PreHammer

Margin before the hammer · UK motor trade

About

What Is PreHammer?

UK vehicle-appraisal Chrome extension with live comps, MOT history and a maximum bid calculated locally from your own costs and target margin.

Who it is for

  • UK car flippers analysing AutoTrader, eBay and Gumtree listings.
  • Independent traders at BCA, Manheim, Copart and forecourt buying days.
  • Buyers who need margin maths and red flags before bidding or messaging.

Key features

  • PreHammer analyses AutoTrader, eBay and Gumtree listings in one click.
  • PreHammer returns BUY, PASS or DEPENDS verdict before you bid.
  • PreHammer gives one instant appraisal and four more after email confirmation.
  • PreHammer pulls live UK retail comps when you scan a listing.
  • PreHammer flags MOT mileage clocking against listing claims.
  • PreHammer Starter costs £9.99 per month for 200 appraisals.
  • PreHammer works on BCA, Manheim, Copart and forecourt listings.
  • PreHammer calculates maximum bid from dealer-set fees, costs and target margin.

Pricing

Free: 5 full appraisals, no card. Paid plans from £9.99/mo.

Category: Automotive · Chrome extension · Finance

Frequently asked questions

What is PreHammer?
PreHammer is a Chrome extension that appraises UK vehicle listings with live comps, MOT evidence and a maximum bid calculated from your own costs.
Is PreHammer free?
Yes to start. Run the first full appraisal without signup, then confirm your email for four more. No card is required.
PreHammer AutoTrader — does it work?
Yes. Open any AutoTrader listing in Chrome and click PreHammer for comps, MOT checks and margin maths.
PreHammer car flipping — how does it help?
PreHammer shows sourced retail comps and applies your saved buyer fee, prep, transport, selling costs and minimum margin before you bid.
How does PreHammer work?
Install the Chrome extension, save your deal assumptions locally, open a listing and click PreHammer. Market and vehicle evidence return from the server; your money and verdict are calculated in Chrome.
PreHammer vs manual research — why use it?
PreHammer pulls comps and MOT evidence in one click, then applies your saved deal costs. Manual checks across tabs take 10–20 minutes per car.
What are PreHammer Pro features?
Paid tiers add more monthly appraisals and comp lookups. Trader includes 500 appraisals and 2,000 comp lookups per month.
PreHammer eBay and Gumtree — supported?
Yes. PreHammer works on eBay Motors, Gumtree car ads, Facebook Marketplace and UK auction catalogues.
PreHammer price — how much does it cost?
5 appraisals free. Starter is £9.99 per month. Trader is £19.99 per month. Annual billing saves roughly two months.
PreHammer Chrome extension — how to install?
Install from the Chrome Web Store and open a supported listing. The first appraisal needs no key or signup; subscribers paste their key once after checkout.