Every provincial hackney we buy
Licensed by any UK council outside London: Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol and beyond. Licensed, lapsed or aged-out, we buy at every stage.
Provincial hackney specialist
Sell my hackney carriage. No London rules here.
Licensed by any UK council outside London. Aged-out, high-mileage or still plated. Firm offer in two hours (valid for at least 72 hours), paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves, free collection.
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The short answer
How much is my provincial hackney carriage worth?
It comes down to the council licence, the plate status and condition. We buy every licensed hackney carriage licensed by any UK council outside London: Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol and beyond. Each council has different licensing rules to the London TfL system, so your cab's value depends on which council licensed it, whether the plate is still active or lapsed, and the actual condition. Aged-out doesn't mean worthless; provincial export, parts demand and out-of-area resale keep aged cabs moving. High mileage is normal for working hackneys; we price on service history and condition rather than just the odometer number. Finance still owing is fine; we settle it directly with the lender and pay you the balance. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. A real valuer checks your reg by hand and sends a firm offer within 2 hours. Free UK collection, paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves, no fees for sellers.
What we look for
Four things that shape your hackney carriage offer.
No TfL 15-year rule here
Provincial councils have their own age limits and depreciation rules. Your cab's value depends on the council licensing it, the plate status and condition, not a blanket TfL cutoff.
High-mileage taxis are the norm
300k+ miles is standard working mileage. We price on condition and history, not a computer-generated odometer cap. Service records and plate status matter more than the raw number.
Finance and lapsed plates, no problem
Still owe money? We settle the lender directly and pay you the balance. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. Plate lapsed? Still valuable. We handle the DVLA and council paperwork.
Common questions
Provincial hackney carriage FAQs.
Do you buy hackney carriages licensed outside London?+
Yes. We buy licensed hackney carriages from any UK council: Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol and all others. Each council has different rules, so we price by the actual licensing and plate status, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
My hackney carriage is aged-out under the council rule. Is it still worth anything?+
Yes. Aged-out doesn't mean worthless. Provincial export, parts demand and out-of-area resale still put money in your pocket. We price fairly based on condition and market, not scrap value.
My plate has lapsed. Can you still buy it?+
Yes. Licensed, lapsed or retired, plate status doesn't stop us making a real offer. You don't need to do anything to the licence first; we handle it at collection.
My hackney carriage is on finance. Do you settle it?+
Yes. We settle the finance directly with your lender on collection day and pay you the balance. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. No extra steps for you.
High mileage, 300k+ miles. Will you still buy it?+
Absolutely. Working hackney carriages routinely hit 300k+ and beyond. We value condition and service history far above the odometer. High mileage is normal in the trade.
Selling to us, whatever you drive
How quickly will I hear back after I submit my reg?+
A real valuer reads your submission and comes back with a firm offer within two hours during opening hours (Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm). There is no instant figure on the site, because a person prices the vehicle rather than a form.
How long does the offer stand?+
Your offer holds for at least 72 hours, and the exact expiry date is printed on the offer itself. If it lapses, ask and we re-quote with current figures.
Do you collect, and does collection cost anything?+
We come to you anywhere in the UK at no charge, at a time you choose. If you would rather drop the vehicle at our Bethnal Green office, that is fine too.
When and how do I get paid?+
Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves, after inspection and agreement. There are no selling or admin fees. The price holds if the vehicle is as described. Any change is explained first, and you can say no.
What do I need to have ready on the day?+
The V5C logbook in your name, photo ID, both sets of keys and your UK bank details. Bring the service history and any finance settlement letter if you have them.
More vehicles we buy
Selling something else?
Same firm offer in two hours, same free UK collection, whatever you drive.
Council-licensed, any UK region
Every provincial hackney carriage has value.
Type your reg below. Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, any council. Firm offer in two hours, paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves.