What Exchange and Mart does

Exchange and Mart is a UK-based online classifieds marketplace for used vehicles, operated as a trading name of Newsquest Media Group Ltd. and headquartered in London with operational presence in Bournemouth. The brand traces its origins to a classifieds newspaper first published in the 1860s and today operates primarily through its web platform at exchangeandmart.co.uk. It serves three core customer segments: individual UK consumers searching for used cars, motorcycles, vans, and caravans; franchise and independent car dealers seeking buyer reach; and private sellers advertising or valuing personal vehicles. The platform spans England, Scotland, and Wales, with traffic driven mainly through SEO-optimized vehicle listing pages and a content library of buying guides and reviews.

The core product is a search-based marketplace that aggregates dealer and private listings filterable by make, model, price, mileage, body type, fuel type, transmission, and location. Supporting products include a Dealer Trade Portal (portal.exchangeandmart.co.uk) for inventory management, an integrated Car Finance Calculator powered by CarMoney (FCA Firm Reference 674094), a car insurance comparison module drawing on over 120 providers, and a Motorway partnership that connects sellers with over 8,000 verified dealers under a no-sale-no-fee model. The product surface extends into sub-branded verticals — Electric Cars, Classic Cars, Used Motorbikes, Used Vans, and Caravans/Motorhomes — plus a general Items for Sale classifieds feed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: dealer advertising and listing placement (marketplace commission/listing fees), private seller listing transactions, finance referrals via the CarMoney brokerage, and insurance referral commissions from the comparison panel. The marketplace is FCA-regulated for financial services as an Appointed Representative of CarMoney Limited. The business is privately held and does not disclose revenue, with no public funding history, M&A activity, or recent leadership changes in the source data.

Name

Exchange and Mart

Legal name

Newsquest Media Group Ltd.

Website

https://exchangeandmart.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Exchange and Mart is a UK online marketplace for used cars, motorbikes, vans, and caravans, operated as a trading name of Newsquest Media Group. It connects individual buyers, private sellers, and thousands of UK dealers, and monetizes through listing fees plus finance and insurance referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Automotive Marketplace

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Vehicles & Parts C2C (CRAFAKAE)

Keywords

• Used car marketplace
• Vehicle classified listings
• Automotive classified platform
• Car dealer portal
• Car finance brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Dealer Advertising: Car dealers pay to list vehicles on the Exchange and Mart platform, generating listing fees and potentially premium placement fees.
2. Private Seller Listings: Private individuals can list vehicles for sale on the platform.
3. Finance Referrals: Partnership with CarMoney generates referral fees when users apply for car finance through the platform. Exchange and Mart is an Appointed Representative of CARMONEY Limited (FCA Firm Reference number 674094).
4. Insurance Referrals: Partnership with insurance providers generates referral fees when users seek car insurance quotes through the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Exchange and Mart operates an online automotive marketplace connecting UK car buyers with thousands of dealers and private sellers. The platform lists used cars, motorcycles, vans, caravans, classic cars, and electric vehicles, and offers integrated car finance (via CarMoney), insurance comparison, and a Motorway partnership for selling vehicles.

Product overview

Exchange and Mart is a UK-based online vehicle marketplace operated by Newsquest Media Group. The core product is the exchangeandmart.co.uk platform enabling buyers to search and purchase used vehicles from thousands of dealers nationwide. The offering spans multiple vehicle categories (cars, motorbikes, vans, caravans) plus general classifieds. Supporting services include integrated car finance (via CarMoney), insurance comparison, dealer trade portal, and a Motorway partnership for car selling. FCA regulation through CARMONEY Limited provides oversight for financial services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exchange and Mart Vehicle Marketplace Online marketplace for finding and purchasing used vehicles, connecting buyers with thousands of dealers across the UK. Supports search by make, model, location, price, and body type.
• Dealer Trade Portal Portal for car dealers to manage their inventory and listings on Exchange and Mart.
• Car Finance Calculator Finance calculation tool integrated with CarMoney, enabling buyers to estimate monthly payments and apply for car financing with rates from 8.9% APR (representative 17.9% APR).
• Car Insurance Comparison Insurance quote comparison tool providing quotes from over 120 insurance providers for car, bike, van, and caravan insurance.
• Motorway Car Selling Service Partner service allowing users to sell their car to over 8,000 verified dealers with no sale, no fee model.
• Electric Cars Section Dedicated marketplace section for electric and hybrid vehicle listings.
• Classic Cars Section Specialty marketplace section for classic and vintage vehicle listings.
• Used Motorbikes Marketplace Marketplace for motorcycles and motorbikes with buying advice and finance options.
• Used Vans Marketplace Commercial vehicle marketplace for vans with finance and insurance options.
• Used Caravans and Motorhomes Marketplace Leisure vehicle marketplace for caravans and motorhomes with finance and insurance options.
• Items for Sale General Classifieds General classifieds marketplace for non-automotive items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to over 8,000 verified dealers through Motorway partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MotorwaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership enabling Exchange and Mart users to receive offers from over 8,000 verified dealers when selling a car. Sellers can get a free valuation and compare offers with no sale, no fee. This partnership enhances the platform's value proposition for sellers seeking competitive prices.
• Newsquest Media GroupcoreOthersNewsquest Media Group Limited is the parent company of Exchange and Mart. Newsquest is a large UK media company operating regional newspapers and digital platforms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Auto Trader: The dominant UK online automotive marketplace connecting buyers with new and used vehicles from franchised and independent dealers. Directly comparable in product (used car search), customer base (UK consumers and dealers), and business model (dealer subscription listings).
• Motors.co.uk: UK car search platform aggregating listings from franchised dealers, with editorial reviews and buying advice. Operates the same core marketplace+content model as Exchange and Mart, serving UK car buyers and dealers.
• CarGurus UK: International used car marketplace with a strong UK presence, differentiated by transparent pricing analytics and dealer ratings. Competes directly for the same UK used-car search demand and dealer marketing spend.
• PistonHeads: UK automotive marketplace with a strong enthusiast and performance/luxury car focus, plus editorial content. Comparable as a specialist UK car listing platform with content-led discovery and dealer/private seller listings.
• Gumtree: Major UK horizontal classifieds platform with a sizable used cars and vehicles vertical alongside other categories. Comparable on the private-seller C2C vehicle listings and the broader classifieds experience Exchange and Mart also offers.
• Parkers: UK car review and classifieds platform with strong content (reviews, news, advice) and a used car search function. Comparable as a content-led UK vehicle marketplace serving both consumers and dealers.
• Car and Classic: UK and European marketplace focused on classic and collector vehicles, including auction-style listings. Comparable as a specialist UK automotive C2C platform with finance options and an enthusiast content angle.

Broad incumbents

• AutoScout24: Europe's largest online automotive marketplace, operating across multiple countries. Comparable as a large-scale automotive classifieds platform with dealer subscriptions, finance referrals, and multi-category vehicle listings.
• Cars.com: Leading US automotive marketplace connecting car shoppers with dealers and private sellers. Comparable as a large-scale vehicle listing and content platform with integrated dealer marketing, finance, and insurance offerings.

Emerging players

• Cazoo: UK online used car retailer offering browsing, financing, and home delivery. Partially comparable as a digital-first UK used vehicle platform targeting the same consumer shift away from showroom visits that Exchange and Mart also addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exchangemart
• Facebookfacebook.com/exchangeandmart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exchange-enterprises

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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