A Short Guide to Selling Your Car Online

What you need to know

• Evaluate your vehicle (mileage, condition & features).
• Ensure that you notify your bank, that you will be selling your vehicle, as the relevant paper work would be required if you are still financing the car. 
• A dealership should assist you with determining a selling price for your vehicle, but bear in mind; it would be in your best interest to compare the pricing of your vehicle against other cars in similar condition.

Requirements for selling your vehicle online

• Take photos of unique aspects of your vehicle.
• Ensure that you include images of the interior and exterior of your vehicle.  
• Images indicating any damage to the car should be clear.
• Add your contact details to the classified listing page.
• State the condition of your vehicle, i.e. new or used.
• Mention your preferred method of payment.
• Keep the advertisement simple and to the point.
• Do not falsify any details concerning your vehicle as this will deter buyers.

Prepare your vehicle

Have the vehicle checked and repair any small problems the vehicle has:

• Ensure that your vehicles tyres are not badly worn out.
• Replace old window wipers.
• Make sure the brakes, and the exhaust of your vehicle, is in good working order.
• Patch up small scratches and dings with polish.
• Fix chips, if any, on the windscreen.

Take one more look:

• Valet your vehicle and ensure that it is in pristine condition.
• Make sure that everything works in your vehicle.
• Check your lights, indicators, etc...
• Spend some money, and replace the bulbs that aren’t working.
• Ensure no warning signs show on your dashboard.
• Gather all documents and history of your vehicle.

Finalising the sale:

• Certify the change of ownership by visiting your traffic department
  and handing over all documentation to the new owner.
• If the car is still under finance, notify the bank that there has been
  a change of ownership so that you are no longer liable for the repayments.
• Do not use other parties to complete and negotiate payment. Be involved
  through the entire process.
• Ensure you have copies of all the documentation covering the sale.
• Make sure payment reflects in your account.

What to look out for:

• Meet in a safe area.
• Make sure the buyer is insured to drive a car.
• Check to see if the buyer has a driver’s license.

Tip: If you need to make an urgent sale consider auctioning your car off to the highest bidder, a process which is very easy and effective on Bob Shop.