Classic car probate valuation only £49

HMRC-compliant valuations
delivered online in 2-3 days.

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

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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 2-3 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.

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 2-3 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

“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

What we can value

We provide specialist probate valuations for classic cars, vintage cars and inherited vehicle collections. Whether the estate includes a restored MG, a Jaguar E-Type, a pre-war car, a modern classic or an unfinished restoration project, our valuers can usually assess the vehicle for HMRC from clear photographs and supporting details.

ITEMS WE CAN VALUE FOR PROBATE

Sports Cars, Performance Cars & Modern Classics

Classic cars, vintage vehicles, historic cars, pre-war cars and post-war models where age, rarity, condition, originality and market demand affect probate value.

Sports Cars, Performance Cars & Modern Classics

MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Lotus and other collectable cars, including modern classics and limited-production models.

Restored Cars & Restoration Projects

Fully restored vehicles, older restorations, part-restored cars, barn finds and unfinished projects where workmanship, completeness and originality can make a significant difference.

Low-Mileage, One-Owner & Documented Cars

Vehicles with strong history files, original purchase invoices, service records, MOT history, photographs, awards, specialist invoices or long-term ownership.

Classic Car Collections

Inherited classic car collections, garage finds, mixed vehicle estates and groups of cars where each vehicle may need a separate open market value for probate.

Need help? Call the office on 0330 088 4099 and we will be happy to help.

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 this video by our founder Mark Littler to see exactly how to photo your car. While Mark talks about ‘normal’ cars in the video the same applies for classic cars.

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 classic valuations

Most online classic car price guides are not designed for probate.

Selling sites, auction estimates and insurance valuations can all point to different figures, especially where a vehicle has been restored, modified, stored for years or rarely comes to market.

For probate, HMRC requires a realistic open market value at the date of death, taking into account the car’s make, model, mileage, condition, originality, service history, restoration quality and documentation.

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.

Selling sites, auction estimates and insurance valuations can all point to different figures, especially where a vehicle has been restored, modified, stored for years or rarely comes to market.

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.

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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’s included in your classic car probate valuation?

Our £49 online valuation covers most classic, vintage and modern classic cars, including restored vehicles, older models and inherited garage finds.

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

Classic Car, Vintage Car, Historic Vehicle

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 classic car probate valuation?

From just £49. Delivered in 2-3 working days.

HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.

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Swift Values FAQs

How much does a probate car valuation cost?

Our online car valuation costs £49 including VAT and covers most everyday cars, motorbikes, family vehicles, prestige models and older classics. If a vehicle requires specialist assessment, such as a very rare classic, very high-value collector car, we’ll explain any additional cost clearly before further work begins.
Can I just use a We Buy Any Car valuation for probate?

We wouldn’t recommend it. Instant online quotes from car buying sites are designed to generate leads, not produce defensible probate valuations, and the sites themselves state their figures assume the vehicle is in excellent or perfect condition. In reality, factors such as missing service history, a missing key, worn tyres or minor bodywork can reduce a car’s value significantly — missing service history alone can cut value by 15% to 40%. For probate, HMRC requires the realistic open-market value at the date of death, which is often well below the headline figure an online buyer would advertise.
Will my probate car valuation be accepted by HMRC?

Yes. Every report is prepared under Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 and follows HMRC’s guidance on open-market value. Thousands of our valuations have been accepted without challenge, and our reports are routinely relied on by solicitors handling estate administration. We’re so confident in our reports that we offer a full money-back guarantee if HMRC does not accept the valuation.
How do you actually value a car for probate?

You upload photographs of the vehicle along with the registration number and any history you have. Our specialist valuers then assess the car using the images, MOT history, condition evidence and trusted industry valuation databases to produce a defensible open-market figure pinned to the date of death. The result is a professionally prepared report, not an algorithm-generated estimate.
Do I need a separate valuation for a personalised number plate?

Yes, if the deceased owned a personalised or cherished number plate, it needs to be valued separately. HMRC’s internal manual (CG76923) makes clear that the value of a personalised plate lies not in the physical acrylic but in the intangible right to use that specific alphanumeric combination — which means it’s treated as a distinct asset for Inheritance Tax purposes. Valuing the plate alongside our standard car service is entirely optional. You don’t have to instruct us to value it, but we can if needed.
How long does a probate car valuation take?
Do I need to bring the car to you?

No. Our online service is designed so you never have to move the vehicle. You simply upload photos and the registration number, and we handle the rest from our office. This is particularly helpful when the car is non-running, in storage, SORN, or located some distance from the executor.
What if I live abroad but need a UK probate car valuation?

That’s not a problem. Because our service is entirely online, executors based outside the UK can instruct us in the same way as anyone else. We’ll liaise with whoever has access to the vehicle in the UK to gather the photos and information needed to complete the report.

Classic car probate valuation only £49

HMRC-compliant valuations delivered online in 2-3 days.

Online or in person valuation? Both Available

Online Car Valuation – £49

In-Person Valuation – from £298

Your car probate valuation in 3 easy steps

Add photos and vehicle details

We assess the vehicle properly

Receive your HMRC compliant report

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

✔ No home visit required

✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs

✔ Just £49

“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.”

What we can value

Sports Cars, Performance Cars & Modern Classics

Sports Cars, Performance Cars & Modern Classics

Restored Cars & Restoration Projects

Low-Mileage, One-Owner & Documented Cars

Classic Car Collections

How to photograph your car

See exactly what you’ll receive

Why executors choose Swift Values for classic valuations

Trusted by thousands of executors

Barbara, Ipswich

Richard, Southampton

James, Salford

What’s included in your classic car probate valuation?

Service

Classic Car, Vintage Car, Historic Vehicle

Retrospective Valuation (for gift calculation)

Cherished Number Plate (where requested)

Price (inc. VAT)

£49

£49

£49

Ready to start your classic car probate valuation?

From just £49. Delivered in 2-3 working days.

Swift Values FAQs

HMRC-compliant valuations
delivered online in 2-3 days.

Why executors choose
Swift Values for classic valuations