How to Advertise Your Used Car for Sale

Use every possible outlet to sell a car quickly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sunday Newspapers
• For Sale Signs
• Auto Enthusiast Magazines

The Vehicle

1. Buy a "for sale" sign. These signs are available at some drugstores and most hardware stores.
2. Write the car's details and a phone number on the sign.
3. Place the sign in the car's rear window.
4. Park the car on the street.

In the Free Newspaper and the Sunday Paper

5. Find a local classified advertising circular with an automotive section.
6. Write a draft of your advertisement.
7. Find the "Submit an Ad" coupon in the newspaper.
8. Cut out the coupon, fill it out, attach your ad or copy it in the space provided, and send it in with a check.
9. Submit your ad over the phone, if possible, for faster service.
10. Find the Sunday classifieds for your local newspaper.
11. Find the automotive section.
12. Find the section, usually on the front page of the classifieds, explaining how to submit an ad.
13. Write out a draft of your ad.
14. Call the newspaper and ask for rates.
15. Edit your ad for space as required - shorter adds are usually cheaper.
16. Submit your ad by phone and pay by credit card, if possible.
17. Extend your ad as necessary by calling the newspaper's classified office.

Online

18. Using a search engine, locate an online bulletin board for your area.
19. Write out a description of your car.
20. Transmit a photo if possible.
21. Supply a telephone number and e-mail address.
22. Repost the ad as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Classified circulars are usually more effective when selling older or lower-value cars.
• Online listings are frequently free.