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Selling your car

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

Advice 4 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 5 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 year ago

Advertising your car

Creating a new advert on Auto Trader? Check out these top tips on how to create an effective and eye-catching advert.
Advice 1 year ago

Meeting a potential buyer

There’s no need to be nervous when meeting a potential buyer for your car. Just follow our top tips on making appointments, arranging test drives and more.
Advice 1 year ago

How to safely sell your car

Watch our three top tips to help ensure you stay safe when you’re selling a used car and read more information below.
Advice 1 year ago

Selling a car: receiving payment

Once you’ve negotiated and agreed a price, it’s time to receive a payment. This article covers the different types of payment, and advice on how to securely transfer funds.
Advice 1 year ago

Why sell your car 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 1 year ago

Getting your car ready to sell

Sell your car quickly and for the best price by getting it ready for sale. This guide covers everything you'll need to do before selling your car
Advice 2 years ago

Top tips to stay safe online

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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.

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