Frequently asked questions about selling your car at Cardoen

The value depends on several factors. The most important ones are the make and model, the car’s age, and the mileage.

For every car we take back, we make an estimate based on several factors. The most important ones are the make, model, age of the car, and its mileage.

Is your car older but still in good condition? You’ll receive a €1,000 recycling bonus. Not running anymore? You’ll still get a €500 recycling bonus incl. VAT (collection costs not included).

If you’d like a quick idea of your car’s value, feel free to request a free estimate.

Go to "sell your car" and fill out the form as completely as possible. The more information we have, the better we can estimate the real market value of your car. We'll send you an answer within 3 to 5 business days.

We guarantee that you will get at least the market price for your current car. If you get a better offer elsewhere, let us know and we'll adjust our offer accordingly. Only an official offer from a professional dealer counts as proof.

To get a takeover premium, your car must meet the following conditions:

• You must have a valid inspection certificate for the car
• No fault lights must be on
• The documentation of the car is complete
• The car is in a good enough condition to drive it to Cardoen

What if your car doesn't meet these conditions? You can still get a recycling premium of € 500, excluding any collection costs.

Even if you're not buying a new car from us, we may still be able to help you sell your current one. At Cardoen, we also buy cars that we can offer to our customers.

Because we only take over cars we can genuinely resell, we do look at a few important criteria. We prefer to be open and honest about this, so you know exactly what to expect.

When can we buy your car? If your car meets the following conditions, we can usually make you a fair offer:

• You must have a valid inspection certificate for the car
• No fault lights must be on
• The documentation of the car is complete
• The car is in a good enough condition to drive it to Cardoen
• The car is less than 7 years old
• There is less than 100,000 km on the odometer.
• The car matches the current demand from our customers – the type, make and model must align with what they are currently looking for.

Why are these conditions important?

At Cardoen, we want to be able to resell every car with confidence. That’s why we select vehicles that are technically sound, reliable, and in line with our customers’ expectations. This way, everyone is happy: you get a fair price for your car, and the next driver hits the road with peace of mind.

Sometimes a car doesn’t quite fit our offer. That doesn’t mean your vehicle has no value – it just means we don’t currently have the right customer for it.

Do you have any questions? Or are you unsure whether your car qualifies? Let us know – we’ll be happy to help, with no obligation.

If you purchase a new car from Cardoen and your current car is no longer running, you will still receive a recycling premium of €500 excluding any collection costs.

No, you can only trade in cars with Belgian license plates.

The used car market is full of smart buyers... and unfortunately, some clever scammers too. To avoid fake cash, dodgy transfers or shady characters at your doorstep, it's safer to skip the classified ads and go straight to a trusted partner like Cardoen. 😉 We offer you a fair price upfront and pay you safely. No surprises, no stress, no nonsense.

We don’t recommend it. Your vehicle registration contains personal details that fraudsters can misuse. At Cardoen, we take care of all the paperwork for you. Safely, correctly and without you having to worry about a thing.

A certified bank cheque is generally secure, but even those can be faked. That’s why at Cardoen we don’t take any chances. We pay you via a secure bank transfer within 24 hours. No cash, no risk, just clarity.