Sell Your Car Online

There’s a variety of ways in which to sell or trade a car. Depending on the market in which you live, you may want to sell it to a dealership or go it alone using postings in a local newspaper. If print ads fail to bring the offers you’re looking for, you may choose to sell or trade your car over the Internet.

Launch your Internet browser and make your way to a site such as eBay motors or AutoTrader.com.

Select the “Sell” or “Sell your car” option (depending on what site you are using).

Select the kind of ad you need. The duration of ads varies depending on how much you choose to pay. Most ads cost $10 to $50. Some ads only stay up for a few weeks, while others stay up until you sell your car.

Fill out the information about your car, including the make, model and year, the style type (two or four doors), engine size and accessories such as anti-lock breaks, DVD player or alloy wheels. Also fill in your asking price.

Upload pictures of your car, showcasing both the exterior and interior from various  angles.

Fill in your payment information and submit your ad. When a potential buyer is interested in your vehicle, you will receive an email message. Once someone contacts you and makes an offer, you can accept the offer, make a counteroffer or express interest in a trade. (Someone looking to buy a car usually has one he no longer wants.)  Continue such dialogs with interested potential buyers until you reach an agreement.