A clear, honest listing gets fewer time-wasters and quicker offers. Here's what makes the biggest difference.
Cover the exterior from all sides, the interior, the boot, the dashboard, and any wear or damage. Natural daylight works best.
Mentioning a known issue or past repair up front builds trust, and saves you fielding cancelled viewings once a buyer spots it themselves.
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Mileage, service history, number of owners, and your reason for selling all help a buyer feel confident enquiring.
Buyers move on to the next listing quickly if they don't hear back. A fast reply is often the difference between a sale and a missed one.
Be wary of buyers offering to pay a deposit by bank transfer, or via a courier or "collection agent", before they've viewed the car in person.
A public place or your home in daylight hours is safer than an unfamiliar location. Bring a friend or family member if you can, especially for a test drive.
Keep the V5C logbook, service history and MOT certificates to hand, buyers will want to see these, and it speeds up a genuine sale.
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