Browse Cars vs Gumtree for selling a car
Updated 25 October 2026
Gumtree is one of the UK's biggest classified sites, and cars are one of its most popular categories. Here's how listing a car on Gumtree compares to Browse Cars.
Feature-by-feature
Details about Gumtree are correct as far as we know as of 25 October 2026. Fees and features change, so check their site for the latest.
Why Browse Cars fits private sellers
Every listing has structured details, so a buyer searching for a petrol automatic under £8,000 within 20 miles can find it instantly.
On Gumtree, many sellers put their number in the ad. On Browse Cars, all contact stays inside the app.
Write-off category and outstanding finance are required fields. On Gumtree, the seller decides what to mention.
Reviews from confirmed sales build up on your profile. Gumtree has no review system for car transactions.
Browse Cars listings stay live indefinitely at no cost. Gumtree ads may need renewing or boosting to stay visible.
You can list the same car on Gumtree and Browse Cars at the same time. Keep an eye on messages in both places, and mark the car as sold everywhere once it's gone.
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