At £79 a month, MotorDesk’s Starter plan covers five cars for sale, plus VAT. CarDealerCMS covers unlimited cars for £79 with no VAT added, and lists every car on Local Car Sales.
From each provider’s own website on 26 September 2026. Plans change, so check the details with them.
| CarDealerCMS | MotorDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 a month | £79 + VAT a month (Starter) |
| VAT | No VAT added — £79 is the whole amount | Prices exclude VAT at 20%: £94.80 a month with VAT |
| Cars at that price | Unlimited | 5 cars for sale (25 cars is £149 + VAT) |
| DMS and invoicing | Included: stock book, invoicing, VAT margin scheme, profit per car, customers, diary, workshop | Included |
| Own marketplace for your stock | Local Car Sales listing included | None stated |
| Website domain | Your own domain, included | Free domain included |
| Contract and setup | Month to month, no setup fee | No setup fee or minimum term |
MotorDesk’s £79 plan covers five cars for sale. CarDealerCMS has no car limit at the same price.
£79 is the whole amount. MotorDesk’s prices exclude VAT, so its £79 is £94.80.
Every car is listed on Local Car Sales, our national used car marketplace.
A .co.uk domain is registered for you as part of the £79.
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No VAT added, no setup fee, no contract. 30 days free, no card needed.