The Internet has become a great place to buy and sell new and used cars. Within minutes, you can advertise your vehicle for sale by posting your ad on various free and paid classified ad systems. Compared to traditional newspaper advertising, selling your car online can be easy, fast, and can also save you money.
Here are some simple tips for selling your car online:
Research your selling price
Part of a successful sale involves a reasonable price that buyers will be interested in making an offer for. If your asking price is too high, buyers may not be interested in contacting you. Initially, start by researching your used vehicle prices in your local newspaper, you may be surprised to find a wide range of prices for the particular make and model of your vehicle.
Create an email sales account
Sometimes you may receive spam emails, you may want to separate your sales inquiries from your personal or business email account. Visit Google Mail, Yahoo Mail, or Hotmail for a free email account where you can receive inquiries and emails about the items you’re selling.
Photo ads sell
People online want to see what they are buying. People look for the color, the condition, and any additional accessories their vehicle may have. Although you may not need to post every photo of your car or truck, take as many photos of your car in case a buyer wants to see more photos of your sale item.
Mention that it is a private sale or for sale by owner in your ad
Some people like to deal with people directly and may be apprehensive if they know they will be dealing with a dealer. Not to mention car dealerships, it’s simply a matter of personal choice.
Selling a car privately also ensures that you will get the best possible price and that the buyer will get the best possible deal.
prepare your car
Thoroughly clean your car or truck inside and out. Buyers love a clean vehicle and it makes a great impression. Consider spending some money to have it professionally detailed.
Provide a lot of information in your ad
Buyers want to know everything about their car: when was it built, are you the original owner, how many miles or kilometers is on the vehicle, was the engine rebuilt, and more. Listing a lot of information in your ad shows that you pay attention to detail and have nothing to hide when selling your car.
If you have photos of the vehicle posted on a website somewhere, please provide a link to that site. Tell the potential buyer how to contact him; by email or by phone. Optional is to list where the car is located so people can come and see it at their leisure. Some car dealers even indicate what their viewing hours are: mornings, evenings, weekends.
Don’t be afraid to put “OBO” (or best offer) in your ad. This tells car buyers that you are willing to negotiate the price of the vehicle and that you are ready to sell your car.
Advertise your car on Internet car classified systems
There are many free and paid car classifieds systems on the internet where you can post your used car ad. Some will accept photos, while others will simply offer a text ad. Initially, start by looking for local ads within your city or state. National ad systems will give you more coverage, but they may also charge you for your listing.
