Sell your car: definition of price

2. go to car ads for Auto Trader

A quick glance through our listings advertising "car" will help to define the effective value. Search for your car and learn the current progress value.

Take into account the mileage, model type and overall condition of your car and search for ads with similar aspects.

Browse ads is the ideal solution if you re sell an old or rare car, since they cannot be included in the updated price guides.

Consider any additional available to your car. This is a rare model, one in current demand or no longer manufactured? There could be other aspects which may affect the values, such as low mileages, popular colors or sought-after special editions.

3. to do market research

IT s a good idea to visit car dealers and to get an idea of your car's trade-in value anything you above this will be a profit.

Don't expect to get a similar price for cars at a dealer forecourt however. Offer guarantees and other security services, both lower your price for a quick sale. Check out manufacturer Web sites offer some online commerce value assessments.

Still, you might want to call an owners Club as some offer valuation services. Enthusiasts may know your car better than you, and may account for any additional items for your car s kilometers and the general situation.  Bear in you may need to pay a fee or to become a member first.

CAP provides a personalised valuation, adjusted for mileage, Extras and condition-just £ 3.50.

4. to understand car depreciation

Depreciation is a term used to explain how a car loses value over time with some losing value faster than others. Try to calculate how much your car is worth in a few years ' time if the figure is high, it s more likely your car will sell.

The cars lose value at least in time is either the best in their class, highly sought-after or rare.

If you can manage to buy a Ferrari F430 or a Audi R8 today you could sell tomorrow and £ 10,000 or £ 15,000 profits, says TV s used car expert Jason Dawe.

People will do anything to them.

5. Get the best value advertising for Auto Trader

Auto Trader is the best place to sell-just because we have more buyers.

How you write your ad will also have an impact on how many replies you receive from purchasers. Read the Guide for your advertising wording for more tips.