Selling your car online is one of the easiest ways of selling
because a specialist website will attract hundreds of potential
buyers all looking to buy a used car. A percentage of these will
be looking for the exact same make and model that you are
selling which means everyone wins.

Of course while there are hundreds of buyers out there, there
can also be many cars of the same make and model that you want
to sell. This means that you will have to do everything you can
to make yours standout above the rest and get people looking at
it with a view to coming and taking a test drive.

The first thing you should do when it comes to selling your car
online is prepare the car for viewing and for the photos which
you will take to put up alongside your listing. All websites
that offer advertisements for cars will allow you to put up at
least one photograph of your pride and joy and some encourage
you to include shots of the front, back, side and interior.
However before you take the pictures you need to give the car a
wash and polish. You also need to clean the interior of the car
and where possible remove any personal effects such as stuffed
animals on the back window or cushions on the back seat. While
you might think they add style to the car others could be put
off and this could affect the sale.

Make sure you go over the car washing and waxing and also
repair any minor chips in the paintwork, do not forget the wheel
arches and trims and when you have it looking spotless then
stand back and ask yourself if you would buy the car yourself.
If the answer is yes, then take the photos and your thoughts can
then turn to the actual wording of the listing that is going to
accompany the pictures and hopefully sell your car for you. The
wording is the most important aspect when it comes to selling
your car online.

You will of course want to make sure that you have the
essential facts about the car listed first; these would include
the exact make, model and type of car including engine size and
colour. Of course the price is essential and to get a good idea
of what similar cars are being advertised for you can take
advantage of the search engine that all specialist websites will
offer. Simply type in the model of car and year and you will be
presented with a list of cars similar to yours and can see what
price they range between. Of course take into account any extras
you have fitted to your car.

Once you have mentioned the essentials then you can go on to
describe any additional features that will make your car stand
out above similar cars. These can include such as any extra
security features you added, sunroof or stereo equipment. While
you do want to show your car in good light it is also essential
when selling your car online that you are totally honest about
any faults your car might have. Remember any serious buyers will
come to look at your car and will want to take it for a test
drive so faults will be found out.

About The Author: Louis Rix is a Director of NetCars
(http://www.netcars.co.uk), one of the UK's leading motoring
websites. First established in January 2000, its mission is to
become the UK's number one site for used car searches and
motoring information. NetCars also provide car finance, loans
and insurance.