How to Sell a Microcar

Microcars, including the popular Smart car, have a wide availability in many European countries. Microcars typically have a length less than 10 feet and a width smaller than 6 feet. If you have a microcar, you need to learn how to appeal to buyers in order to successfully sell the car.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Find a website that specifically sells microcars. The Microcar Club allows you to post an online ad in order to attract buyers (see Resources below). Also, if you have a local microcar club, you can see about showing and selling your car at one of their events.

2. Give details that microcars enthusiasts want to know. You're not going to write a traditional car ad when selling a microcar. Include the car's dimensions, fuel efficiency and current safety rating.

3. Attempt to sell your car through an auto auction. With American Auto Auction, you can auction off your microcar to the highest bidder (see Resources below).

4. Sell your car internationally. If you can't find a buyer domestically, then look into the cost of selling your car internationally. BuyYourCar is a used car dealer based in the United Kingdom that allows you to post an ad selling your microcar to European parties (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• You'll find different safety features on a microcar than a traditional car. Microcars typically have stiffer frames and knee air bags as well as side air bags.
• You should research average prices of microcars prior to selling the vehicle. Use the Edmunds website to get an idea about your ticket price.

Resources

• Post an online car ad on the Microcar Club website.
• Sell a microcar through auction on American Auto Auction.
• Post a European microcar ad on BuyYourCar.
• Edmunds can give you an idea on how to price your microcar.