I want to sell my car

First things first, pat yourself on the back because you've already done the right thing, you came to AutoTrader!

1. With a little effort and potentially a slightly longer time frame, get the maximum cash for your car by selling privately. And the best place to do that is to list your car on AutoTrader.
2. Selling your car directly to one of our trusted buying partners is super quick, easy, and at a good price. To do so, complete your online car valuation at the top of the page.
3. Super convenient, but possibly not the best price. You could consider a trade-in offer from the dealer from which you are buying your next car.

Want to know more? Our "How to sell my car" article covers everything you need to know.

It’s a matter of scale! The more people that view what you have to offer, the better your chances of getting the absolute most for your car. And when it comes to scale, nobody does it better than AutoTrader.

1. Have over 3 million serious buyers view your private listing - try selling your car privately on AutoTrader from just R549 (28 days).
2. Have our trusted buying network put forward their best trade offer - start by valuing your car at the top of the page. You will receive the best offer in under 60 minutes.

If you’re not sure which of those two options is best for you, read our "How to Sell My Car" article.

At a high level, you have two main choices: sell it privately (a private seller selling directly to a private buyer) or sell it to the automotive trade (car dealers).

• Sell It Yourself (Private)
  Create the perfect listing by following our step-by-step instructions. You manage your listing and control the pricing.
• Sell It For Me (Private)
  After creating your private listing, our expert team will handle all negotiations and viewings with potential buyers and assist with the final sale of your car.
• Get an Offer (Trade)
  If you're looking for a free, quick and easy solution, get an offer from one of our trusted buying partners.

Below are some key tips:

• Ensure your service history is up to date
• Professionally repair any obvious dents and scratches
• Give your car a full valet clean
• Ensure you have the spare keys on hand

Those should help, but here is a full article dedicated to helping you get the most for your car.

The short answer is yes. However, perhaps not as much as you might think. 20,000km per year is considered average, so if you’ve averaged less than that AND your car is in good condition, you should be able to command a higher price for your car (car popularity also plays a role here). If you’ve averaged more, your best approach is to try to show “low wear and tear” as well as a “properly maintained” car.

We recommend reading our "How to get the best price when selling my car" article for more on this topic.

Simply click here to find out the real value of your car in seconds. Our free, advanced car valuation tool uniquely incorporates millions of live market data points, giving you a true indication of what your car is really worth.

Some car dealers rely on “book-value” data to negotiate an offer on your car. In our experience, this data is outdated and not aligned with current market trends.

It’s best to have all your ducks in a row to help with a seamless sale. We’ve written this “What paperwork do you need to sell your car” article to help you do just that.

• Copy of your ID
• A bank settlement letter if you still owe finance or a proof of ownership certificate if the car is fully paid off
• Notification of Change of Ownership (NCO) from the Department of Transport
• Roadworthy certificate

Absolutely. 1,000s of people do it every day. However, there is one key rule you should be aware of. It’s best to wait until the value of your car is equal to or more than the value of your outstanding loan balance. Find out everything you need to know here.

Find out the value of your car in seconds with our easy, free car valuation tool.