About We Buy Cars Hexham
family-run limited company • trading since August 2021 • Hexham, Northumberland

We Buy Cars Hexham is a family-run limited company based in Hexham, Northumberland.

We buy vehicles directly and offer sale-or-return for higher-value or specialist vehicles via Sell For Me.

We usually provide free collection within 20 miles and cover wider areas by arrangement.

If you want the step-by-step detail, our full vehicle buying process is laid out separately.

Trading since
August 2021
Based in
Hexham (NE46)
Collection
Free (usually)
Response
Usually same day / 24h

How it works

1
Send the basics
Registration, mileage, postcode, and any faults or damage (photos help).
2
We choose the route
Direct purchase, Sell For Me (sale-or-return), or partners—based on what achieves the best outcome.
3
Collection + payment
Collection arranged. Payment typically by bank transfer on handover. DVLA keeper-change support if needed.

We keep the process direct: real contact, realistic valuations, and collections carried out locally.

We do not operate as a public retail forecourt.

What we do

The route depends on the vehicle: direct purchase where appropriate, sale-or-return where it achieves a better outcome, and licensed recycling where a vehicle is end-of-life.

Direct buying

We buy cars and vans directly. Faults, high mileage, warning lights, MOT failures, bodywork damage and non-runners can still be considered.

If a vehicle sits above our normal buying band, it may be better handled via sale-or-return or partners instead of a blunt direct offer.

Sell For Me (Sale-or-Return)

Sell For Me is sale-or-return for higher-value or specialist vehicles. We collect, prepare and market the vehicle, and the seller approves the final deal before completion.

Trade partners & referrals

Some vehicles are best routed via trusted trade partners or handled as lead-based referrals, depending on buyer appetite and realistic market value.

Collections & recovery

Free local collections are usually available within our normal radius. Seized brakes, flat batteries and non-runners can still be collected safely.

If you specifically need transport rather than a sale route, see Recovery.

Probate / estates

We regularly work with executors, solicitors and estate agents: clear communication, collection, and traceable paperwork. If a vehicle suits sale-or-return, that route can be used.

Common items needed: keys, V5C/logbook (if available), and basic ID for the seller or executor.

Payment & handover

Payment is typically by instant bank transfer on collection. Cheque or cash can be possible by arrangement depending on circumstances.

We can also help you complete the DVLA keeper change during handover.

What we do not do

We do not operate as a public retail forecourt. We do not break vehicles for parts. The correct route is chosen based on the vehicle and what is realistic.

What happens to vehicles

  • • Trade-to-trade resale where appropriate.
  • • Repaired and resold when the numbers make sense.
  • • End-of-life vehicles routed to licensed ATF recycling facilities (not processed by us directly).

Areas we cover

Based in Hexham. Free collection is usually available within 20 miles.

We regularly collect across the Tyne Valley and wider Northumberland, including rural villages. Wider areas can be covered by arrangement depending on the vehicle.

Core areas (regular routes)

Hexham
Corbridge
Riding Mill
Stocksfield
Wylam
Prudhoe
Haydon Bridge
Allendale
Bellingham
Haltwhistle
Humshaugh
Acomb

Primary postcode areas: NE46, NE47, NE48.

Wider coverage (by arrangement)

Northumberland (wider county)
Brampton (CA8)
St John’s Chapel (DL13)
Border and rural villages by arrangement

We can cover additional postcode areas (including some CA and DL regions) when the vehicle and logistics make sense.

Higher-value vehicles: the realistic route

If the vehicle sits above our normal direct buying band, options include: sale-or-return via Sell For Me, trusted trade partners, or lead-based referrals. The correct route depends on the vehicle and what achieves the best market outcome.

Business facts

Trading since: August 2021
Based in: Hexham, Northumberland
Type: Family-run limited company
Collection: Free locally (usually)
Response: Usually same day / within 24 hours
Phone: 01434 400 444
Payment: Bank transfer (typical)
Also possible: Cheque or cash by arrangement
Higher value: Sale-or-return available

FAQs

Do you retail cars to the public?
No. We do not operate as a public retail forecourt. Vehicles are routed through trade-to-trade channels, sale-or-return, or licensed recycling routes depending on condition and suitability.
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Hexham and usually offer free collection within around 20 miles. We also cover wider Northumberland and nearby areas by arrangement.
How do you pay for vehicles?
Payment is typically by instant bank transfer on collection. Cheque or cash can be possible by arrangement depending on the circumstances.
What is Sell For Me (Sale-or-Return)?
Sell For Me is a sale-or-return service for higher-value or specialist vehicles. We collect, prepare and market the vehicle, and the seller approves the final deal before completion.