Chelmsford cars for sale, both new and used, can be found in many locations in and around the town. Vehicles across the whole spectrum are available for purchase from old second hand £100 bangers in the local classifieds to brand new super cars at high quality prestige car dealerships.

If you are a car buyer in Chelmsford, then whether it's a brand new car or used secondhand vehicle you are looking for, the town has many new as well as used car dealers. The main new car showrooms can be found on Waterhouse Lane near the centre of Chelmsford and in the suburb of Springfield. Used car dealerships are dotted around the area and are not concentrated in one particular location.

In addition to the many dealerships, an alternative and popular venue for cars for sale in Chelmsford is the Chelmsford Car Auctions. With thousands of vehicles being sold every year, it's a great place to pick up a bargain if you know what you are looking for.

New Car Dealers Chelmsford

There are many new car dealers in Chelmsford covering all the main makes of cars from family cars to high end sports cars. If you are searching for a new Nissan X-Trail, Honda Civic or a Fiat Punto, then multi-marque dealership Glyn Hopkin based on Waterhouse Lane would be your first call. Specialist Ford dealers Dovercourt have three showrooms in the Chelmsford area so would be your first choice if you were looking for a Ford Mondeo, or for a Vauxhall Corsa, County Motor Works in Springfield is the place for you.

For more up market vehicles, Chelmsford Carriage Company based in Southend Road is probably the most well known prestige car dealership in the area and offer many well known marques. Just looking around their forecourt you will be amazed by the choice awaiting you from Porsche 911 to Jaguar XK8, Audi R8 to Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover Range Rover to Mercedes CLK.

Second Hand Car Dealers Chelmsford

If you are looking for a secondhand car then there are also several used car dealers in Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

Preston's Garage in Writtle, for example, has been established for over eighty years and is a Skoda specialist, but often has other vehicles such as Ford & Peugeot available on their forecourt. However, if Alfa Romeo is your passion, then AMC based in Springfield is the place for you, whilst John Pease Motor Group offer both new and used Renault, Suzuki and Honda.

For those secondhand car dealers in Chelmsford which cover all makes and models of cars, you could try Paul Bailey Car Sales, who sell everything from a Subaru Impreza to a Volkswagen Golf, or Lookers of Chelmsford, who alongside their new car sales, also sell hundreds of second hand vehicles including Land Rover, Toyota and Ford.

Chelmsford Car Auctions

Bargain hunters are fortunate that Chelmsford is home to one of the biggest and best car auctions in Essex and the South East. Owned by Aston Barclay there are three sales every week, on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, offering used cars from both private and fleet vendors.

Based just off the A12 near the Boreham Interchange, Chelmsford Car Auctions covers a twelve acre site, hence they have hundreds of used cars and vans passing through their salerooms each week. So if you are looking for a small run a round like a Toyota Aygo or Vauxhall Astra, or something more stylish like a Mercedes C Class or an old MG, one is bound to come along soon. And while you are waiting, you can enjoy a free breakfast as long as you register as a buyer before 9.30am.

If you would like to find out more and discover some top tips on how to buy and sell, then you should read our Chelmsford Car Auctions article which will give all the information you need and what to do at auction.

Chelmsford Private Ad's & Classifieds

The widest choice of vehicles for sale in Chelmsford can be found in the private advertisements and classifieds which appear in various local papers and on websites.

Always crammed full of used cars from write-offs for spares for a few quid, to ordinary family cars like Kia & Volvo, to luxurious marques such as Bentley & Mercedes, all the way through to super cars like an Aston Martin or a Ferrari, the classifieds are the place for everything.

But, don't forget, it's not just cars for sale in the classifieds. How about a Fiat Motorhome, a van for your business, or a minibus for your local school. Whatever you are searching for, the biggest and most varied choice will be found in the Chelmsford car classifieds.

As with any vehicle purchase, and in particular classifieds, it is always advisable to do your homework and if possible, take someone with a bit of car knowledge with you when viewing a private listing. Just remember as with anything in life, if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is!!!