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Do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of a good car advertisement<\/h3>
The golden rule of a good car advertisement is to be clear, transparent and concise. Your overall aim is to present an accurate advertisement of the car, so prospective buyers know exactly what they\u2019re getting into.<\/p>
Withholding information, such as a car\u2019s mileage or mechanical problems, will just make them click off your advertisement or prevent them from trusting you as a seller.<\/p>
Do\u2019s<\/h4>- Talk about the most important things buyers want to know: how many kilometres your car has on it; its make, model and year and any maintenance it\u2019s had like new tires, brakes or a recent oil change.<\/li>
- Include any information about you that buyers might find beneficial, such as your reason for selling, whether you regularly garage the car and if you\u2019re a nonsmoker. If you have a great service record, mention it.<\/li>
- Highlight if the car has low mileage for its age or any extra features (upgrades and features) buyers might enjoy.<\/li>
- Be upfront about any repairs you\u2019ve needed to carry out on the car or those that still need to be carried out.<\/li>
- Include plenty of pictures of your car.<\/li><\/ul>
Don\u2019ts<\/h4>- Write an overly long or wordy advertisement.<\/li>
- Use too much technical jargon or exclamation points.<\/li>
- Use photos you found online or ones that are misleading or edited.<\/li><\/ul>
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3 tips for taking photos of your car<\/h4>
The most important photos you need to take of your car are the three-quarters shots: One of the front three-quarters of your car and one of the back three-quarters. In addition, buyers will also want to see pictures of the interior front and rear seats, engine bay and both the front and back of the car.<\/p>
Follow these tips to get the best pictures of the car you want to sell:<\/p>
- Get as much of your car in the frame as you can. <\/strong>Make sure the car is within the frame of the photo and centred for full shots of the exterior.<\/li>
- Make sure you can clearly see the car in each photo. <\/strong>Pixelated photos or those from far away won\u2019t give potential buyers a clear picture of what to expect.<\/li>
- Check the lighting.<\/strong> Avoid taking photos at night unless it\u2019s a photo which you feel showcases the car in a great way. Early mornings and late afternoons can be great times to take photographs, and you can easily use your phone\u2019s camera editing tools to touch-up the image.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/article>
How to handle a test-drive<\/h3>
Once you have an interested buyer, they\u2019ll want to test-drive the car to see how it handles. Some might even ask to drive it to a mechanic and get it inspected during this time. What do you do?<\/p>
Get a copy of their driver\u2019s license and other contact details before agreeing to the test-drive. You can also ask to hold on to their vehicle\u2019s keys in return for taking yours. And consider going on the test drive with them to ensure they don\u2019t drive away with the car.<\/p>
Most insurance companies will cover your car while someone else is driving it, but you still might want to contact your insurer just in case to find out exactly how you\u2019re covered.<\/p>
What are some of the other best places to sell my car?<\/h3>In-person car dealers<\/h4>
Bring your car to a dealership in your local area to sell it in person or trade it in.<\/p>
- How it works:<\/strong> Visit a local dealership and gauge their interest in buying your car. Get an offer and negotiate to get the best price you can. Submit the appropriate paperwork and get paid in cash or by e-Transfer.<\/li>
- Serviced provinces:<\/strong> All provinces have in-person dealerships you can sell your car to. Do your homework to find a dealer with a good reputation.<\/li>
- Who should consider it:<\/strong> People who would rather do business in person or have a preferred dealership they want to work with.<\/li><\/ul>
- In-person contact<\/li>
- Quick sales and they handle the paperwork<\/li>
- There may be many local dealerships<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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