Skoot.
The safe way to
pay for a car privately.
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The UK’s first car payment service
Skoot is the first and only car payment service designed specifically for private vehicle transactions. With the aim of making the sale and purchase of a car more secure, transparent and convenient for both buyer and seller, Skoot simplifies how cars are bought and sold.
By utilising Skoot’s bank-grade ID verification, end to end security, FSCS deposit protection and real-time DVLA information verification buyers and sellers can be sure of who they are transacting with and that their funds are secure. It’s safer with Skoot.
How It Works
4 easy steps - one single fee
01
Create a transaction
Enter the registration of the car you want to buy or sell to create the transaction and invite the other party.
02
Verify your ID
Once you’ve both accepted the transaction verify your ID with only a driving licence using bank-grade ID verification so all parties can be certain with who they are transacting with.
03
Set up the payment
Buyers: Upload funds to your FSCS-protected Skoot wallet to generate a sale contract and verify DVLA info against the V5C for security.
Sellers: Confirm your UK account to receive payment and get notified when funds are ready. Then, arrange to meet.
04
Buyer and seller agree
Buyer and seller agree and sign the contract. The funds are instantly the ownership of the seller who will receive them by the next working day. Both parties receive a receipt, a copy of the contract and a handy next steps guide to ensure the ownership is transferred correctly.
Why Choose Skoot?
Skoot is the only secure and transparent way to buy and sell a used car privately. Peace of mind for a single, flat fee of £36.99 paid only if you complete your transaction. Simple.
Benefits
Skoot for the buyer
ID Verified
Identity of seller is verified allowing you to match it up with the car’s V5C logbook.
DVLA check
Car’s details are obtained from the DVLA allowing you to check they match the V5C logbook.
V5C logbook check
The date of last issue of the V5C is obtained from the DVLA to ensure the logbook is current.
Funds ready and FSCS protected
The funds for the purchase are ready and available in an FSCS deposit protected account meaning the transaction won’t be subject to delays in bank transfers or additional bank checks at the time of your meet up.
Overcome daily banking limits
Is the car’s purchase price more than your daily banking limit? You can top up your Skoot wallet over a number of days with the peace of mind they are held in an FSCS deposit protected account leaving you ready to transact.
Step-by-step guide
Provides a step-by-step guide to the process including a contract of sale, receipt and necessary next steps to ensure you complete your purchase and transfer ownership safely and securely.
Skip the hassle.
Use Skoot to buy & sell your car.
Benefits
Skoot for the seller
- The identities of the parties are verified adding trust to the transaction.
- Added protection by not sharing bank details with buyer.
- You receive a notification that the funds are ready and available before you meet with buyer.
- Once the funds are held with Skoot, you can be sure the transaction won't be subject to delays in bank transfers or additional bank checks.
- Added security of documented paperwork, identity and payment to combat the possibility of fraud.
- Provides a step-by-step guide to the process including a contract of sale, receipt and additional steps.
