The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Vehicles
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used car stereo is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for car stereos, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £150 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £127 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £97 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £67 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £37 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a car stereo
- Single or double DIN size clearly stated
- Complete with cage, harness and trim
- Modern connectivity like Bluetooth and phone mirroring
- Recognised audio brands
What lowers it
- Missing cages and wiring harnesses
- Units still security-coded with no code supplied
- Failed CD mechanisms
- Very old units with no modern connectivity
How to work out what yours is worth
- State whether it is single or double DIN
- Confirm the cage, harness and any trim are included
- Supply the security code if the unit has one
Once you have those three answers you can place your own car stereo on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What must a car stereo listing include?
The DIN size and whether the cage and wiring harness are included. Without those a buyer cannot fit it.
What if the unit is security coded?
Supply the code. A coded unit without it is effectively locked and worth very little.
Do older units still sell?
For modest sums. Buyers increasingly want Bluetooth and phone mirroring, so state what connectivity it has.
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