Bereavement

• Can I sell the car of someone who has passed away?

  We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing bereavement, and we want to help during this difficult time. Motorway can help in most cas...

• How do I notify the DVLA about a sale after a bereavement?

  Before selling: Inform DVLA of the keeper's death You don’t need to notify the DVLA the car has sold until the vehicle has been collect...

• Do I need a V5C in my name after a bereavement?

  No – you can sell the car with the original V5C in the deceased's name, avoiding the addition of another 'former keeper.' However, if y...

• Can I sell an inherited car on finance?

  Can I sell an inherited car on finance? Yes, you can sell a car on PCP or HP finance after a bereavement. Please note, there are a few ...

• What should I do with the insurance following a bereavement?

  If the vehicle is currently insured Please contact the insurance company to discuss continuing or cancelling the policy. The process va...

• Can I sell a car on behalf of an executor or administrator?

  Yes. To do this, you need to provide the usual bereavement sale documents and some extra proof that you have been authorised by the exe...

• Do I need a grant of probate, confirmation, or administration to sell a vehicle?

  No. Motor vehicles aren't subject to probate, so you can sell a car while a will is in execution. If you have a grant of probate, confi...

• Can I sell a deceased person's car without service history?

  If you can't find the service history, you can still sell the car.  But don’t worry – you might be able to get copies of the service hi...

• Why do I have to upload the will and death certificate when selling on Motorway?

  Motorway is committed to acting fairly and responsibly, by confirming your right to sell the car and identifying beneficiaries of the e...

• How do I MOT an inherited vehicle?

  If the vehicle you inherited has an expired MOT, you need to get a new MOT test before selling it via Motorway. Insurance You must insu...

• How do I keep private number plates after a bereavement?

  To keep the private plates of someone who has deceased, you need to send a form to DVLA, along with documents that prove you have the r...

• Can I sell a car that's been inherited by a minor?

  If the vehicle was left to someone under 18, the child’s parent or legal guardian can act on their behalf.  We need one of the followin...

• What to do if there is no will, and you don't have a grant of administration yet

  We can sell the car, but only in certain circumstances. Requirements are stricter here because determining the correct surviving relati...

• What to do if you have a grant of probate, or grant letter of administration

  We can sell the car. You need to be the person named in the grant of probate or letter of administration, or have permission from them ...

• What to do if there is a will, and probate has not been granted yet

  We can sell the car. You must either be the executor named in the will or have the executor’s permission to continue. If you are named ...