What’s my car worth?

How we work out your car’s value

We look for live adverts with the same make and model as your car. If you give a year, adverts from that year and one year either side count as similar.

We only use adverts that are still marked as for sale and were seen in the last 14 days. Cars listed directly on Motorly count while they are live. Very low placeholder prices are left out.

You see a range running from the lower quarter to the upper quarter of those asking prices, the median (middle) asking price, and the number of similar adverts behind it.

If fewer than 3 similar adverts match, we don’t show a value.

The range is not adjusted for mileage, trim, engine, fuel type or condition, so allow for those yourself. If you enter a reg, we use it to fill in your car’s details for you.

Is it free?

Yes. The valuation is free and you don’t need to sign up or give an email address. Listing your car on Motorly is free too.

How accurate is the valuation?

It is a guide to asking prices, not a sale price. It shows what sellers are asking for similar cars right now, not what buyers finally paid.

Actual sale prices can differ from asking prices, because buyers and sellers often agree a lower figure. A trade-in offer from a dealer is usually lower than a private sale price, because the dealer needs room to prepare and resell the car.

What affects your car’s value in Ireland

Mileage

Lower mileage than similar cars of the same age usually supports a higher price, and higher mileage a lower one. Our range is not adjusted for mileage, so compare yours with similar adverts.

NCT status

A car with plenty of time left on its NCT certificate is easier to sell. A car that is due or has failed its NCT usually needs the work done first or a lower price.

Service history

A full service history, stamped or digital, gives buyers confidence. Gaps usually lead to more questions and lower offers.

VRT and import status

An imported car must be registered here and have its VRT paid before it can be sold on Irish plates. Buyers often ask about import history, so keep the paperwork ready.

Motor tax band

Motor tax depends on the car’s emissions or, for older cars, its engine size. Cars in cheaper tax bands can appeal to more buyers.

Next steps

Ready to sell? You can list your car free on Motorly and set your own price.

Buying instead? Use Motorly to check if an asking price is fair before you view a car.

Car valuation questions