Auto Trader Blog

Are you selling your car? You may be interested in reading our car advertising guides for tips on wording your advert and preparing your car for sale.

We know you want to sell your car as fast as possible, and our hints and tips will help you find a buyer in no time.

Our advice covers all bases and includes everything from the basics of making your car spic and span by giving it a wash, to more subtle tricks like using a sweet smelling air freshener to woo buyers.

And, when it comes to wording your advert we can point you in the right direction by letting you know all the important facts to include and the right phrases too.

Auto Trader publishes more car selling advice than any other website, and it’s constantly evolving.

If you think of something we have left out we would like you to tell us your useful hints and tips.

On average a car advertised on Auto Trader sells in just two weeks, but we think you can do even better.

We have recently added video slideshows to Auto Trader classified ads, giving you a fresh and dynamic perspective on the car you’re viewing. At the moment they are only available to car dealers.

Have you sold your cars in record time? Think you’ve written the perfect advert? Tell us how you did it by leaving a comment below.

At the moment they are only available to car dealers. Would you like to see video slideshows available when you submit your ad?

Car Advertising Guide
All you need to know before advertising a car on the net.

Wording your Advert
It’s your first point of contact with potential buyers, so it’s important the advert conveys the right message.

Preparing your Car for Sale
Experts reckon that just by cleaning your car, you can add £100s to its value; a day’s effort will certainly be time well spent.

Setting a Price
If you get the price wrong, you’ll either have your car on your hands for weeks, or be taken for a mug…neither is desirable, or necessary.