Vehicle selling advice | Trade Me Motors

Getting ready to sell

Cleaning, grooming and touching up. We walk you through car selling step by step.

Selling guide | 3 min read

Car selling checklist

Selling your car but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve created a simple car selling checklist to help.

Selling guide | 3 min read

The best way to clean my car before selling it

A clean car can be the first step to getting buyers interested and hopefully selling at your ideal price.

Selling guide | 2 min read

10 essential photos for selling my car quickly

Once you’ve given your car a good wash – inside and out – you’re ready to take some photos.

Selling guide | 4 min read

Build buyer trust to sell your car

In a competitive car selling market, giving buyers confidence and trust in their purchase is increasingly important.

Selling guide | 2 min read

Should I list a car for auction?

An auction is a great way to sell your car quickly and competitively.

Selling guide | 2 min read

What’s a classified car listing?

Setting an Asking price through a classified listing is a great way to get the price you want for your car.

Selling guide | 3 min read

How to write the perfect car listing

Not sure how to write the perfect car listing? Here are some top tips to help make your listing the best it can be.

Selling guide | 3 min read

How do I list my car for sale?

Are you ready to sell your car, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it.

Selling guide | 5 min read

Car selling dictionary

Familiarise yourself with any words or terms you're unsure of to gain a better understanding of the car selling journey.

Pricing and payments

We make sure you're in the know when it comes to listing, payments and what to do if you owe money on the car.

Selling guide | 3 min read

What’s my car worth?

Get an idea of what your car could be worth, price it right and get it sold.

Selling guide | 2 min read

Choosing the right car listing package

The more promotion your car gets, the more it’ll stand out from the crowd.

Selling guide | 3 min read

How should I receive payment for my car?

Does someone want to buy your car? That’s great news but now you need to decide how you'd like to be paid.

Making the deal

We help you in dealing with viewings, test drivers, mechanical checks and eventually closing the deal.

Selling guide | 3 min read

Dealing with potential car buyers

Try and give yourself the best possible chance to sell your car. You need to keep potential buyers interested!

Selling guide | 3 min read

Negotiating the best price when selling your car

Before selling, here are some tips to prepare you for negotiation.

Selling guide | 4 min read

What paperwork will I need when selling my car?

When you list your car for sale, make it as easy as possible for buyers by having all the paperwork ready to go.

After the sale

Woohoo - you sold your car! Now it’s time for payment, paperwork and saying goodbye to your old friend.

Selling guide | 3 min read

What if the buyer won't pay for my car?

Being a private seller gives you fewer rights than a dealer after a sale, but there are still things you can do.

Selling guide | 2 min read

You've sold the car but now the buyer's unhappy?

If the buyer comes back to you and is unhappy with the car after the sale, you should try to resolve the issue together.

Selling guide | 3 min read

Solving larger issues with the car buyer

Having issues with a buyer after selling your car can be frustrating. Here's how to solve the issue.

Professional sellers

If you sell more than six cars a year you're considered a vehicle dealer. We can help make sure you're set up right.

Selling guide | 2 min read

Could you be considered a car dealer?

If you’re selling more than 6 cars a year, you’ll have to register as a vehicle trader.

Selling guide | 2 min read

Car dealer listing packages

If you're listing more than 10 vehicles a month, our dealer listing packages will give you access to lots of benefits.