There is more to selling a car than washing and shining it to look good. To attract as many potential buyers as possible, you need to write an effective ad. The best ad will contain basic information to give the public a good idea of the car you're selling. You don't need to include every detail in the ad--especially since you'll be charged by the word if you use a classified ad. You will need to provide a good description of the car to make it an attractive buy.
Study local newspaper classified ads. You will note that a standard format is used for the way the ads are written, according to Carsforgirls.com. The year, make and model of the car is stated first. Don't forget to state whether the car has an automatic or a manual transmission. This is an important fact to share with potential buyers because not everyone can drive the latter.
Assess your car's condition. Determine whether it needs work or whether you believe it to be in poor, fair, good or excellent condition. Kelley Blue Book can help you decide. Include the rating in the ad. Your ad should list other relevant information such as the main accessories and options that come with the car, the color of the car and other pertinent facts such as whether the title is clear or whether you are the original owner.
Provide accurate contact information at the end of the ad. To avoid confusion, you should include your name if other people answer your phone. Otherwise, simply listing your phone number in the ad is sufficient.
