01 · Current trade value
What a specialist would pay for the cab today.
Our model uses make, model, year, mileage, ULEZ status, plate status, and live trade bids. Generalist buyers anchor on retail and rarely pay the cab-trade premium. We do.
Cab Exit Calculator
Sell now, or keep driving? Find out in 30 seconds.
Four numbers tell you if your cab earns more than it loses each week. Built for private hire and Hackney drivers.
If the calculator points to selling
Where SellYourCab fits when you decide to sell.
The calculator tells you whether to sell. The table tells you who to sell to.
| Feature | SellYourCab | Instant-quote sites | Dealer trade-in | Private sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offer accuracy | Specialist cab-priced | Generic algorithm | Trade-in lowball | Buyer-dependent |
| Speed | 2 hours | Instant + drop | Same day | Weeks |
| Zero buyer fees | ||||
| Cab-trade knowledge | ||||
| Free UK collection |
How the maths work
Three numbers most drivers never sit down with.
02 · Weekly net
Earnings minus every weekly cost.
Hire or finance payment, fuel or electricity, insurance, plate fees, congestion charge, cleaning, breakdown cover. Drivers consistently underestimate this number by about 15 percent.
03 · Weekly depreciation
The value the cab loses while you keep driving it.
A working cab loses £25 to £40 a week, three to four times faster than a private car. High mileage and long shifts compound it as the cab ages.
The rule is simple. Weekly net minus weekly depreciation comfortably positive: keep driving. Marginal or negative: sell.
FAQ
Common questions.
How does a cab depreciate compared with a normal car?
Working cabs lose £25 to £40 a week on the road, three to four times faster than a private car of the same model. High mileage, motorway hours, and 70+ hour weeks compound it. A private hire Prius at 220k miles is typically worth under £4,000 even in clean condition.
Is this an actual offer?
No. It's a market range, not an offer. For a firm number, submit your reg, a valuer replies within 2 hours.
Why does it ask my weekly earnings and costs?
Because the right answer isn't always 'sell'. If your weekly net is high enough, the value the cab loses each week is worth absorbing. Below £200, you're paying the cab to keep working.
Does it work for black cabs too?
Yes. Same pricing approach for LEVC TX, TX4 and TXE as for PHV. Black-cab residuals hold better thanks to continental export demand, which the calculator accounts for.
What costs should I include?
All of them. Hire/finance, fuel or electric, insurance, plate / TfL fees, congestion charge, cleaning, breakdown cover. Drivers consistently underestimate this by ~15 percent.
What happens after I get the calculator output?
If it suggests selling, a one-click CTA pre-fills your reg + mileage into the main valuation form. A real valuer returns a firm offer within 2 hours. If it suggests holding, save the page and re-run in a few weeks.
Ready when you are
If the maths point to selling, the next step takes 60 seconds.
Type your reg. A real valuer comes back within 2 hours, free UK collection, same-day Faster Payment, no buyer fees.