http://motorsearchuk.co.uk

6/19/2014 1

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk

Buying or selling a car should be a pleasant, hassle-free experience‚ and at Motor Search we do everything we can to make sure that's the case. Our handy hints and tips will ensure you stay safe online, whether you're buying or selling a car.

Sell Your Car On Motor Search

Selling Car

6/19/2014 2

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk 6/19/2014 3

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk 6/19/2014 4

Selling a car might sound daunting, but we’re here to help ensure it’s as quick and easy as possible.

Pricing your car correctly can mean you get a quick sale, so it’s worth taking the time to think the price through. • Try our Recommended Sale price tool, which is free and tells you how much similar cars to yours sell for on Motor Search • Get an expert car valuation with the CAP Motor Search valuation tool • Compare your car with similar models for sale privately on Motor Search • Consider your car’s mileage, age, condition and features for a more accurate price • Factor in room for the buyer to haggle

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk 6/19/2014 5

Motor Search does some of this work for you by automatically displaying your car’s basic details in the writing field. All you have to do is: • Ensure your ad reads well and sells your car’s strong points, without exaggerating • Write clearly, avoiding jargon or complicated terms e.g. ‘metallic red’ rather than ‘Fire Opal’ • Include key features and desirable equipment such as leather seats or air-conditioning • Include how long the tax and MOT has to run and any recorded service history • Keep the advert as concise as possible Good photos make it far more likely for you to have a successful sale quickly, and taking them needn’t take a long time. • Clean your car inside and out • Make sure your pictures are sharp and in focus • Take pictures when the car is well-lit and dry • Clear space around the car so you can get the whole car in • Photograph important details such as alloy wheels and don’t forget the interior

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk 6/19/2014 6

A clean car looks like a cared-for car, so spending a morning making it sparkle could add hundreds of pounds to its value. • A good wash creates the best first impression • Cleaning the interior is essential and an air-freshener might help • Check – and top up – oil and water levels and make sure the tyres are correctly inflated • Gather all the paperwork and arrange it so buyers can examine it easily Buyers will almost always want a test drive and to inspect your car thoroughly before handing over any money. • Always ensure any buyer test driving your car is suitably insured – if not fully covered by their normal insurer they should obtain temporary car insurance for the test drive. Ask to see proof first • Never leave the buyer alone with the car keys and turn off the engine if you swap drivers • Give the buyer time to view the car and let them arrange further inspections if they want to

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk 6/19/2014 7

Occasionally sellers are contacted by unwanted canvassers, but Motor Search’s Telesafe system can help you avoid them. • Telesafe is a free service for sellers that replaces your phone number with another number which we can use to block calls from known canvassers • Canvassers typically contact sellers persuading you to advertise elsewhere with the promise of dozens of buyers looking for a car identical to yours – yet the buyers rarely appear

http://motorsearchuk.co.uk

0844 358 3022

Contact us or call us on

6/19/2014 8