Can I sell a vehicle via auction for a relative who has passed away? For now, we're only able to accept vehicles you own to sell at auction. This means the V5C logbook needs to be in your name. Related articles How long does the auction take? Can I still drive my vehicle if I've sold it through auction? Can I sell at auction if I have finance on my vehicle? What is a trade seller on Auto Trader? How long do I need have owned my car before selling it at auction?