What are the options?

There are two traditional ways to sell your car when you’ve decided it’s time to part company. One is more straightforward and the other should make you more money. Here’s our guide to how to sell your car.

• Trade-in/dealer This is the quickest and simplest way to get rid of your car. If a dealer is keen to sell you another car he may offer a good price for your old one. But, as a rule, you will get more by selling the car privately.
• Private sale You will get the best price for your car if you sell it privately but the process can be time-consuming. Don’t forget you have to be around to take phone calls and meet buyers for inspections and test-drives. Also, advertising can be costly, particularly if your car takes a long time to sell.
• You could also sell your car via an online auction site such as eBay. 
• Use the What Car? Used car Price Guide to find out a fair price for your car.