Make Your Ad Stand Out

Make sure that you have all of the necessary information about your car, including the make, model, trim and model year, in the ad. You’ll also need to include information about your car’s transmission, drivetrain and exterior color. The more detailed your car’s description is in the ad, the more potential buyers will take you seriously.

Price is one of the first things that potential buyers will look at, so price your car competitively. If you need advice on setting the price, Freebo offers a Kelley Blue Book pricing tool that can help.

Use as many photos of your clean, well-maintained car as possible in your ad and include a variety of photos such as exterior front, rear and side angles; front and rear seats; the dashboard; trunk/cargo space; wheels and tires; engine; and other special features (e.g., if the stick shift is a key selling point in your sports car, show a picture of it). Freebo limits the number of photos that you can place in your ad, so try to maximize the value of each image you use.

Avoid using generalities such as "Loaded!" or "Like new!" in your ad. Instead, be specific and describe what your car’s loaded with or how it’s "like new."

Mention your car’s amenities that you’ve most enjoyed such as a high-end stereo, a V-8 engine, all-wheel drive, a sunroof, an electronic stability system, etc. What features were attractive to you when you purchased the car?

To seal the deal, describe the great life your car has lived. Are you the car's only owner or driver? Has it been stored indoors? Do you live in a rural area? Are you a non-smoker? Is it accident-free? You can also provide the vehicle identification number so potential buyers can check your car’s status on their own.