Going to put my Lupo on eBay, was wondering if anyone could give me any help ?

Yeah - log in to www.ebay.co.uk and submit an advert as if you were using autotrader. I don't see why you need help? Just ensure info is all complete, and have plenty of pics (use photobucket to make it easier)

Thanks (not submitted on Autotrader before though). It's more to do with viewings, test drives etc and how much detail I have to go into?

Whatever you do dont put your mobile number on you will get every prat and his brother phoning you offering you stupid money

Whatever you do dont put your mobile number on you will get every prat and his brother phoning you offering you stupid money

Definitely agree with that .

My (limited) selling experience is that Autotrader is a better bet than e-bay for mainstream motors but I have bought a couple of cars off ebay and you need to provide:

• Full description of car condition including any bad bits
  
• Plenty of photos
  
• Obviously set a reserve if you don't want to risk selling for 1p (if auctioning)
  

If it is an auction, prepare for people to enter winning bid and then:

• Tell you their circumstances have changed and no longer want to buy
  
• Come and look at the car and try and get out of the deal
  
• Just not contact you at all
  

Somehow cars on ebay seem to attract dodgy bids more than other listings from what I've seen.

Edited 20 October, 201114 yr by juan27

My (limited) selling experience is that Autotrader is a better bet than e-bay for mainstream motors but I have bought a couple of cars off ebay and you need to provide:

• Full description of car condition including any bad bits
  
• Plenty of photos
  
• Obviously set a reserve if you don't want to risk selling for 1p (if auctioning)
  

If it is an auction, prepare for people to enter winning bid and then:

• Tell you their circumstances have changed and no longer want to buy
  
• Come and look at the car and try and get out of the deal
  
• Just not contact you at all
  

Somehow cars on ebay seem to attract dodgy bids more than other listings from what I've seen.

+1 eBay has improved its reputation for selling cars, but I much prefer Autotrader and have always made a sale using it.

Don't bother with an auction, just do a classifed ad. I used to auction cars but don't bother now as you get messed around so much. I really hate eBay.

Ok, thanks guys . Might put it up at the weekend. So far it's in Tesco, Sainburys and on Facebook with not a call so far. Price is right compared to what others are going for, so guessing it's because a lot of people don't know what a Lupo is.

A few different opinions to those above.

I've sold two cars on eBay and had great success, getting loads of interest and both selling for a lot more than I was expecting.

You need to make an effort though!

For me the more effort and work you put in the better the result. It makes me laugh when you see a listing with one fuzzy picture of a dirty car with the description "good runner, not probs, priced to sell."

Not effort, no interest, no sale!

I spent ages creating the description going into loads of detail about the type of driving I do, what the car's been used for, how far I drive to work, who I bought it from, detail of the receipts and invoices, list the repairs and service history, point out the scratches and scuffs, highlight all of the features and most importantly lots and lots of pictures. I took about 40 pictures of the exterior, interior, boot, under the bonnet, along the sills, spare wheel, jack, dashboard etc. etc.

Put yourself in the position of a prospective buyer, what would you want to know, what would you like to see, what would get you interested in this car?

As recommended above use a hosting site such as Photobucket for all the pictures to avoid paying extra eBay fees for more than the free first picture. You can't upload too many pictures. A picture tells a thousand words.

Make sure the car is spotless, use tyre dressing, make it look as though you care!

My recommendation would be not to do a Classified Ad, eBay is an auction site so take advantage of it, a low start price attracts more interest and if the car is good and the advert is better it can create a bidding war / frenzy!

If your worried about it not reaching your target price set a reserve, but be realistic, don't be greedy. Better still don't set a reserve to maintain interest. Remember you can pull the auction up to 12 hours before it ends.

Here is my car I sold on eBay earlier this month...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250902626547?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649

Good luck!

That's certainly one of the best adverts I've seen. I'll drop you a PM with my current advert in if you wouldn't mind reviewing it for me ?

I have to say that my last experience of Autotrader was not good. Nothing but time awsters that didn't turn up and emails from hoaxers (who happened to be off shore but would transfer money to me and send a shipping company road - I right)

I wouldn't sell a car on Ebay myself

1. You get idiots offering well below your estimated selling price.

2. Too many idiots/kids bidding with no intention of buying.

3. Final bidder comes round to collect car and says this and that needs fixing and again offers a lower price.

I would stick it up on VW Forums, Pistonheads or Autotrader or if you insist on using Ebay then advertise at a fixed price and don't bargain on the price with anyone over the phone, only to genuine buyers who actually come round to look at the car. Another tip is not to meet someone halfway between your home and their's, they won't turn up.

Car is currently advertised in Sainsburys, Tesco, Facebook, Club Lupo, Club Polo and Edition 38. Got a Punto to sell now too which is only up with a for sale sign outside atm. Need to proper crack on, saying that the Lupo is getting the stereo etc removed next week, a valet and might replace the front tyres (still legal, but borderline - replace?). The Punto should sell quickly and will be going on the same as the Lupo advert locations.

I wouldn't sell a car on Ebay myself

1. You get idiots offering well below your estimated selling price.

2. Too many idiots/kids bidding with no intention of buying.

3. Final bidder comes round to collect car and says this and that needs fixing and again offers a lower price.

It comes down to whether you want to sell the car or not.

eBay has huge exposure. It doesn't matter where you advertise a car you are always going to get time wasters and tyre kickers.

The beauty of eBay is the contact is all through email so you can very quickly weed out the plonkers, concentrate on the serious bidders and not have to worry about random and hoax callers.

Yes, you get people bidding when they have no intention of buying the car but this is a risk with any type of advertising - the same person who wins an eBay auction and doesn't turn up is exactly the same person to respond to an classified ad and do exactly the same.

Another benefit of eBay is the ability to make second chance offers. If for whatever reason the winner doesn't buy you simply offer the car to the second highest bidder.

As I've said before selling a car isn't easy, but the more effort you put in then the easier it becomes. A well written eBay auction, an attractive start price, and realistic reserve should result in success, it has for me, twice

Will most likely go up over the weekend, got a long weekend off.

I used autotrader and piston heads to advirtise my old car. Worked a treat and sold the car in less than two days.

Just be honest, lots of good quality pictures, info on services, receipts you've got etc...

Also when selling a car privately get the buyer to sign to agree the car is sold as seen, no gaurentee given or implied, tried, tested and applied...

You'll be fine I'm sure