold it to a local recovery buyer who paid £300 to collect the vehicle, reducing his overall loss slightly.

Thanks to this experience, he vowed to change his MO for future buys.

Returning to Facebook Marketplace, he went in search of another car to flip.

This time he prioritized longer vehicle inspection coverage and cleaner histories.

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