Cinch is an online marketplace for UK used cars that aggregates thousands of inspected vehicles, each backed by a minimum six‑month MOT and a 90‑day warranty. It offers flexible financing, instant part‑exchange valuations, and faff‑free delivery or collection, plus optional cinchCover protection and fixed‑price servicing and MOTs, providing a single end‑to‑end solution for buying and maintaining a used car.
Funding
$64.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Finding a reliable, affordable used car in the UK often involves visiting multiple dealers, negotiating prices, and dealing with hidden fees, limited financing options, and uncertain vehicle condition. Additionally, arranging servicing, MOTs, and warranty coverage can be fragmented and time‑consuming.
Solution
Cinch operates an online marketplace that aggregates thousands of inspected used cars, each backed by a minimum six‑month MOT and a 90‑day warranty. Buyers can purchase outright or choose flexible finance plans such as Hire Purchase or Personal Contract Purchase, with instant part‑exchange valuations to reduce the purchase price. The platform offers faff‑free home delivery or collection from over 100 locations, and includes optional cinchCover protection and a 14‑day money‑back guarantee. Integrated servicing and MOT booking at fixed prices further streamlines ownership, giving customers a single end‑to‑end solution for acquiring and maintaining a used vehicle.
Target Audience
UK consumers seeking a transparent, hassle‑free way to buy or finance a used car, including first‑time buyers, those with existing vehicles to trade in, and customers who value online purchasing, delivery, and bundled after‑sales support.
Features
- Over 8,500 quality‑checked used cars listed online, each with a minimum six‑month MOT and 90‑day warranty
- Flexible financing options (HP, PCP) with instant online quotes and deposits as low as £0
- Instant part‑exchange valuation and settlement of existing finance contracts
- Home delivery to mainland GB and Isle of Wight or free collection from 100+ partner locations
- 14‑day money‑back guarantee with free collection if the buyer changes their mind
- Optional cinchCover products (extended warranty, scratch‑and‑dent, wheel, tyre insurance) purchasable at checkout
- Fixed‑price servicing and MOTs from £129.95 and £39.95, available at any Marshall store nationwide