How To Sell A Car Online

If you’re planning to sell your car, you have countless options, including selling your car online. Numerous people have had exceptional results selling their cars online by reaching more people and getting a better price for their vehicle. With a few simple steps you can easily sell your car online, and the best news is, many reputable sites allow you to put your ad online for free.

Research the value of your car. An excellent resource for getting an estimated price for your vehicle includes the Auto Bluebook. When looking up your vehicle, pay close attention to the condition of your vehicle and consider a price in the ballpark of what the bluebook suggests. Oftentimes, the price mentioned ranges closer to the high end, so keep that in mind when deciding on your price.

Clean your car inside and out.  A clean car always looks better and more appealing to the buyer’s eye. Take time and also wax your car. Use a good window cleaner so you don’t have streaks left when cleaning your windows. Get auto air freshener and use just a touch of scent. A “New Car” scent appeals to more people than fruity or flowery scents.

Take quality pictures. You want to take clear and detailed pictures of the interior as well as the exterior. Put yourself in the customer’s shoes and ask yourself what would attract you to purchase this vehicle. Include pictures of the interior, exterior, as well as the engine. Download pictures to your computer and save as a JPG file.

Write a detailed and precise ad. Be sure to include all the extras the car has to offer, such as anti-lock brakes, a cd player, or the fact you just replaced the engine. Also include maintenance records; this helps show the care and attention you gave the car while in your possession. In addition, include details of anything wrong with your car. You certainly don’t want a hundred calls about your car, and the callers end up not interested because you forgot to mention the car doesn’t currently run. Save your ad to a Word document so you can copy to the websites where you plan to post your ad.

Decide on your asking price. Consider a price slightly above what you want to actually to receive from the sale of your car. Be prepared for lookers to ask if you will accept a lower price. People normally do this, especially dealers, and some will insult you with an offer that is unbelievably low. It’s up to you to decide your bottom price.

Decide on three or more sites to place your ad. Of course, you can place your ad on just one site, but for more exposure and faster responses, it’s recommended to choose more than one. You may also consider investing a few dollars at a well known, high traffic site, to get more views and faster results.

Post your ads and pictures to each site. Double-check your ad for typos before posting.

For quicker and faster results, try to post on a Thursday. More people take off from work on Fridays and have weekends free, allowing them time to check out your vehicle if they’re truly interested. Soon you’ll have your car sold and your wallet will feel fatter.