Selling a car: where to sell my carWhere to sell your car

Selling a car can be a tricky business. But, armed with the right know-how, even first-time sellers can seal the deal quickly and easily.

With the correct know-how, selling a car should not be a daunting process

Aside from a home, for many of us a car is the most valuable single thing we own. Selling a car isn't something we do often and doing it right demands a bit of time, energy, attention to detail and research.

If you're daunted by the thought of selling a car, you are wise. While not every car trader is a crook, buyers and sellers are cheated. Car sales prompt more complaints to consumer watchdogs than any other transaction, except for purchasing property.

Tips for selling a car

Often when selling car, the biggest worry is not knowing how best to bag a successful sale. Do you place a car advert and sell the car yourself, take what a dealer offers in part-exchange, get it listed on eBay or enter it into an auction? No one route is right for everyone, but each way of selling a car has its strengths, depending on what you are selling, how much effort you are willing to make and how quickly you need an outcome.

In this section, we look at the pros and cons of each method of selling a car, helping you avoid potential pitfalls on the way to securing the best price.

Armed with the correct know-how, it’s perfectly possible to sell a car easily, even if it is your first time. Let's start by looking at which method will work best for you when selling a car.

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