Tell us what you need.
We'll find it.
Independent car sourcing built around South Africans arriving in the UK. We search the whole market, check every car properly, negotiate the price, and hand you the keys — fully compliant, fully inspected, ready to drive.
The UK car market is not the SA car market.
And nobody tells you the difference.
You've bought cars before. You know how to read a listing, how to haggle, what to check. In South Africa, that's enough. In the UK, it isn't. Private sales carry hidden-finance risk you've never had to think about. "Approved used" means different things at different dealers. ULEZ can turn a bargain into a £3,000-a-year mistake. And if you apply for finance at the wrong lender, you damage a credit file you've barely started building.
No UK credit history
Lenders score you as if you don't exist. Applying to the wrong one first leaves a footprint and reduces your chances elsewhere. We know which lenders work with new arrivals.
Hidden outstanding finance
Roughly 1 in 4 UK used cars on finance registers have something outstanding. Buy a car with unpaid finance and the lender can reclaim it — even after you've paid the seller. HPI is not optional.
ULEZ and Clean Air Zones
The wrong diesel or pre-2005 petrol triggers £12.50 a day in London alone. Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Tyneside and Glasgow all have their own zones. We check every car against your postcode before you commit.
Inflated list prices
UK dealers often list 8–15% above what they'll actually accept. Without knowing the market, you pay the sticker. We negotiate on your behalf using comparable sold data, not asking prices.
Import and write-off history
Category write-offs (S, N, C, D) and imports can be legally sold with disclosure buried in the paperwork. You only find out at resale, when the value has collapsed. We flag these before you sign.
The wrong car for the UK
A family SUV that works in Cape Town often doesn't suit UK fuel costs, parking, or commute patterns. We match the car to your actual postcode, drive, and budget — not the car you had back home.
Anything with four wheels and a legal number plate.
From a reliable family hatchback to a low-mileage executive saloon, new or used, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. If it's legally for sale in the UK, we can source it.
Franchised dealer network
BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW, Toyota, Ford, Kia and every other manufacturer's approved used programmes.
Independent dealers
Vetted independents across the UK. Often the best value for 3-to-7-year-old cars with full service history.
Approved used programmes
Warranty-backed near-new cars from the manufacturer. Ideal if you want dealer reassurance on a used purchase.
Private sellers
Higher risk, lower price. We handle the inspection, HPI, and paperwork so you don't carry that risk yourself.
Five steps from brief to keys in hand.
No surprises. No upsells mid-process. No "extras" added at handover. You'll know what's happening at every stage and when.
Discovery call
30 minutes, free
Market search
Shortlist of 3-5 cars
Inspection & HPI
Every car checked
Negotiation
Best price, in writing
Handover
Keys, docs, drive away
The checklist we run on every car, every time.
Vehicle checks
- HPI finance and write-off check
- Mileage verification against service history
- MOT history review and advisory analysis
- Service history quality assessment
- Import and theft register check
- V5C logbook review
Compliance and cost checks
- ULEZ compliance for your postcode
- All relevant Clean Air Zones checked
- Road tax band confirmed in writing
- Insurance group indication
- Real-world MPG based on your commute
- EV home-charge feasibility (if applicable)
Every check result is written up and sent to you before you commit. If anything fails, we stop and find you another car.
You could do this yourself.
Here's why most people choose not to.
| Doing it yourself | A UK dealer | WBAuto sourcing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market access | AutoTrader, Gumtree | Their stock only | Whole UK market |
| Dealer negotiation | You, from scratch | Not in your favour | On your behalf |
| HPI and inspection | Optional, often skipped | Not always shared | Included as standard |
| ULEZ and CAZ checks | Manual, easily missed | Rarely flagged | Done for your postcode |
| Finance introduction | You apply and hope | Their finance partner | FCA broker matched to new arrivals |
| SA arrival context | Not available | Not available | Built in from day one |
| Who they work for | You | The dealer | You, and only you |
| Cost | Your weekends | Built into the price | Fixed fee, agreed upfront |
“I used the Standard package. The dealer negotiation alone saved me more than the fee — and I didn't have to argue a single thing myself. Well worth every penny.”
Two packages with full sourcing included.
Standard
Active sourcing up to purchase. The package most clients choose.
- Active vehicle sourcing across the UK
- Dealer negotiation strategy & support
- Finance analysis across 3 lenders
- Full HPI and compliance checks
- Warranty product comparison
- Post-purchase compliance checklist
- 60-day WhatsApp & email support
Premium
Fully managed sourcing with a dedicated consultant.
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated consultant throughout
- Test drive accompaniment (50 miles)
- Full negotiation on your behalf
- Finance application support
- Insurance comparison (4+ brokers)
- EV home charge point assessment
- 90-day priority telephone support
Prefer to pay only for the sourcing itself? Book a Discovery session and we'll recommend the right level of support for your situation. No package commitment required to start.
Straight answers before you book.
How is this different from a UK dealer?
I already know which car I want. Do I still need sourcing?
Can you source from private sellers?
How long does sourcing typically take?
Do you source electric vehicles?
What if I'm still in South Africa?
Do you handle finance applications for me?
What happens if I don't like any of the cars you find?
Ready to stop scrolling AutoTrader
on your lunch break?
Book your free 30-minute Discovery session. We'll understand your situation, confirm whether sourcing is the right next step, and give you a written action plan regardless of whether you proceed. No obligation.
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