FAQ

No. We do not charge any fees for buying your car or van.

Yes. The maximum amount allowed for cash payments under Government guidelines is €10,000 (currently £8,800) per transaction or 'series of transactions'.

We accept UK debit cards, credit cards, bank transfer, BACS/CHAPS/faster payments - all with no charge to do so.

The DVSA should return your V5 to you within six weeks. If you do not receive anything within that time contact the DVSA here: https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla.

One of our sales team will assist you with taxing your vehicle when you are on site to collect your car. Please be aware that when paying for tax using your credit card, there is a £2.50 charge by DVSA.

  If you’re paying in full, the preferred payment method is by transfer to our bank account (see further details) 24-hours before your collection. The payment reference should be your vehicle registration number - you can find this on your sales order. Alternatively you can pay via debit card, credit card or cash when you are on site. You must also bring your driving licence or passport when you come to collect your car, regardless of whether you are paying in full or on finance. If ...

Yes. At point of sale you will be offered warranty products that will extend the period of cover to an additional 12, 24 or 36 months on top of the free 3 months warranty cover provided by Windmill Motors. Full details can be found on our warranty page.

Yes. Every retail vehicle purchased from Windmill Motors comes with at least a 3 months comprehensive warranty (T&C's apply).

Yes we are approved and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our firm reference number is 658714.

Customers using a 3rd party finance broker which is outside our agreed panel of lenders (brokers such as Car Finance 24/7 and Zuto etc, that pay funds direct to Windmill Motors Limited, on the customer's behalf) will incur a Broker Service Charge of £350.00 inclusive of VAT.

You can settle your account at any time on both Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance agreements.

When you apply, we will require employment details, 3 years address history, bank account details and a copy of your driving licence.

We are non-judgemental and here to help. We have worked with hundreds of customers in a no-pressure environment to assist in finding them affordable car finance, even though they had struggled to get finance elsewhere. Whether you’ve had CCJ’s, defaults, have previously been bankrupt, or you’re self-employed, we believe that we can help. We can also help members of HM Forces who sometimes have difficulty in obtaining car finance. ...

We do offer finance for business customers. You will need to provide 3 years of company accounts and the director may also be required to be the guarantor for the loan.

If you have 3 years unbroken residency within the United Kingdom, you can apply for finance.

Yes. However, the lenders are limited so you will be restricted to advance and vehicle type finance only. You may have to provide proof of fully comprehensive car insurance to proceed.

The legal minimum age to apply for vehicle finance is 18.

We offer plenty of finance options from a panel of approved lenders that will help put you in the driving seat, with personalised plans tailored for you. Just ask one of the sales team for a bespoke quotation, or get a quote from our online system where you can complete an application in the comfort of your own home.

Yes. We are always on the lookout for good quality, well maintained cars or vans similar to those we typically sell. We are happy to travel nationwide and collect a vehicle from your home.

We pay by immediate bank transfer, so please bring your bank details with you. If you have outstanding finance we can settle this too (you will need to bring your settlement letter along with you).

If you're interested in taking advantage of our home delivery service, we can make all the necessary arrangements to deliver your vehicle direct to your door. Please get in touch with us so we can provide you with a quote based on your requirements. 

You will need to bring your vehicle documents and proof of identity, including; V5 logbook, MOT certificate, service history details, owners manual, spare keys, plus any additional items or paperwork and repair invoices you may have. If a valid V5 logbook cannot be provided, you will be charged a £200 holding fee until this is presented (refundable within 28 days once a V5 logbook is provided – non-refundable thereafter). A valid UK photo driving licence or your current passport is r...

We will value your car in a variety of ways; from an analysis of used car prices and market trends, to a physical inspection and test drive. We will look at your vehicle's condition, history, and desirability/specification before a final valuation and offer is given. Simply visit the sell your car page on our website and fill in the form. A member of our buying team will be in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

Yes we can buy your car or van, even if you don’t buy one of our vehicles. Find out more by visiting our Sell Your Car page

When you hand over your part-exchange V5, you need to keep Section 9 (Transfer to Trade) so you can sign, complete and return this part to the DVSA. The DVSA will then write to you within 30 days to confirm you've been removed from the vehicle record, and you will receive a road tax refund of any full month remaining from the DVSA.

If your V5 registration document/certificate (or the new keeper supplement) has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you will need to purchase a replacement from the DVSA at a cost of £25. You can complete a Vehicle Registration Certificate V5C Application Form (V62). This form is available from local Post Office branches, or can be downloaded by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-log-book. If you have already registered as the vehicle keeper on the DVSA computer and there are no changes to ...

You will need to put your private number plate on retention with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) before you collect your new car from us. Please allow up to 5 working days for your documentation to arrive in the post once the retention has been completed. There is an £80 charge from DVSA for this. You can then transfer your private plate (free of charge) onto your new car once the V5 logbook arrives in your name. Please follow this link to retain your number plate: https://...

Yes. The remaining balance will go on the finance for the car that you will be purchasing from us and we can settle the finance on your current vehicle.  

You will need to bring your vehicle documents and proof of identity, including; V5 logbook, MOT certificate, service history details, owners manual, spare keys, plus any additional items or paperwork and repair invoices you may have. If a valid V5 logbook cannot be provided, you will be charged a £200 holding fee until this is presented (refundable within 28 days once a V5 logbook is provided – non-refundable thereafter). A valid UK photo driving licence or your current passport is r...

We are happy to accept all types of vehicles for part-exchange. You can get a competitive price for your current vehicle from one of our team on site, or by visiting the Part Exchange page on our website. We will value your vehicle for free and hold the price for up to 7-days.

We will need your driving licence with your current address. However, if your driving licence does not list your current address or you would like to use your passport, we will also need to see a recent utility bill with the correct address on it. You will also need your photo ID when we deliver your vehicle.

Yes we offer nationwide transported delivery for our customers. Please enquire for a bespoke quote or visit our Home Delivery page for more details.

Yes. Our dealership is open on Saturday and Sunday. Our MOT and Service centre is only open Monday to Friday.

Every vehicle bought from Windmill Motors will undergo a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection, a fresh interim service if due and a new 12 months MOT with no advisories (if due within 6 months) before you collect your new car.  

Windmill Motors carries out an HPI check on every vehicle prior to it going on sale. This is to ensure it has no outstanding finance, has not been reported as stolen, and has not previously been written off by an insurance company.

Yes. We offer test drives 7-days a week on all vehicles displayed. Simply ask one of our team to arrange it for you. We simply require a photo card driving licence from you. If you only have a paper licence, we would need to see an additional photographic ID such as your passport. Obviously we don't charge anything for taking a test drive, but we do recommend booking a test drive before you visit us to avoid any delays when arriving on site.