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Want to sell your car fast? Using Craigslist is a great way to contact potential buyers quickly and without a middle man (plus, it doesn’t cost anything to put an ad up). If this is your first time selling a car on your own, you probably have a few questions about the process. That’s why we’ve written this article to walk you through step by step to sell your car quickly and safely on Craigslist.
Best Practices for Selling Your Car on Craigslist
- Research the market price of your vehicle.
- Clean and detail your car.
- Write a detailed ad with pictures.
- Gather all of your car’s documentation.
- Meet people for test drives.
- Negotiate and notarize the sale.
- Notify the DMV of the sale.
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QuestionIs it good to sell a car on Craigslist, or should I use another platform?Bryan HambyBryan Hamby is the owner of Auto Broker Club, a trusted auto brokerage in Los Angeles, California. He founded Auto Broker Club in 2014 out of a passion for cars and a unique talent for customizing the car dealership process to be on the buyer’s side. With 1,400+ deals closed, and a 90% customer retention rate, Bryan’s focus is to simplify the car buying experience through transparency, fair pricing, and world class customer service.
Professional Auto BrokerThe pros of Craigslist are that you can be very focused in terms of who you're selling to. The listing can be very local, so you won't need to go far when you're meeting potential buyers. You also don't have to pay a whole lot to list the vehicle, which a lot of other platforms require. The big downside is the scammers. There tend to be a lot of them on that platform, so choose your buyer carefully. -
QuestionHow would I put a 1993 Camaro on Craigslist?Community AnswerYou would first need to make an account to be able to post and sell items. Once this is done, you would want to create a post and select a category to place it in, then give detailed descriptions of the car and supply adequate pictures of both the exterior and interior.
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QuestionWhen selling a car, do I have to state cash only?Community AnswerIf you want to be safe, ask for cash only. Meet at a bank to make sure the money is not fake.
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- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/whats-my-car-worth/
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-to-create-a-good-classified-car-ad/
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-to-create-a-good-classified-car-ad/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/how-to-sell-your-car/
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-to-create-a-good-classified-car-ad/
- ↑ https://www.edmunds.com/sell-car/sell-your-car-safely.html
- ↑ Bryan Hamby. Professional Auto Broker. Expert Interview. 11 June 2019.
- ↑ https://www.edmunds.com/sell-car/sell-your-car-safely.html
- ↑ https://www.edmunds.com/sell-car/sell-your-car-safely.html
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-to-sell-a-car-without-a-title/
- ↑ Bryan Hamby. Professional Auto Broker. Expert Interview. 11 June 2019.
- ↑ https://www.dmv.pa.gov/VEHICLE-SERVICES/Title-Registration/Pages/Buying-a-Vehicle.aspx
- ↑ https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicle-registration/buying-and-selling-vehicle/tips-selling-vehicle
- ↑ https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/selling-vehicle-florida/
About This Article
To sell a car on Craiglist, go to the Craigslist website, click “Create a Posting," and select “For Sale by Owner.” Next, title your ad with the car’s year, make, and model. Then, list your selling price, location, odometer reading, fuel and transmission type, number of cylinders, and any other important technical specifications. Finally, include your contact information and upload several attractive, well-lit photos of your car that accurately represent its appearance. For tips on responding to inquiries and identifying spam, read on!
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