The internet has become a great place to buy and sell used car, trucks and various automobiles. In a matter of minutes, you can advertise your vehicle for sale by posting your custom ad on various paid and free classified ad systems. Compared to traditional newspaper advertising, selling your car on the Internet can be easy, fast and can save you money as well.
The following are a few simple tips for selling your car on the Internet:
Research your used car selling price
Part of a successful sale involves a resonable selling price which buyers will be interested in submitting an offer on. If your sale price is too high, buyers may not be interested in contacting you at all. Initially start by researching your local newspaper for prices for your used vehicle, you may be surprised to find a wide range in price for the particular make and model of your vehicle. Research details for similarities and determine what your selling price will be.
Create an email selling account
Junk emails are everywhere. At times you may receive junk emails, you may want to seperate 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 receiving inquiries and emails about the items you are selling.
Photo advertisements sell – really!
People online want to see what they are buying. Car buyers look for color, condition and any additional automotive accessories that your vehicle may have. Although you may not need to post all your car or truck photos, take as many pictures of your car in case a buyer wants to see or have your email more photos of your sales item. Be ready.
FSBO – Mention that it is a private sale or for sale by owner in your ad
Some people like to deal with people direct and may be apprehensive if they know they will be dealing with a dealership. Not to say anything about automotive dealerships, but it is simply a matter of personal choice. The auto consumer will have the perception that there will be no middleman fees and will want to deal direct with the seller.
Selling a car privetly also ensures that you will get the best possible price and the buyer will get the best possible deal.
Clean it up! Get your car ready
Thoroughly clean your car or truck inside and out. Buyers love a clean vehicle and it makes a great impression. Remember the new vehicle smell? Consider spending some money on having your car or truck professionally detailed.
Give lot’s of details and information
Auto buyers want to know everything about your car. If possible, list the following information in your advertisement:
- What year your car or truck was built
- The amount of miles or kilometers on the vehicle
- Has there been any damage to the vehicle?
- Was the engine ever rebuilt?
- What conditions are the tires in?
- Would you consider trades?
- Any auto accessories or add-on made to the vehicle
- Are you willing to negotiate the price of the vehicle
- Method of contact and viewing availability
Providing lot’s of information in your advertisement shows that you pay attention to detail and that you have nothing to hide when selling your used car.
If you have photos of the vehicle posted on a website somewhere, provide a link to that site. Indicate to the potential buyer how to contact you; by email or by phone. Optional is to list where the car is located so that people can come and view it at their leisure. Some auto sellers even indicate what their viewing times are: mornings, evenings, weekends.
Don’t be affraid 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 paid and free car classified ad system on the Internet where you can post your used car ad to. Some will accept photos while others simply offer a text ad. Initially start out by searching for local ads within your city or state. National ad systems will provide you with a larger coverage, but may also charge your for your listing.
Quick list of places to post your car classified ad:
- AutoMotoAds Free Auto Ads
- Cars.com Used Car Classifieds
- Craigslist
- eBay Motors
- Kijiji
- USFreeAds
- Yahoo Autos
Best of luck to getting your car sold on the Internet!
