FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL SELLING PRIVATELY GENERATE A HIGHER SELLING PRICE?
Most times selling privately will generate a higher purchase price although selling times will be considerably longer.
AM I OBLIGED TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER?
No, we understand not all offers meet the expectations of the seller.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I WANT TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER?
Let us know and we can arrange a time convenient for you to come and inspect your bike, transfer the money and collect your bike.
IS YOUR VALUATION GUARANTEED?
The valuation is 'Subject to Inspection'. If the information provided and the condition, both cosmetically and mechanically are as described, we will honour the valuation quoted. We inspect all bikes & paper work to ensure the bike is as it appears.
HOW WILL YOU PAY ME?
All payments are made via instant bank transfer. You will have cleared funds in your account before we leave.
IS THERE ANY HIDDEN FEES I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT?
No. We pay you the valuation price and we collect your bike free of charge.
HOW LONG IS THE QUOTE VALID FOR?
Due to the ever changing market our quote is valid for 10 days
HOW LONG WILL THE INSPECTION TAKE?
Approx. 30 minutes.
WHERE DO YOU COLLECT FROM?
We only collect bikes in England & Wales.
CAN I RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT?
You can reschedule an appointment by
emailing info@webuysportsbikes.co.uk
WHAT YOU WILL NEED ON COLLECTION?
1. Your bike
2.The V5 log book
3. One form of identification
4. Both keys
5. All documentation, service history, receipts etc
6. Registered keeper bank details to transfer funds.
7. Settlement figure
8. Paper work for any outstanding finance
MY BIKE STILL HAS A PRIVATE NUMBER PLATE?
If you wish to keep the private plate, please reassign it to a new vehicle or place on retention. We will only collect once your new V5c logbook arrives with the original number plate assigned.
This can be done by visiting www.gov.uk.
You can of course leave the private plate on the bike however the value of the bike will not increase.
Your rights to the private plate will be lost once we become the legal owners of the bike.
THE V5 LOG BOOK IS NOT IN MY NAME?
To limit ourselves against fraud, we only buy bikes from the person named on the V5 log book.
I DO NOT HAVE THE V5 LOG BOOK
We do not buy bikes without the V5 log book. To obtain a replacement log book please visit www.gov.uk and apply for a replacement using form V62.
MY BIKE HAS NO SERVICE HISTORY
We do not buy bikes that have no service history.
DO YOU BUY NON-RUNNERS?
No, we only buy bikes that are in full mechanical working order.
DO YOU BUY BIKES FROM MOTOR TRADERS?
Yes, we buy from both private individuals and bike traders.
DO YOU BUY IMPORTS?
Unfortunately we do not. Most times it is difficult to determine the bikes history if it has spent long periods of time abroad.
DO I NEED TO DISCLOSE ANY MODIFICATIONS?
Yes, you must disclose all modifications. This will not generally effect the valuation however we must ensure that the bike is both road legal and safe.
DO YOU BUY SPORTS BIKES WITH OUTSTANDING FINANCE?
We do. Please ensure you have an up to date settlement figure and
paperwork ready on the day of inspection.
WHAT IF MY AGREED SALE PRICE IS LESS THAN MY OUTSTANDING FINANCE?
We are still happy to purchase your bike however any negative equity would need to be paid to the finance company before we leave with your bike.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY ROAD TAX?
If you pay your road tax yearly then any full months remaining will automatically be refunded to you by DVLA via a cheque in the post. If you pay monthly you simply cancel your road tax and no refund is due.
DO YOU ONLY BUY SPORTS BIKES?
We only buy sports bikes but we would also consider naked bikes.
We do not buy any adventure, classic, cruisers, enduro, motocross or supermoto bikes.
WILL YOU STILL BUY MY BIKE IF IT IS REGISTERED TO A LIMITED COMPANY?
We will indeed. As long as you are a director of the company.
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