Selling your car

How to prepare and advertise your car to get the best value, dealing with buyers and what paperwork you need

Advice 2 years ago

Tips on selling a used car safely

Watch our short film to go through three top tips that will help ensure that you stay safe when you're selling a used car, and then read our full article below

Advice 2 years ago

What are your responsibilities when selling a car?

From being able to sell the car in the first place, to advertising it fairly, anyone selling a car has many obigations to fulfil

Advice 2 years ago

What paperwork do you need to do when selling a car?

Even when the deal is done, there are still a few loose ends to tie up

Advice 2 years ago

How should you take payment for your car?

As with so much in the car-selling process, there are simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe

Advice 2 years ago

How should you take photos?

You can be pretty certain that the first thing people will look at in an advert are the pictures of your car, so you need to make sure they stand out.

Advice 2 years ago

How to attract more interest for your advert

Are you thinking of selling your car? There are a few simple hints and tips to help you sell your car as quickly and easily as possible. Watch our video to find out more.

Advice 1 week ago

Should I buy a car with outstanding finance?

With more and more cars being bought on finance, it’s possible the car you’re looking to buy might have finance owing on it. What can you do in that situation?

News 2 months ago

Sell your car for free on Auto Trader

If your car is valued at £1,000 or less, Auto Trader will let you list and sell it for free.

Advice 4 months ago

How can I sell a car with outstanding finance?

More and more buyers are using finance schemes to buy new and used cars, but what happens when you need to get rid of the car before you've finished paying off the full amount?

Advice 2 years ago

How should you let people test drive your car?

Caution is the watchword before you let anyone get behind the wheel of your car

Advice 2 years ago

Where should you sell your car?

Choosing where to sell your car is an important decision, weighing up the pros and cons of various possibilities

Advice 2 years ago

How do you value your car?

Pricing your car right is crucial to a successful sale

Advice 2 years ago

How to place an advert with Auto Trader

Are you thinking of selling your car? You could place an advert on Auto Trader in just 3 simple steps. Watch our video to find out more.

Advice 2 years ago

Top tips to stay safe online when buying a car

Buying a vehicle can be a safe and straightforward process, as long as you take these few simple steps to protect yourself when buying online.

Advice 2 years ago

How to spot and avoid potential scams

Cybercrime is becoming part and parcel of everyday life, so here we explain the possible problems you may face and how you can protect yourself from the fraudsters

Advice 2 years ago

How to ensure your payment is made safely

No matter whether you're buying or selling, a smooth payment is the best way to end a successful transaction. Here, we explain how to take the risk out of making or receiving a payment using the main options that are available. Whichever method you choose, though, never send money for a vehicle you haven't seen.

Advice 2 years ago

Why you should know who your buyer is

If you're contacted by a company promising to buy your car or claiming to have buyers ready and waiting, beware. These are usually scams, and some even use the Auto Trader name to appear legitimate

Advice 2 years ago

How do you close the deal?

Forward planning will help to ease what can be a tricky process

Advice 2 years ago

What can I do with a used car’s remaining warranty?

In many cases, a car's warranty can be transferred to its new owner, but as ever, the devil is in the detail.

Advice 2 years ago

Why you should sell with Auto Trader

Are you thinking of selling your car? You could place an advert on Auto Trader in just three simple steps. Watch our video below to find out more

Advice 2 years ago

What can you do if your car is not selling?

If your car isn’t generating as much interest as you would like, there are two things that it’s really easy to change – and they’re almost certainly the two things that buyers look at first in any advert.

Advice 2 years ago

How to sell your car with Auto Trader

Auto Trader has been around since 1977, helping over half a million people sell their car each year

Advice 2 years ago

How should you write an advert?

A good advert can help to sell a car more quickly and for more money, so it's important to do it as well as possible

Advice 2 years ago

Is it worth the cost of carrying out minor repairs?

Some repairs are worthwhile, but don't feel you have to fix every little thing

Advice 2 years ago

How do you deal with buyers?

Reaching agreement about the price with a buyer is perhaps the most exciting part of selling a car

Advice 2 years ago

How can you deal with canvassers, and avoid scams and fraudulent buyers?

Taking sensible precautions can help deal with some of the potential perils in the car-selling process

Advice 2 years ago

How should you prepare your car before selling it?

A clean and tidy car isn't just easier to sell, it gives a buyer less chance to haggle

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