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SO, YOU’VE decided to sell your car - and as you don’t mind putting in a bit of extra work in order to achieve the best price, you’ve decided to list it privately, rather than trading-in to a used car dealer or using an online buying service.

Here are some top tips on how to advertise your car in the best possible way... 1. PREPARE THE CAR First of all, no matter if it’s a £500 banger or a £50,000 luxury limo, your car deserves a clean before being listed for sale.

Depending on the condition of your car, you can get pretty in-depth with this process. At the bare minimum, we’d suggest vacuuming the inside, washing and shampooing the exterior (using the appropriate products and tools), while also cleaning the wheels. 2. TAKE GOOD PHOTOS List your car with a blurry photo of the rear threequarter panel, and you’re very unlikely to receive many calls about it. Potential buyers want to see absolutely everything, so take your time and make sure you’re illustrating your advert with the best possible photos.

After making sure the car’s clean (see above!), park it in good light - ideally out of direct sunlight to prevent reflections. Then get snapping. At a minimum, buyers will want to see the exterior of car from the front, rear, and all four three-quarter angles. You should take pictures of the dashboard, front and rear seats and boot too.

Next, you’ll want to capture detail shots. Focus on any issues with the car a buyer isn’t going to trust you if you purposefully conceal that massive dent on the passenger door. A picture of the engine bay is good to have too, and photos of any kerbing on the wheels is also preferred. As a final peace of mind, it’s good practice to