Checked 26 September 2026

CarDealerCMS vs MotorDesk

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.

What you get for the money

From each provider’s own website on 26 September 2026. Plans change, so check the details with them.

CarDealerCMSMotorDesk
Price£79 a month£79 + VAT a month (Starter)
VATNo VAT added — £79 is the whole amountPrices exclude VAT at 20%: £94.80 a month with VAT
Cars at that priceUnlimited5 cars for sale (25 cars is £149 + VAT)
DMS and invoicingIncluded: stock book, invoicing, VAT margin scheme, profit per car, customers, diary, workshopIncluded
Own marketplace for your stockLocal Car Sales listing includedNone stated
Website domainYour own domain, includedFree domain included
Contract and setupMonth to month, no setup feeNo setup fee or minimum term

Why dealers choose CarDealerCMS

Unlimited cars for £79

MotorDesk’s £79 plan covers five cars for sale. CarDealerCMS has no car limit at the same price.

No VAT on top

£79 is the whole amount. MotorDesk’s prices exclude VAT, so its £79 is £94.80.

A marketplace included

Every car is listed on Local Car Sales, our national used car marketplace.

Your domain, included

A .co.uk domain is registered for you as part of the £79.

CarDealerCMS or MotorDesk?

What is the difference between CarDealerCMS and MotorDesk?
Both include a website and a DMS. At £79 a month MotorDesk covers five cars for sale and adds VAT (£94.80); CarDealerCMS covers unlimited cars for £79 with no VAT added and lists every car on Local Car Sales.
How much does CarDealerCMS cost?
£79 a month with no VAT added, no setup fee and no contract. One plan: unlimited cars, your website, the DMS and a listing on Local Car Sales, our national used car marketplace. 30 days free to try it.
Can I move my cars across from MotorDesk?
Usually, yes: your cars, details and photos. Start the free trial, tell us where your stock is now and we will bring it across, so your new site is ready to look at before you pay anything.
Does CarDealerCMS send my stock to other marketplaces?
Yes. Your stock goes to Cazoo, AutoVillage, CarSite and MotorVillage from one feed URL, and to eBay and Facebook, as well as your own website and Local Car Sales.

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