Is it free to sell on AutoTrader?
Selling your car shouldn't cost you money. That's why we created AutoTrader Instant Offer, the free way to sell your car quickly and conveniently with money in your bank account in a matter of hours. But there's more than one way to do this if you'd rather handle the transaction on your own.
There comes a time in any car owner's journey when they must let go of their car. Whether circumstances have changed or simply because it's just time for something new and different, selling your car is an inevitable part of the process. Sometimes you may be able to trade in your car for your new one, but this will always see you getting less than you bargained for. Selling your car is the best way to ensure that you get the most money for your vehicle but this, in itself, is often easier said than done. Or is it?
Related: How can I sell my car today?
AutoTrader offers you two ways of selling your car and yes, one of them is completely free! You can opt to simplify the process by clicking on our Instant Offer service here: Get an Instant Offer. It's completely obligation-free and won't cost you a cent! Here's how it works:
AutoTrader Instant Offer
1. Simply click on the Sell My Car section of this website or click here.
2. Fill out the form with your car's details.
3. You get a free evaluation of what your car is worth. AutoTrader uses live market data to ensure the evaluation is accurate.
4. We connect your car's details with our trusted buying partners who will respond with an offer within 60 minutes.
5. We come to you! We will check over the car to ensure that it's being accurately represented with our interested buying partner in tow.
6. If all checks out, the buying partner will conclude the deal and pay you instantly! They also handle all of the paperwork so that you don't have to worry.
It's as easy as that!
Private sale
If you're not convinced and you don't mind going through a little more work for your sale or you'd prefer to screen the future owner, the private sale route is also an option. This one is a little less convenient but will help you maintain control of the selling process. You will be able to dictate your price and the terms of the sale agreement.
You will be able to start the process of advertising your car on AutoTrader by clicking this link: Sell my car privately
1. Register for an AutoTrader profile and enter your car details as well as upload images and set your asking price.
2. Select your listing package. Advertise from as little as R20/day or R549 for 28 days and reach over 3 million active car shoppers.
3. AutoTrader will contact you to help set up a virtual phone number to protect your privacy and ensure your details are secure.
4. Sit back and wait for the right buyer to find you!
