Is selling a car on Craigslist a good idea?

Selling your car on Craigslist is the best way to get the most money from the sale. You may make several thousand dollars more than you would have if you traded it in to a dealer. Depending on your preferences, the sale will likely be in cash (or a cashier’s check, if you and the buyer both go to a bank).

How do you advertise a car on Craigslist?

How to sell a car on Craigslist

  1. Get an estimate of your car’s fair market value.
  2. Set up a clear and detailed Craigslist ad.
  3. Make a plan to meet potential buyers.
  4. Collect the necessary paperwork.
  5. Be ready to negotiate before closing the deal.

How do I not get scammed to sell a car on Craigslist?

10 Tips to Sell a Car on Craigslist Without Getting Scammed:

  1. Be wary of unusual payment methods, escrows, or financing requests.
  2. Know what Craigslist offers and what it doesn’t.
  3. Keep it local.
  4. Meet up in a neutral public location.
  5. Use caution if someone has too many inconvenient or unique circumstances.

How do I list on Craigslist?

  1. Visit our homepage, craigslist.org.
  2. Click “post to classifieds” in the top-left corner.
  3. Select a category for your post.
  4. Enter the text for your post.
  5. When you are finished writing your post, click “continue” at the bottom of the screen:
  6. In some categories you will have the option to add images to your post.

When did Craigslist start charging to post cars?

On March 15, 2018, ads posted in the services and the Gigs section on Craigslist started getting charged. The user-to-user advertisements of Cars and personal vehicles were free until April 2019, but beginning April 15, 2019, Craigslist has introduced a charge of USD 5 for such listings.

How do I place an ad on Craigslist?

What is the safest method of payment when selling a car?

Cash is still the safest and most preferable form of payment when selling a car, especially at a reasonable amount. Remember to check for authenticity and do count out the money in the presence of the car buyer. If the conditions allow, let the buyer pay you at your bank.

What forms of payment is safe with Craigslist?

Cash or Check Paying in person with cash or a personal check are the only forms of payment that are recommended by Craigslist. Understand that Craigslist does not guarantee transactions or have any power to correct a transaction gone wrong.

Should you send someone a picture of a title?

I would not scan it or send a high-res pic just out of fraud concerns. If they really REALLY want to see it, tell them to come out and look at it in person. A real buyer would want to come out and look at the car anyhow.