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How does AutoTrader's Instant Offer work?

There's no easier or quicker way to sell your car than with our Instant Offer tool. Here's a step-by-step guide to selling your old car in a flash!

Selling a Car5 min read

If you've ever sold a car in the past, I'm sure you'll agree that it can be a terrible schlepp. Firstly, you may not be impressed with the price the dealerships are offering you, and secondly, should you go the private sale route, it can become a major headache having to arrange viewings and entrusting your car to potential buyers for a test drive; apart from the security risk, it's also very time consuming - and most of us lead very busy lives.

But, with AutoTrader's Instant Offer tool, your days of stressing about selling your car have come to an end. Here's what you need to do to sell your car in a flash.

 

1. Visit AutoTrader and find out how much your car is worth

By using our free valuation tool, you will be able to find out exactly how much your car is worth.

Just enter your car's details, such as the make, model, registration year, mileage, condition, and location, and our valuation tool will give you an instant estimate of your car's value based on live market data. 

 

2. List your car on Instant Offer!

Happy with the estimate? You can now submit an online application for an Instant Offer by clicking on the Sell my car INSTANTLY button. Once you've entered a few more of your details and  uploaded images of your car, click on the Get My Car Sold button, you'll get an obligation-free offer in under 60 minutes!

 

 

3. Get your car inspected and receive the final offer (and get paid!)

Once you've completed step 1 and 2, we will send one of our buying partners to your home or workplace to inspect and test drive your car and make you a final offer, or you can bring in your car to our buying partner's dealership, whichever works best for you. Our buying partner will also prepare the dreaded paperwork! And you'll get paid within 24 hours if you accept.

 

 

Why use Instant Offer?

 

  • You'll get a fair price for your car. As we've mentioned, AutoTrader uses live market data to ensure that you're offered a competitive price.
  • The process is lightning quick! You can get an instant estimate of your car's value and submit an application for an Instant Offer in just a few minutes.
  • You won't have to deal with haggling or paperwork. AutoTrader's buying partners will come to you and make you an offer on the spot.
  • You'll get paid in cash on the day. There's no waiting for a cheque or bank transfer!

 

Watch the video here to see Instant Offer in action!

 

 

 

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Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more

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