Selling
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Sell my car: The complete car selling guide
Selling a vehicle is easy – and with our help you can get the most money for your car in the shortest time.
We show you how to clean your vehicle, take the best pictures and write the best advert to ensure you sell your car first time with minimum fuss.
Sections to help you
How to sell your car
Get the most for your car with our selling guide.
Place a car advertisement on Auto Trader
Reach over 10 million people every month.
Setting the price of your car
We show you how to get the true market value for your car.
Wash your car: complete expert guide
Washing your car can add hundreds of pounds to its value.
Wording your car advert
Read our complete guide to wording your advert.
Preparing your car for sale
From washing your car to repairing damage.
Dealing with buyers
We tell you what you should and shouldn't do.
Seal the deal
Get the most money for your car and a quick sale in five steps.
Car Depreciation Advice
We help you to beat costly depreciation.
Sell Safe
Stay safe with our essential selling advice.
Essential test drive advice
We list the do's and don'ts of the test drive.
Canvassers
Read our advice on how to avoid being a victim of fraud.