About Martyn Reading Cars

Martyn and Tracey run the business personally. Their stock includes Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Land Rover, Mini, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. They also stock campervans and combi vans as a specific category. Martyn's background in finance means they are well-placed to assist buyers with finance arrangements. Reviews describe the business as straightforward, helpful, and personal: one featured car listing is a Golf R32 V6 from Martyn's own private collection. They have a dedicated "We Buy Cars" section on their website.

Location and hours: Water Street, Carlisle, CA2 5AW. Central Carlisle, 3 minutes from the train station. Hexham to Carlisle by train is approximately 40 minutes.

How each route works

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Doorstep collection at your address

Share registration, mileage, condition and postcode
We give you a clear offer and agree a collection time
We collect from your address and complete DVLA steps on-site
Bank transfer confirmed before we leave your drive
Non-runners, failed MOTs, SORN all accepted
No branch visit, no admin fees, no deductions

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How the Independent dealer route works

Martyn Reading Cars have a "We Buy Cars" page on their website alongside a part exchange route. Contact Martyn or Tracey directly. As an owner-operated business decisions are made personally and quickly. The Water Street location is accessible by train from Hexham (approximately 40 minutes) if you cannot drive the car. Finance options are available for buyers.

Confirm whether a site visit or appointment is required
Check the offer validity period and any conditions
Clarify payment method and timing before committing
Ask about any deductions or inspection adjustments

What Martyn Reading Cars look for

Their mixed stock suggests broad buying interest. Martyn and Tracey buy what they can sell to their Carlisle and Cumbria customer base. Quality over volume is the approach: a relatively small, well-chosen forecourt rather than a high-turnover lot.

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All makes and models
High mileage and older vehicles
Failed MOT and SORN
Non-runners and fault warning lights
Partial or no service history
Body damage and wear

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When each option suits

A doorstep sale suits when

You want collection from home without travelling to a branch
The car has faults, failed MOT, is a non-runner or SORN
You need certainty of payment on the same day
You are in Hexham, the Tyne Valley or surrounding areas
You have already had a dealer valuation and want to compare
You want DVLA paperwork handled at point of collection

Martyn Reading Cars suits when

A convenient option for Carlisle city centre sellers or anyone arriving by train. Martyn and Tracey's personal approach and finance expertise make the process straightforward. For Hexham sellers, the 40-mile drive to Water Street Carlisle or the train journey are practical considerations. A local doorstep buying service removes the travel entirely.

Cars from Martyn's private collection

Their website features a 2006 Golf R32 V6 described as coming from Martyn's own private collection, previously owned by "a very good friend who is also a VW nut." This kind of personal connection to stock is unusual and reflects a dealer who is genuinely interested in cars rather than treating them as units. For sellers with an interesting or enthusiast vehicle, this personal involvement can mean a more considered and informed assessment than you would receive from a volume buying service.

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Common questions

Do you collect from my home address?

Yes. We collect from your address across Hexham, the Tyne Valley and surrounding areas. No branch visit or appointment away from home is needed.

Do you buy non-runners and failed MOT vehicles?

Yes. Failed MOTs, non-runners, SORN vehicles, warning lights and cosmetic damage are all assessed. We give you a clear price before committing.

How quickly do you pay?

Payment is by bank transfer confirmed at your address in most cases. Funds are verified before we leave.

Are there admin fees or deductions?

No admin deductions on straightforward purchases. If you use our Sale-or-Return route, all terms are agreed before we start.

What paperwork do I need?

V5C logbook and one photo ID. Service history helps with valuation but is not essential. We complete the DVLA steps at collection.

What is the difference between your valuation and a dealer part exchange?

A dealer part exchange values your car as a cost to offset against a new purchase. A direct cash offer values it as a standalone transaction. The two figures can differ significantly for the same car.

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Areas covered

Hexham and the Tyne Valley

Hexham, Corbridge, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Prudhoe, Stocksfield, Bellingham, Brampton, Gilsland and beyond.

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Our process

Three steps from enquiry to payment

Share details, receive a clear offer, agree a collection slot. We handle DVLA paperwork at handover.

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What sellers say

Reviews from across Northumberland

Sellers from Hexham, Corbridge, Bellingham, Prudhoe and the wider Tyne Valley have shared their experience.

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