Selling your car
Prepare, price, advertise and close the deal
Latest in Selling your car
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Writing a good car ad
What to put in your car ad, how to choose a price and how to be clear and honest so you get fewer pointless calls.
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Selling a damaged or non-running car
Your options when a car is crashed, broken or not worth fixing, and how to sell it honestly and safely.
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Sell privately or trade in?
A fair comparison of selling your car yourself, selling to a dealer or trading it in against a new purchase.
More guides
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Scams when selling a car
Common tricks aimed at car sellers, the warning signs and simple habits that keep your car and money safe.
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How to prepare your car for sale
Simple steps to clean, check and document your car so it sells faster and for a fairer price.
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Photos that help your car sell
How to take clear, honest photos of your car with just a phone, and which shots buyers expect to see.
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Car paperwork overview: what you need and when
The types of documents that go with owning, buying, selling and importing a car, and how to keep them in order.
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Dealing with buyers and tyre kickers
How to answer enquiries, host viewings, handle test drives and negotiate without wasting time or taking risks.
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Cleaning your car inside and out
A simple routine for washing, protecting and tidying a car without damaging the paint or the interior.
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Selling your car, step by step
Preparing the car and papers, writing an honest ad, safe viewings, payment and handover.
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How to value your car to sell it
A step-by-step way to a sensible asking price: facts, market range, adjustments, and a lowest price you will accept.