How Cumbria Car Hub Works
Buy, sell, or swap — here's how it all works.
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Selling your car
Free for private sellers
Step 01
Post your listing
Add photos, set your price, write a description. Free for private sellers — takes under 5 minutes.
Step 02
Boost for visibility
Want more eyes on your car? Use credits to Boost your listing to the top with a 🔥 HOT badge for 24h.
Step 03
Chat with buyers
Interested buyers message you directly through Cumbria Car Hub. No phone number sharing required.
Step 04
Sell with confidence
Get verified to show buyers you're legit. Meet safely and complete the sale on your terms.
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Buying a car
Listings across Cumbria
Step 01
Browse listings
Search by make, model, price, mileage, and location. Filter to find exactly what you're looking for.
Step 02
Check verified sellers
Look for the green Verified badge — these sellers have confirmed their identity for extra peace of mind.
Step 03
Message the seller
Ask questions, arrange a viewing, or negotiate — all within Cumbria Car Hub chat.
Step 04
Make a deal
Agree terms, meet in a safe place, and drive away in your new car. Simple.
Swapping a car
Unique to Cumbria Car Hub — trade car for car
Step 01
Find a swap-open listing
Look for the purple "Open to swaps" badge on listings. These sellers are interested in car-for-car trades.
Step 02
Propose your swap
Select one of your own listings to offer in exchange. Add a message to sweeten the deal.
Step 03
Negotiate
The seller reviews your proposal. Chat to work out the details — cash adjustments, timing, everything.
Step 04
Swap and drive
When both sides agree, swap keys and go. Cumbria Car Hub facilitates the intro — the rest is between you.
💰 What are credits?
Credits are Cumbria Car Hub's in-app currency for promoting your listings. Use them to Boost (top of search for 24h) or Bump (refresh your listing to the top of Latest). Buy credit packs from your Dashboard.
Got more questions?