How to Sell a Car Fast

Whether you are seeking a way out of your auto loan to reduce expenses, or simply want to get another vehicle, there are unique ways to achieve your ends. Some opt for a trade-in, but before making that decision, consider ways to sell your car yourself and maximize profits.

List your vehicle on the Internet. Use car sites like Autotrader.com or Autoextra.com. Include photos and details like make, model, year, condition and color.

Place an ad on Craigslist. List your vehicle for sale on local classified websites such as Craigslist or inside the newspaper classifieds.

Sell the car on eBay. Only accept offers from pre-approved buyers.

Negotiate with auto dealers. Contact several dealerships to assess possible interest in your automobile.

Use signs. Place a "for sale" sign in the back window of your automobile and drive around time to drum up interest in the vehicle. Include pertinent information such as your contact number and the vehicle price.

Find someone to take over the payment. Call your finance company to see if they permit loan assumptions, where the financial obligation transfers to someone else. If so, find someone to assume the auto loan and take possession of the vehicle.