Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 6 August 2026
Welcome to Vauxhall Trader.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of www.vauxhalltrader.co.uk (“Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. About Us
Vauxhall Trader is an online marketplace where users can advertise, buy and sell Vauxhall vehicles throughout the United Kingdom.
Website: www.vauxhalltrader.co.uk
Email: contact@vauxhalltrader.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom
Vauxhall Trader is a marketplace only. We do not own, inspect, purchase, sell or broker any vehicles listed on the Website unless explicitly stated.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to:
- Create an account
- Purchase listings
- Advertise vehicles
- Buy or sell through the Website
By using the Website, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate and truthful.
3. User Accounts
You are responsible for:
- Keeping your login details secure
- Maintaining accurate account information
- All activity carried out using your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms.
4. Vehicle Listings
Sellers are solely responsible for the accuracy of their advertisements.
Listings must:
- Relate to a genuine Vauxhall vehicle
- Contain accurate descriptions
- Include genuine photographs of the vehicle
- State mileage, condition and specification honestly
- Not contain misleading or false information
- Comply with UK law
You must have the legal right to sell the vehicle you advertise.
We reserve the right to edit, reject or remove any listing without notice where we believe it breaches these Terms.
5. Listing Fees
Vehicle advertisements require payment before publication.
Listing packages are valid for the period selected during purchase.
Once a listing expires, it may be removed from public view unless renewed.
Payment of a listing fee does not guarantee:
- A sale
- Buyer enquiries
- Website traffic
- Search engine rankings
- Any financial return
Listing fees pay only for the advertisement period purchased.
6. Payments
Payments are processed securely through our payment providers.
By purchasing a listing you agree to pay the advertised price, including any applicable taxes where required.
Prices may change without prior notice.
7. Refund Policy
Unless required by law, listing fees are non-refundable once a listing has been published.
Refunds may be considered where:
- Duplicate payments have been made
- A technical fault prevented publication
- We determine a refund is appropriate at our sole discretion
Removing a listing early or selling your vehicle before the listing expires does not entitle you to a refund.
8. Buying Vehicles
Buyers are responsible for carrying out their own checks before purchasing any vehicle.
We strongly recommend that buyers:
- Inspect the vehicle in person
- Verify ownership
- Obtain an independent vehicle history check
- Confirm mileage and service history
- Check outstanding finance where appropriate
- Never transfer money without appropriate precautions
Vauxhall Trader accepts no responsibility for transactions between buyers and sellers.
9. Seller Responsibilities
Sellers agree that:
- They own the vehicle or have authority to sell it.
- All information provided is truthful.
- The vehicle complies with applicable UK laws.
- They will respond honestly to buyer enquiries.
Sellers must not advertise stolen, cloned or illegally modified vehicles.
10. Prohibited Use
Users must not:
- Publish false advertisements
- Impersonate another person
- Mislead buyers or sellers
- Upload offensive or illegal content
- Attempt fraud or scams
- Harvest user information
- Interfere with the Website’s operation
- Upload malware or malicious software
- Use automated systems without permission
Any breach may result in immediate account suspension or permanent removal.
11. Fraud Prevention
We reserve the right to:
- Remove suspicious listings
- Suspend accounts
- Request proof of ownership
- Report suspected criminal activity to relevant authorities
Users should remain vigilant against scams and report suspicious behaviour immediately.
12. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including:
- Logos
- Branding
- Graphics
- Text
- Design
- Software
belongs to Vauxhall Trader unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce or distribute any content without prior written permission.
You retain ownership of photographs and content you upload but grant Vauxhall Trader a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, store and promote your listing while it is active and for reasonable archival purposes.
13. Website Availability
We aim to keep the Website available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.
We may suspend or modify the Website for:
- Maintenance
- Security
- Improvements
- Technical issues
without prior notice.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vauxhall Trader shall not be liable for:
- Vehicle condition
- Vehicle ownership disputes
- Fraud between users
- Failed sales
- Lost profits
- Business interruption
- Data loss
- Indirect or consequential losses
Our total liability relating to any listing shall not exceed the amount paid for that listing.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot legally be excluded under UK law.
15. Account Suspension
We may suspend or permanently remove accounts that:
- Breach these Terms
- Attempt fraud
- Abuse other users
- Upload prohibited content
- Damage the reputation or security of the Website
No refund will normally be provided where an account is removed due to a breach of these Terms.
16. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you agree to the processing of your information as described in that policy.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
19. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Vauxhall Trader
Website: www.vauxhalltrader.co.uk
Email: contact@vauxhalltrader.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom