How to Place a Vehicle on Craigslist to Give Away
Listing a car for sale on Craigslist is fairly straightforward, considering the site has a specific category for automobiles. This category, however, is for cars for sale -- not for cars you plan to give away. To create a listing to give a car away on Craigslist, you'll need to create the listing in the "Free" category to indicate it's a freebie.
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Instructions
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Visit Craigslist and click the site for your city or the city closest to you. Click "Post to Classifieds."
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Select the "For Sale" category, then click "Continue. The "Free" category is a subset of "For Sale."
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Click on "Free," then click "Continue."
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Type the type of car in the "Title" box. For example, if you plan to give away a 1999 Mazda Miata, type something like:
Free 1999 Mazda Miata
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Write a brief description of the vehicle in the "Description" field. Here, you should list the car's options, features, condition and mileage.
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Click on "Add/Edit Images" if you want to add photos of the car. Click "Choose File," then select your image.
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Click "Continue," then type your name and email address. Input the letters as they appear in the "Captcha" puzzle, then click "Post." Click the verification email sent to your email account to confirm your Craigslist posting.
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Tips & Warnings
On Craigslist, a free item of value, such as a car, is likely to garner many responses. To give away the car as soon as possible, you may list your phone number in the ad itself, but be prepared for a deluge of calls. Alternately, take your time and keep your phone quiet by listing your contact information only by email.
