Don't get burned
buying a used car
Paste any AutoTrader or eBay listing into Telegram. Carl checks the price, flags the history risks, and tells you exactly what to do — personalised to you.
No card. No catch. Carl checks 3 cars free — then you decide.
What Carl sends you
A verdict in seconds, not hours
Carl
AskCarl Bot · usually responds instantly
🟢 VIEW IT
🚗 2020 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost ST-Line — £9,200 · 34,000 miles
✅ Fit: Hatchback under your £10k — ticks every box
💰 Price: About £300 below market for this spec and mileage in the North West — genuinely good value
📋 History: 2 owners, full Ford dealer history, MOT until March 2026, no advisories
⚠️ Risk: Insurance group 23 — call your insurer before you travel
👉 Next step: Book a viewing. Ask to see the last service invoice.
💬 Message to send →
Simple process
Up and running in 2 minutes
01
Sign up free
Enter your email. Carl asks you 7 quick questions about what you're looking for.
02
Open Telegram
Your magic link takes you straight into the @AskCarl_ukbot chat. No app to install.
03
Paste any listing
AutoTrader, eBay, Gumtree, Facebook. Carl sends back a full verdict in seconds.
Without Carl
- ✕Drive 3 hours to find the car's a write-off
- ✕Overpay £800 because you don't know the market
- ✕Miss the 2-year gap in the service history
- ✕Realise it's a scam after you've sent the deposit
With Carl
- ✓Know in 10 seconds if it's worth the drive
- ✓See exactly how it compares to market rate
- ✓Every history red flag flagged automatically
- ✓Spot scam signals before you reply to the seller
Why AskCarl
The expert friend you never had
Personalised to you
Carl knows your budget, your mileage, your must-haves. Every verdict is tailored — not generic.
Flags what you'd miss
Overpriced by £800. DPF risk for your mileage. Insurance group 32 at your age. The things dealers won't tell you.
Catches scams
Too-good-to-be-true price? Vague description? Carl flags every red flag automatically.
Tells you what to do
Not "it depends". Carl says: view it, call first, or skip — and gives you the exact message to send.
Early users
What buyers are saying
Saved me £600 on a Golf. Carl spotted the service history had a 2-year gap the seller never mentioned.
James T. · Bristol
2019 VW Golf
I was about to drive 3 hours to see a car. Carl flagged it as a scam in 10 seconds. Absolute lifesaver.
Priya M. · Manchester
2021 Honda Civic
Used it on 6 listings before I bought. Ended up with a car £800 under market. Well worth the fiver a month.
Dan R. · Leeds
2020 Ford Focus
Questions
Common questions
Which listing sites does Carl support?
AutoTrader, eBay Motors, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace. Just paste the URL into Telegram and Carl handles the rest.
Do I need to install anything?
Just Telegram — which you probably already have. No app download, no account setup beyond your email.
What does Carl actually check?
Price vs. market rate, mileage realism, service history, MOT status, number of previous owners, seller language, and scam signals. Every verdict is personalised to your budget and needs.
What if I don't have Telegram?
Telegram is free and takes 60 seconds to install. We use it because it's the fastest way to send you a full verdict — no app to build, no waiting.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, instantly. No questions, no cancellation fees. Cancel from your account page in one click.
Is my data safe?
We only store your email and the listing URLs you check. We never share your data with dealers or third parties.
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
£8.99
per month · cancel anytime
- ✓Unlimited car listing checks
- ✓Full personalised verdict every time
- ✓Price, history & scam analysis
- ✓Negotiation scripts included
- ✓Viewing checklist & seller questions
- ✓Cancel anytime, no questions asked
No credit card for the free trial. £8.99/month after.
✓If Carl doesn't save you money on your first check, email us — we'll refund your first month.