Cars, found for you
Buy a luxury or supercar in the UK. Just say the car.
Tailyr is a conversational car finder for the cars filters can't describe. Type LAF and it knows you mean the Ferrari LaFerrari. Ask for a 911 with the Chrono Pack and it knows you mean the Porsche Sport Chrono Package. Tailyr works out who has the car, on the market or off it, and introduces you privately.
Tell Tailyr the car you want, in your own words
Search boxes make you translate a car into dropdowns. Tailyr doesn't. Describe the car as you would to a specialist, and it asks the questions a specialist would ask.
How Tailyr finds a car, three ways
On the network
Commercial partners list inventory on Tailyr. If your car is already there, you hear about it in the first conversation.
Sourced for you
If it isn't listed, Tailyr's Elite Specialists can source the car on your behalf, whether that is a particular spec, a colour combination or a limited run.
Discreet and off-market
For cars that must not be advertised, Tailyr works only with owners, principals and authorised mandate holders, never with brokers claiming access.
Why spec and shorthand matter when you buy a car
At this level, two cars with the same badge can be very different. Options, build dates and rarity change the car, and they change the value. A good brief carries all of it, and so does a good search.
| You say | It means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| LAF | Ferrari LaFerrari | A tiny production run, so provenance, ownership history and coupé or Aperta decide everything. |
| Chrono Pack | Porsche Sport Chrono Package | A sought-after option that changes the car's desirability, and it is easy to describe wrongly in a listing. |
| Extended leather | Porsche extended leather interior | Availability and specification vary by generation and model year, so check the exact car against the build. |
| PTS | Paint to Sample | A factory-commissioned colour that can move value significantly in either direction. |
| PCCB | Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes | An option with real ownership cost implications, so it is worth knowing before you buy. |
| Touring, RS, GT3 | Specific model variants | The same family can mean very different cars. Tailyr confirms the variant you mean. |
What you can ask Tailyr to find
Tailyr covers the cars people search for when the standard marketplace won't do: supercars and hypercars, limited editions, collectors' Porsches, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, and cars with a particular specification.
Don't see the car you want? Ask anyway. Tailyr and its Elite Specialists can source cars that are not yet listed.
Before you buy: the checks that matter
Whichever route a car arrives by, do the work before money moves. These are the checks serious buyers make:
- Match the VIN to the documents. The chassis number on the car, the V5C and the service records should agree.
- Run a vehicle history check. Look for outstanding finance, theft markers and previous write-offs.
- Review the MOT and service history. Gaps, mileage jumps and missing stamps are worth questioning.
- Confirm ownership and VAT status. Know who is selling, and whether the VAT has been paid.
- Check the options against the build. A feature that matters to value should be evidenced, not just stated.
- Commission an independent inspection. A marque specialist, not the seller's mechanic.
Buying from a trader generally carries statutory consumer rights that a private sale doesn't, so know which you are dealing with. For a deeper read, see how high-value car sourcing works, and what discreet should mean when sourcing a car. Looking at the hypercar market? Read what is driving Daytona SP3 and F50 prices.
Private, from the first message
Permission first
Introductions are made only with your permission. Nobody receives your details unless you agree.
Deleted once handed over
Once your details are passed to a specialist, Tailyr deletes your identifying information from its network.
Made for offices too
Private offices, family offices and PAs can brief Tailyr on a principal's behalf. See Tailyr for private offices.
Popular searches
Car buying questions, answered
How do I buy a supercar or luxury car in the UK?
Start with the exact car, not a budget: model, generation, specification, colour, mileage ceiling and how soon you need it. Then find out who actually holds it, because the best cars are often never advertised. Tailyr does that in conversation. Describe the car, and Tailyr checks the partners on its network, and where the car is not listed, its Elite Specialists source it. Introductions are made only with your permission.
Can Tailyr find a car that is not advertised for sale?
Yes. Partners list inventory on the Tailyr network, and when what you want is not there, Tailyr's Elite Specialists can source it. For discreet, off-market cars, Tailyr works only with owners, principals and authorised mandate holders, never with brokers claiming access.
What do abbreviations like LAF and Chrono Pack mean?
LAF is shorthand for the Ferrari LaFerrari, and Chrono Pack is the Porsche Sport Chrono Package. Tailyr understands the language enthusiasts and dealers use, so you can write 'LAF', 'GT3 Touring with Chrono Pack' or 'PTS 911' the way you would say it, and it works out the car, the generation and the options you mean.
Does the model year matter for options such as Porsche extended leather?
It often does. Option availability, option codes and the way a feature is built can change between generations and model years, so a car described as having extended leather may or may not be the specification you want. Tailyr checks what you asked for against the car being offered, and you should confirm the build with the supplier and the car's documentation.
Is Tailyr an alternative to Autotrader, PistonHeads or carwow?
It does a different job. Those sites are marketplaces where you search listings yourself. Tailyr is a conversational introduction service: you describe the car, and it works out who has it, including cars that are not listed. Many buyers use both.
How do I find an off-market or discreet car?
Off-market cars move through owners and trusted introductions rather than public listings. Tailyr's Discreet Assets route works only with owners, principals and holders of an authorised mandate, so the person you reach is genuinely in a position to sell. Your details are shared only with your permission.
What checks should I make before buying a high-value car?
Confirm the VIN against the documents, run a vehicle history check for finance, theft and write-off records, review the MOT history and the full service record, confirm ownership and whether VAT has been paid, and commission an independent pre-purchase inspection from a marque specialist. For rare cars, also check provenance and that the options on the car match the build sheet.
Does Tailyr sell cars?
No. Tailyr is an introduction service. Nothing is bought or sold on Tailyr. Suppliers are independent businesses or owners responsible for their own listings, sales, payment and aftercare, and you should verify every detail with them.
Can a private office or personal assistant search on behalf of a principal?
Yes. Many requests come from private offices, family offices and PAs. Tailyr is built so that a brief can be given on a principal's behalf, and introductions are made only with permission.
Is my search private?
Yes. Tailyr is private by design. Once your details are passed to a specialist, Tailyr deletes your identifying information from its network, and the conversation without identifying details is kept for 12 months to improve the service. See the Privacy Policy for detail.
Find the car you actually want
Tell Tailyr the car, in your own words. It does the rest, and it does it privately.
Tailyr is an introduction service. Nothing is bought or sold on Tailyr, and suppliers are independent businesses or owners responsible for their own listings, sales, payment and aftercare. Tailyr does not give financial, legal or tax advice. Results are generated automatically, so verify details with the supplier. Available in the UK to adults aged 18 and over. Brand names are used only to describe the cars buyers ask for and imply no affiliation.