Sell your car part 1: Clean it
Sell your car part 2: Price it right
Sell your car part 3: Write the advert
Sell your car part 4: Take pictures
Sell your car part 5: Place an advert

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30 minutes
What it's worth: the difference between a quick sale and a long one

Advertise your car on Auto Trader

What you need:

• Access to a computer
• Your car’s details
• Glass’s guide

Directions:

View our step-by-step guide with the image below:

Research

1. Find out your car’s exact model and specification by checking the vehicle handbook.
2. Estimate your car’s value by browsing adverts for similar models on Auto Trader.
3. Get an expert Glass’s valuation online.
4. Contact a car dealer to get an idea of your car's trade-in value – anything you get over this will be a profit
5. Contact an owners club – some offer valuation services. You may have to pay a fee to join.

Pricing your car

6. Take into consideration mileage, the model and condition of your car.
7. Is it a rare model, special edition, one in demand or no longer manufactured?
8. Consider any extras your car has.
9. Take depreciation into account – how many years have you owned the car?
10. You can price your car slightly higher to avoid being substantially haggled down – but be aware you may receive less response from buyers.

For more information, read our full guide to setting a price for your car.

In the next part of our advertising your car guide, find out how to write a good advert with a higher response rate.

Advertise your car on Auto Trader

More advice:

Sell your car part 1: Clean it
Sell your car part 2: Price it right
Sell your car part 3: Write the advert
Sell your car part 4: Take pictures
Sell your car part 5: Place an advert