Car probate valuation only £49

HMRC-compliant vehicle valuations
delivered online in 1-2 days.

No inspection needed – just add photos
and vehicle details and we’ll handle the rest.

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Rated ‘Excellent’ on Google and Trustpilot

Online or in person valuation? Both Available

Swift Values offers full probate vehicle valuations either way. Most cars are well-suited to our online service, but if your vehicle calls for a valuer on site, we do that too.

Online Car Valuation – £49

The best option for most estates. A qualified valuer personally assesses the images and documentation you provide. Photograph the vehicle using our guide, share the registration and and receive a full HMRC-compliant valuation within 1–2 days.

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Best for: 95%+ of estates

In-Person Valuation – from £298

For exceptional vehicles where condition and provenance materially affect value at the highest level; Ferrari F40, Bugatti Veyron, a significant pre-war car, or museum-grade and concours collections likely to attract international auction interest.

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Best for: high-value or specialist vehicles

Not sure which you need? Call the office on 0330 088 4099 and we will be happy to help.

“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. You are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”

Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018

Your car probate valuation in 3 easy steps

Swift Values provides a simple, best-value way to meet your vehicle probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:

Add photos and vehicle details

Add the reg number, mileage, photos and any known issues. No need to research the value yourself.

We assess the vehicle properly

Our experienced car valuer reviews the car’s condition, service history, keys and market prices, not just the number plate.

Receive your HMRC compliant report

Typically delivered within 1-2 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984 – ready to submit with confidence.

✔ No home visit required ✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs ✔ Just £49

✔ No home visit required

✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs

✔ Just £49

How to photograph your car

A few clear photos are all we need to value your car accurately — no specialist kit, just a phone and good light.

We’ve kept it simple so anyone can do it well. Watch our CEO, Mark Littler, draw on 20 years’ experience to show you exactly how to photograph your car for a probate valuation.

See exactly what you’ll receive

Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:

Vehicle valuation based on real condition, mileage and market evidence

Registration, MOT and vehicle history checks

Valuer notes to detail specifics

Section 160 compliance statement

Signed declaration for IHT400

Specialist valuer credentials

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Why executors choose
Swift Values for car valuations

Most online car valuations are not designed for probate.

Sites like We Buy Any Car and Motorway are built to generate car-selling leads and often assume great condition before the vehicle has been inspected.

For probate, HMRC requires a realistic open market value at the date of death, taking into account the car’s condition, mileage, service history, keys and its presentation.

That’s why our valuers assess the actual vehicle using photographs and supporting information, giving you a clear, defensible valuation you can submit with confidence.

No guesswork, no inflated online estimates, no second-guessing. Just a professional car probate valuation, prepared properly.

Sites like We Buy Any Car and Motorway are built to generate car-selling leads and often assume great condition before the vehicle has been inspected.

For probate, HMRC requires a realistic open market value at the date of death, taking into account the car’s condition, mileage, service history, keys and its presentation.

That’s why our valuers assess the actual vehicle using photographs and supporting information, giving you a clear, defensible valuation you can submit with confidence.

No guesswork, no inflated online estimates, no second-guessing. Just a professional car probate valuation, prepared properly.

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Trusted by thousands of executors

Rated ‘Excellent’ on Google. Over 1,000 valuations completed UK-wide.

I was overwhelmed by my mother’s estate. Swift Values made it simple and sent a professional report within two days. The service was perfect.

Barbara, Ipswich

Clear, thorough and incredibly quick. Exactly what we needed for probate to go through quickly.

Richard, Southampton

The report was far more detailed than I expected for the price. HMRC accepted it without question.

James, Salford

What vehicles can we value?

We can value almost any car or motorbike commonly found in UK homes, garages, and private collections.

Cars

Modern petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars Family cars, hatchbacks, saloons, estates and 4x4s
Prestige and luxury models (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi etc.)
Non-running, stored or SORN vehicles

Motorbikes

Modern petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars Family cars, hatchbacks, saloons, estates and 4x4s
Prestige and luxury models (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi etc.)
Non-running, stored or SORN vehicles

Classic

Vintage and historic vehicles
Sports cars from the 1960s–2000s
Limited-production and enthusiast models
Barn-finds, restoration projects and partially restored cars

Specialist

Light commercial vehicles and small vans
Campervans and converted vehicles
Performance and modified vehicles
Estate vehicles associated with farm or rural use

Whether it’s a single modern family car or a lifetime collection spanning classics, prestige models, or motorcycles, our specialists can provide accurate open-market probate values.

What’s included in your car probate valuation?

Our £49 online valuation covers most everyday cars and motorbikes, including family vehicles, prestige cars and older models.

If a vehicle requires specialist assessment – such as classic cars, rare vehicles or personalised number plates – we’ll explain this clearly before any further work begins.

Service

Car, Van, Mortorhome, Motorbike etc

Retrospective Valuation (for gift calculation)

Cherished Number Plate (where requested)

Price (inc. VAT)

£49

If everything is routine, our standard £49 for our car valuation service is all you’ll pay. If anything stands out, we’ll explain why and confirm any costs before any further work begins.

You only pay for additional vehicle expertise when it’s genuinely needed.
Your PDF report will have all the detail required, no matter what’s been valued.

Ready to start your car probate valuation?

From just £49. Delivered in 1-2 working days.

HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.