Trading in your motorcycle or car at Motodam

We start with what your vehicle fetches in good condition on the Dutch market right now, based on comparable vehicles for sale and recently sold. From that we subtract the cost of getting it sale ready, the warranty we put on it and the time it will stand with us. What is left is your trade-in value, and we will walk you through that breakdown if you ask.

That depends on model, year, mileage, service history and condition, and on how sought after the model is at the moment. From your photos and details we give you a range, and once we have seen the bike, a firm figure. A remote valuation stays an estimate, because wear parts, corrosion and drop damage only really show up close.

Usually yes, if the sale goes smoothly. You sell straight to the next rider, with no business in between carrying costs, warranty and risk. In return it costs you time, viewings, negotiating and the risk of not being paid. If you have the time, sell it yourself. If you want it settled, trading in makes more sense.

In most cases yes. We need the current settlement figure from your finance company, so the finance can be paid off and the vehicle transfers free of debt. If your vehicle is worth more than the outstanding balance, you get the difference. If the balance is higher, you either pay the shortfall or we build it into the difference payment.

Fourteen days. That gives you time to compare and to get an offer elsewhere if you want one. The offer is based on the condition and mileage you told us, so if thousands of kilometres are added or damage occurs in those two weeks, we will look at it again.

The registration certificate, the transfer code and valid photo ID. Bring the service book, maintenance invoices and every key as well, because those add to the value. If finance is still running, bring the agreement or your finance company's details. We handle the transfer paperwork on the spot.

Clean is enough. A washed and degreased bike is easier to assess and gives a cared-for impression, which helps. An expensive detail will not pay for itself, because we prepare every vehicle for sale ourselves. Put your money into completing the paperwork instead.

You can. We value both bikes separately and add the amounts together, and the total comes off the price of your new motorcycle. Send details and photos for both, and you get one overview with the two trade-in values and the difference payment.

Yes, it makes no difference to us. We sell both motorcycles and cars, so you can trade your bike against a car from our stock or your car against a motorcycle. The valuation works the same way, we just look at different things per vehicle type.

Yes, we buy outright as well. You get the same offer, we handle the transfer paperwork and the money is in your account after handover. If you want to end up with more and you can wait, ask about consignment as well, then we sell the vehicle on your behalf.