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Best Way to Sell My Car on AutoTrader
Thinking of selling your car on AutoTrader? Learn why Car Owl offers a better way to sell your vehicle quickly and easily, with fewer steps and better offers.
Your options
Selling here, or selling it yourself
Advertising here puts checked buyers in front of your car. Doing it all yourself means finding them, and vetting them, on your own. Filter by what matters most to you.
| Feature | Car Owl | Selling privately |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's email and mobile confirmed | Yes | Not usually |
| Who can contact you | Private buyers and approved dealers | Anyone who sees the advert |
| Your phone number on the advert | No | Usually |
| Where the first contact happens | Through Car Owl | Your own phone and inbox |
| Cost to advertise | One-off listing fee | Free on some sites, paid on others |
| Commission when it sells | None | Some sites charge on sale |
| Advert checked before it goes live | Yes | Usually published straight away |
| Writing the advert | Guided from your registration | You write it yourself |
| Told when someone is interested | Email and text | Depends where you advertised |
| Pausing or ending the advert | Any time | Depends where you advertised |
| Viewings and test drives | Yours to arrange | Yours to arrange |
| Agreeing the price | Yours to negotiate | Yours to negotiate |
| Payment and handover | Yours to arrange | Yours to arrange |
Based on how each route typically works. Car Owl advertises your car and introduces buyers to you: the price, the payment and the handover stay yours to agree either way. A private sale on a busy site can reach plenty of buyers too, so weigh what each route saves you against what it costs.
The Best Way to Sell Your Car: AutoTrader or Car Owl?
AutoTrader has long been a popular platform for selling cars, but with Car Owl, you can get better offers with less hassle. AutoTrader requires you to manage everything – from creating your listing to handling negotiations with buyers. With Car Owl, the process is much simpler: you list your car, and we handle the rest.
Car Owl connects you directly with trusted UK car dealers who make instant offers, saving you time and effort. Unlike AutoTrader, where your listing may sit for weeks, Car Owl provides a quick and secure sale with no hidden fees or delays.
Ready for a better way to sell your car? Car Owl helps you avoid the extra steps and waiting periods that come with AutoTrader. Choose Car Owl today for a smoother, faster sale.