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Reading · Berkshire
Sell your cab in Reading.
Reading sits on the Heathrow + Gatwick commuter PHV corridor. We buy retired airport-PHV and commuter executive saloons across RG postcodes within 24h. Strong demand for hybrid Galaxys, BMW 5 Series chauffeur retirees, and Mercedes V-Class WAVs.
- Firm offer within 2 hours
- Bank transfer cleared on collection
- Free collection across Berkshire
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Free 2h offer
Free quote in Reading
Reg + mileage. We'll come back within 2 hours.
Why sell to us
Four reasons Reading drivers pick SellYourCab.
Free collection
Across RG1-RG10, RG30-RG31 (Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell area), never deducted from the offer. Drop-off at Bethnal Green E2 also welcome.
No buyer fees, ever
Auctions skim 8 to 12 percent. We don't. The number we email is the number that hits your bank.
Plate-strip + V5C handled
TfL deplating, V5C transfer, finance settlement, all in- house. You walk away clean.
Makes we buy from Reading
The cabs we see most often in Berkshire.
Roughly half our intake is Toyota, Prius and Corolla Hybrid dominate private-hire nationally. The rest splits across premium German PHV, Hackney specialists and ULEZ-compliant workhorses.
How collection works from Berkshire
Reg to bank transfer in four steps.
Submit your reg
Reg + mileage on the form above, plus four honest questions about condition, finance, damage and history. Two minutes.
No account, no phone, no email at this stage. The four honest questions are condition (excellent/good/fair/poor), outstanding finance, accident damage, and service history. Honest answers get firmer offers.
Firm offer within 2 hours
A real valuer reads every Berkshire enquiry by hand. Firm number by call, SMS or email. The offer holds for 72 hours.
Overnight enquiries land on top of the morning queue, typical reply by 08:30. The valuer cross-checks your reg against trade data, our own historical sales on the same model, and active buyer-network demand in Berkshire.
Free collection from Berkshire
If you accept, we collect free across RG1-RG10, RG30-RG31 (Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell area), same day where logistics allow. Drop-off at our HQ in Bethnal Green E2 also welcome.
Reading collections slot into our regional route every 7-10 days; dedicated lifts available outside that window. Photos welcome via WhatsApp 0207 8717 671 so we can sharpen the offer before collection day.
Bank transfer on the day
Faster Payment cleared before the keys change hands. Outstanding finance settled direct with your lender.
We bring the V5C transfer paperwork to your doorstep. You sign section 6, the Faster Payment clears in ~90 seconds (we wait until your banking app confirms), then we move the cab. TfL plate surrender + DVLA tax-class change handled in-house post-collection.
Reading FAQ
What Reading drivers ask first.
I do Heathrow + commuter PHV. What's the resale picture?
Strong for both vehicle types. Heathrow-PHV Galaxys + Vitos hold up well because of motorway-heavy mileage; commuter executive saloons (E-Class, 5-Series, A6) command a clear premium because the chauffeur trade buyer pool actively looks for these. We price both at the top of their bands when the service history shows the use pattern.
Do you collect across the wider Reading area?
Yes, free collection across RG1-RG10 plus Wokingham, Bracknell, Slough, and the wider Thames Valley commuter belt. Reading collections slot into our weekly West-route (Reading, Swindon, Bristol). Typically 24-48h after offer acceptance.
I'm Reading Borough Council licensed. Is plate-strip handled by you?
Yes, we run the council surrender form to RBC Licensing in your name as part of post-collection workflow. Add 3-5 working days for the council side; the payment to you is same-day on collection.
Pre-Euro-6 diesel chauffeur saloon. Is it worth selling now?
Yes, especially given Reading commuter demand has softened slightly for pre-Euro-6 diesels following London ULEZ outer-boundary effects. We price for export and out-of-Thames-Valley resale destinations, not the local commuter market, so the offer typically beats local dealer trade-in by a meaningful margin.
Free collection nationwide
Selling outside Reading?
We buy across the UK and collect from every postcode. Pick your nearest city below.