Advertising your used car is easier than ever before with all of the advances in communication and social networking in recent years. Selling a car online is quick and most of the work can be done from the comfort of your couch on a smartphone, although you can still use traditional advertising methods.

Using online tools such as Carmax to sell a car simplifies the process of finding a private buyer in your local area. Craigslist is also a popular free online website that will allow you to advertise your used car to locals.

There are numerous free and low-cost resources available online to help you sell your car.

Selling Tip: Create a new email address when creating online accounts to sell your car in order to avoid your primary email address from receiving scam and spam emails.

Online advertisements are effective because they reach a wide audience, and you can remove the ads once you have found a buyer and the sale is complete.

If you are planning on advertising your car, it can be a good idea to boost the car’s curb appeal by taking some time to wash and detail the vehicle’s interior and exterior. A clean car will look more appealing in the pictures you use in your online ads. 

Completing any necessary minor repairs or maintenance can also be a quick way to make your car more sellable. 

After your advertisements have gone up and you potential buyers have reached out, they will likely ask to come check out the car themselves. Be prepared to show them the vehicle and offer a test drive if necessary.