Buying & Selling Used Vehicles For Consumers

New: Watch For Online Scams

UK Consumers frequently ask us "how do I sell my car online?", so we decided to setup this page of helpful tips. If you are buying or selling a new or used vehicle MotoSeller.com's advertising network can help! If you're selling a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, RV, ATV, classic or old car, aircraft or heavy equipment we have a specialized category for you. We feel our affordable advertising, extensive Internet reach and helpful tips will make your next sale or purchase an easy one :-) If you are a Dealer click here!

Selling Tips

If you wish to advertise your vehicle for sale on MotoSeller.com UK we have a number of tips you should put to practice in order to get a quick sale and maximum value out of your vehicle. Buyers start your search here!

1. Signs & Flyers

If anything, you'll want to put a "For Sale Sign" for your vehicle's window! You can buy these from a local store or if you already have an ad listed with us you can create a custom For Sale sign free of charge from within your account. Remember to park your vehicle in a high people traffic area (like near a shopping mall entrance) to get the most inquires.

You can also do the same to create a custom "For Sale Flyer" to display in local grocery stores, community & recreation centers, golf courses, churches, college campuses... anywhere you might find an announcement or bulletin board that allows advertising! Auto For Sale Signs & Flyers are free to all sellers using our network. Sell Your Vehicle Today!

Buyers who see it can go to the website and view the details of your vehicle 24/7! Remember to park your vehicle in a high people traffic area (like near a shopping mall entrance) to get the most inquires. Buyers can "tear off" you contact info.

2. Use A Photo

A good photo can improve response by 150% or more! Take one with a digital camera or ask your local photo finishing shop to make a few jpeg's (from a hard copy) for you on a disk or cd. From within your account you can add up to 15 photos plus descriptions anytime. Be sure to take trunk and engine shots, it's also best to come clean with closeup shots of any damaged areas.

3. Set The Right Price

You know how much you want for your vehicle, but do you know how realistic that price really is? The UK used car price? » search through our website for vehicles matching yours and see what others are asking.

State in your description that the price is ONO (or near offer) - this might convince buyers to call or email you if the price is close to their budget. This will also give you the opportunity to justify the price and negotiate the sale.

More tips to follow...

Avoiding Scams

Car, truck, boat and motorcycle buyers & sellers, particularly those in the market for used vehicles, have flocked to the Internet in recent years to search for killer deals on “pre-owned” wheels. Market Research estimates that nearly 30 percent of the 42.6 million used cars that changed hands last year were bought using the Internet.

As most of us know, used-car buying is a business that has traditionally created a bad name for itself. But while consumers and ethical auto dealers have benefited greatly from the Internet, so too have crooked buyers & sellers. As such, you need to be aware of potential scams. Here are some of the most common ones directed toward buyers & sellers online:

Certified Check Scams - This scam is often perpetrated on sellers of used cars over the Internet thorough classified ads and auctions. A buyer indicates that he wants to buy the car and pay with a cashier's check. At the last minute, the buyer creates a reason why he needs to write the check for more money and have the seller wire him the difference. The check turns out to be a fake, but it is often discovered long after the seller has wired the money. In addition, the seller is responsible for covering the money for the fake check. To avoid check scams, call the issuing bank before you accept the check and wait for the check to clear before you transfer the car into the buyer's name.

Bogus Escrow Services - Online vehicle sellers often use escrow services, which collect and verify payment from a buyer. The money is held by the service until all parties are satisfied with the sale. There have been some instances of phony escrow services operating on the Internet. Make the transaction through a reputable third party escrow service, perhaps an escrow account with a law firm of your choice or www.escrow.com. Some Fraud sites often claim they are recommended by eBay, eBay Motors, or Yahoo! Auctions. You may see the list of sites eBay actually recommends by clicking here. Make sure you check out an escrow service with SOS4Auctions.com or escrowfraud.com. They catalog the good and bad services.

The best way to avoid most scams is to make sure you never transfer ownership of your vehicle until you have the cash in your hand. That means, you either get cash from the buyer or wait for the cashier's check to clear. Avoid buyers who will never meet you or never wish to see the vehicle in person (overseas). Avoid taking personal checks and allowing buyers to pay the car off over time. If buying, always verify the seller actually has/owns the item for sale and meet them face-to-face to view the vehicle . If you follow these few precautions, your buying and selling experience should go smoothly. More on scams and safety...