How To Write An Ad To Sell Your Car

Step 1: You Will Need

Step 2: Model

If you're not sure of the exact model of your car check your MOT papers. This also includes the engine size, which can determine the cost of the insurance

Include whether your vehicle has an alarm or immobiliser as this affects the price of insurance and adds value to your vehicle.

Step 3: Year and Number Plate

The year of manufacture may also be found on your MOT papers along with the first letter of the number plate.

Step 4: Number of Owners

Look through the old MOTs to figure out the number of owners the car has had.

Step 5: Mileage

Inside the car on the display panel behind the steering wheel you can see the mileage your car has done.

Step 6: Documents

Check if you have all the relevant documents which include Tax MOT, V5, previous MOTs and any maintenance receipts. Mention when the Tax and MOT run out.

Step 7: Colour

Always include the colour it's surprising how important it is to some.

Step 8: Photo

Having a photo will make your car sell faster and rid you of lots of time wasters.

Step 9: One lady Owner

There's a few things that seem tempting but aren't recommended such as: One Lady Owner, first to see will buy, no time wasters, beautiful condition. The experts say these phrases wont help.

Print off, place the ad in your local paper, LOOT, on car trading websites, or in the window of your car. Good luck!