Motorwatch - car price tracker

Motorwatch - car and bike price tracker AutoTrader UK, Pistonheads, Cinch and MCN

Motorwatch: Track Car & Bike Prices Easily

Motorwatch - car price tracker is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users track vehicle prices across popular platforms such as AutoTrader UK, Pistonheads, Cinch, and MCN. With over 11 million unique vehicles recorded, it provides users with essential tools to negotiate better deals by displaying price and percentage changes. The extension also includes an MOT checker and values user privacy without requiring personal information. Stay informed with verified price updates and support through various channels.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.81
(64)
Version: 0.7.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-03)
Creation date: 2023-08-21
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.motorwatch.co.uk/*
  • *://*.autotrader.co.uk/*
  • *://heycar.com/uk/autos?*
  • *://www.motors.co.uk/*
  • *://www.pistonheads.com/*
  • *://www.gumtree.com/search?*
  • *://www.gumtree.com/search*search_category=cars*
  • *://www.gumtree.com/search*search_category=motorbikes-scooters*
  • *://www.gumtree.com/cars-vans-motorbikes/motorbikes-scooters*
  • *://www.gumtree.com/search*search_category=vans*
  • See more
Size: 142.34K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Motorwatch - car price tracker (v0.1.0)
624 4.43 (7)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Invaluable for car buyers to track price history
  • Helps users avoid overpaying by showing price fluctuations
  • User-friendly interface that integrates well with Autotrader
  • Provides real-time tracking of prices and MOT history
  • Helpful tool in negotiations when buying cars
Cons
  • MOT history feature is limited, only showing advisories
  • Extension does not remember license plates for easy access
  • Some price changes may not be tracked accurately or immediately
  • Requires refreshing for proper updates on listings
  • Randomized pricing appears for some listings due to finance toggles
Most mentioned
  • Price tracking and history visibility
  • MOT history limitations
  • Ease of use and user-friendly
  • Integration with Autotrader
  • Impact on negotiation confidence
User reviews
Mostly using it for MOT history, but I wish that the extension would remember license plates (for MOT history) so I don't have to retype it each time I go back to the car I already visited. Edit: updated the review as previously mentioned bugs are now fixed.

Fantastic
by Lyndon Millar, 2025-01-09

invaluable when thinking of buying a car , a very helpful tool
by Steven Robinson, 2024-12-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Motorwatch - car price tracker requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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