Private car sales involve thousands of pounds changing hands between strangers. TrustProtect holds the payment in escrow until the buyer inspects and approves. Both sides protected.
Every risk eliminated with TrustProtect escrow.
Inspect the car before approving. If there's a problem, request a return and get refunded.
Funds are held in escrow before the car changes hands. Seller is guaranteed payment.
Take time to verify documents. Don't approve until you're 100% satisfied.
Inspect on collection, then approve or refuse. Your money stays protected.
STEP 1
Enter the car details and agreed price. Invite the other party.
STEP 2
Funds are held in Stripe escrow. No one can touch them.
STEP 3
Meet in person. Buyer inspects the car thoroughly.
STEP 4
Buyer approves → seller is paid 100% instantly.
The buyer pays through TrustProtect. Funds are held securely. Both parties meet for inspection. If the buyer is happy, they approve and the seller is paid instantly. If not, the buyer refuses and gets refunded.
Yes! Our fees decrease for higher amounts — just 2.9% for transactions over £5,000. We've secured transactions up to £50,000+ for cars, motorbikes and even boats.
Absolutely. Choose 'in-person handoff' when creating the transaction. Meet, inspect the car, and approve on your phone. Instant and secure.
You have a reasonable window to inspect before approving. We recommend a thorough check (or professional inspection) before you confirm receipt.
The buyer has already paid — funds are confirmed and held. Once approved, the seller receives 100% automatically. No bounced cheques, no cancelled transfers.
Both buyer and seller protected. From £30 to £50,000+.