Use eBay to Sell Cars

• 1). Research the market value of the vehicle. This will depend on the age and condition of the car, as well as special options or detailing, if applicable. There are online calculators, such as Edmunds.com's "Used Car Appraiser" tool, that can help you determine this value.
  
  
• 2). Set your price accordingly. Although you should keep market value in mind, you also should consider the pricing strategy used by competitors that also sell automobiles on eBay. You can figure this out by searching for similar vehicles currently for sale on eBay to get an idea of what other sellers are asking for in terms of price.
  
  
• 3). Take plenty of digital photos. You should take several shots of the interior to show the overall condition of the seating, floor mats and dashboard, including the odometer. You should also take exterior shots from every angle. Also be sure to photograph any dents, scratches, blistered or fading paint or other defects present. You will need to download these images from your digital camera to your personal computer to include them in your eBay listing. Your first picture is free, and then eBay charges a small fee for more photos, but it's worth it.
  
  
• 4). Write a good description of the car you're selling. Skip the kind of sales pitch that relies on all capital letters, excessive punctuation and other silly tactics to draw attention. Instead, think like an online copywriter and focus on the highlights and desirable features of the vehicle, perhaps presenting them in a bulleted list. This type of format satisfies the attention span of most online viewers, which is fairly short. After that, you'll want to provide a more detailed description of the automobile, including its history regarding ownership, routine maintenance, major repairs, improvements, accidents and defects. It's best to be totally upfront.
  
  
• 5). Decide which type of listing to use. You have a choice between auction style and a fixed-price listing. Auction style allows potential buyers to place incremental bids, with the highest bidder winning the car at the time the listing is scheduled to end. The seller sets the starting bid and has the additional option of setting a reserve price, which ensures that a minimum price will be met. In contrast, the fixed-price listing appears with a set price and a "Buy It Now" button.
  
  
• 6). Create your listing. You can either create your own listing using HTML code, or use one of the templates available from eBay. Ideally, a custom listing is preferred when you sell automobiles on eBay since this allows for greater flexibility and an enhanced presentation. Either way, you will need to provide certain specifics at this time, such as your policy regarding methods of payment accepted, shipping or "pick-up only" of goods, returns and warranties.