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How It Works

How to Sell Your Car in Switzerland in 3 Steps

Tell us about your car

1. Get a free online offer


Enter your car's make, model, year and mileage in our 2-minute form. You receive a free, no-obligation offer within 24 hours.

Free car inspection

2. Free inspection at your place


Our expert inspects your car at your home or office anywhere in Switzerland, or at our Geneva office. It takes about 20–30 minutes.

Get paid for your car

3. Get paid the same day


Accept the final offer, sign the contract and get paid in cash on the spot or by bank transfer. We handle the change of ownership.

See the full process: how it works →

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About Us

Wondering How to Sell Your Car in Switzerland? SellCar Is the Answer

SellCar buys used cars of every make and model across Switzerland. Fill in our free online valuation form, get a fair offer based on the Swiss used car market, and sell your car without adverts, test drives or haggling.

New to Switzerland, or leaving soon? Everything is handled in English. Read how to sell your car in Switzerland step by step, or our guide to selling your car when leaving Switzerland.

What you get with SellCar:

A free offer within 24 hours

Tell us about your car in two minutes and receive a written, no-obligation offer by email within 24 hours. Our team has more than 15 years of experience in the Swiss car market.

Free inspection where it suits you

We inspect your car at your home or workplace anywhere in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, or at our office in Geneva – open every day from 9:00 to 20:00.

No fees, fast payment

Valuation, inspection and paperwork are free. The price we agree is the amount you receive, paid in cash on the spot or by bank transfer.

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Selling a car in Switzerland with SellCar
We Handle the Paperwork

We prepare the sales contract and take care of the change of ownership, so you don't have to deal with forms or buyers.

How It Works
Sell a damaged car in Switzerland
Damaged or High-Mileage Car? We Still Buy It

Accident damage, high mileage, an expired MFK or a car that no longer runs – we make an offer for every car, whatever its condition.

Free Evaluation
Sell your car before leaving Switzerland
Leaving Switzerland or Car on Lease?

Moving abroad soon, or still paying off leasing or a loan? We help you settle the balance and agree a handover date that fits your plans.

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We Buy Any Used Car in Switzerland

From small city cars to premium SUVs, electric cars and vans – we buy all makes and models, new or old, with or without a valid MFK. Whether you live in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich or anywhere else in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, we come to you.

Selling privately means writing adverts, answering calls and meeting strangers for test drives – often in German, French or Italian. With SellCar you deal with one team, in English, French or German, from the first question to the payment. Read more about how to sell your car in Switzerland.

We buy any used car in Switzerland
Good to know

Selling Your Car in Switzerland: What You Need to Know

The documents to prepare, what happens to your plates and insurance, and how leasing and payment work.

Documents you need

  • Vehicle registration document (Fahrzeugausweis / permis de circulation)
  • All keys, including spare keys
  • Service book and latest MFK report, if available
  • Passport, Swiss ID or residence permit

Full documents checklist

Plates, insurance and tax

Swiss number plates belong to you, not to the car, so you keep them. Move them to your next car or return them to your cantonal road traffic office.

Once the plates are returned, your insurance and vehicle tax stop, and the unused part is usually refunded.

How to return your plates

Leasing and payment

Leased or financed car? We help you settle the outstanding amount with the lender and pay you the difference.

You choose how you are paid: cash on the spot, or bank transfer – usually in your account within 2–3 business days.

Selling a leased car · How payment works

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Our promise

Why Choose SellCar?

Free Valuation & Inspection
Guaranteed Purchase

We guarantee to buy any car regardless of year or condition at a fair price.

Hassle Free Process
Quick and Easy

An offer within 24 hours and an inspection that takes about 20–30 minutes.

Instant Cash Payment
Fast and Secure

A written sales contract and payment in cash on the spot or by bank transfer.

What Our Clients Say

FAQ

Questions About Selling Your Car

How do I sell my car in Switzerland with SellCar?

Fill in our free online form with your car's make, model, year and mileage. We send you an offer within 24 hours. If you like it, we inspect the car for free at your home, office or our Geneva office, and you get paid as soon as you accept the final price.

Is the valuation free and without obligation?

Yes. The online offer, the inspection and the paperwork are free, and you can say no at any point without paying anything.

Which documents do I need to sell my car?

The vehicle registration document (Fahrzeugausweis / permis de circulation), all keys, your ID or residence permit and, if you have them, the service book and latest MFK report. If something is missing, tell us – there is usually a solution.

Can I sell a car that is leased or not fully paid off?

Yes. Tell us about the leasing or loan when you request your offer. We help you settle the outstanding amount with the lender and pay you any difference.

What happens to my number plates and insurance?

You keep your number plates. Move them to your next car or return them to your cantonal road traffic office; once they are returned, your insurance and vehicle tax stop and the unused part is usually refunded.

How and when will I be paid?

In cash on the spot as soon as the sales contract is signed, or by bank transfer, which usually arrives within 2–3 business days.

More answers in our FAQ, or read how to sell your car in Switzerland.