How to sell your used car on Craigslist
There are many people who live in the modern world who don’t have any idea of what they should do with their old cars. Selling it on Craigslist is considered one of the best options available for those looking to sell their cars. Generally, selling to a private party is more financially beneficial for both the buyer and the seller.
Craigslist is definitely considered the best place available on Internet to place classified ads. You can think of selling any product or service on Craigslist. Here are the steps that you need to follow when you are selling your used car on Craigslist.

1. Make sure what you have and what is needed - As you already know, you are not the only person who is trying to sell a used car on Craigslist. Therefore, you need to post your advertisement in such a way so that you can get the attention of others. You need to have a proper title for the ad, damage disclosure agreement and a bill of sale.
2. Determine the value of your car – Before you place the advertisement, you need to have a clear understanding of its used value. You can start off by analyzing the damages of your car. In addition, you will need to determine the actual Kelly Blue Book Value of the car. You need to figure out the right sale price of your car in order to sell it without losing money or going through the frustration of showing it to 100 people but never actually selling.
3. Take some photos – The Craigslist advertisements with photos receive a lot of attention when compared to others without pictures. Therefore, you need to capture some real images of your car before placing the advertisement. It is better if you can clean up your car before taking these images to create a positive impression on the minds of buyers.
4. Gather all information – Now we have come to the last step of preparation stage. You need to gather all information related to your car, including the model, make and manufactured year. You should also have a clear understanding about its features and damages as you are going to be questioned by potential buyers.

Now you have all the information and let’s see how to create your account in Craigslist and post the advertisement

1. Creating the account – Creating an account in Craigslist is simple and anyone can do it within a couple of minutes. There are two types of accounts in Craigslist, which are known as continuous accounts and one-time post accounts. It is better to create a continuous account as you can edit the information of posted ads whenever you want. You just need to enter the username, email address and password to create an account.
2. Creating the new post – Now you have created the account and it is the time to post your ad after logging in. You can simply click on “New Posting” to post the ad. Then you need to select “For sale by owner” followed by “Cars and Trucks by Owner”. You are provided with the ability to control the visibility of your advertisement based on the geographical area.
3. Writing an effective post – The next step would be to compile your advertisement as an effective post. In fact, the way you compose your advertisement can make a big difference. You need to include a clear headline as most of the Craigslist users tend to open advertisements after reading the headline. In addition, you need to use short paragraphs to help the viewer read it with minimum hassle. It is better to stay away from capital letters and tacky symbols when compiling your Craigslist ad. In addition, you need to be informative and creative, especially when selling a junk car. Make sure you give plenty of information to the readers such as the history, color and condition to keep them away from confusion. You can also think about including KBB information in here. It is extremely important to be honest when posting the ad. You should only include real information in the advertisement. In addition, you should never forget to include photos.
4. Pricing your junk car – In order to sell your junk car in a marketplace like Craigslist, you need to price it properly. In order to get a better understanding of the market price, you can do a simple research on Craigslist itself and look for the price of cars with similar conditions. Then you need to price your junk car reasonably to sell it within a short period of time.
5. Things to watch out for – It is important to keep several facts in mind when selling a junk car on Craigslist. When you are creating the advertisement, it is recommended to use the built-in proxy option of the website, instead of including your personal information. This can help you to stay away from spammers and scammers. In addition, you need to be careful not to give any personal information to others. When you are dealing with Craigslist buyers, you should only accept cash. You should never accept a checks or PayPal payments. You will have to meet the buyer in person when making the transaction. You should not meet him at a venue that he recommends, unless it is a public place. Even if you are going to a public place, you need to accompany someone with you.

If you follow all these steps, you will not find it a difficult task to sell your junk car on Craigslist. Once you post the advertisement, you will be contacted by many auto junkyards as they are interested in the parts of your vehicle. Also many Denver junk car buyers may contact you. You can think about selling the car for them as well.

The automotive salvage business is booming and more consumers are realizing how much value their broken down cars have. We buy clunkers in Denver, Colorado every day! Most people who look at a junk car see something ugly, beat up, and not worth a dime.  However, the lucky people who go online and search for answers on where to get ‘cash for my car’, quickly understand their car does still hold value! How much will a junk yard pay for my car? We won’t be able to answer that until you call us.  Many of our customers are thrilled to hear we are going to actually pay them to remove their car. This one of many reasons we love what we do!
 
Colorado Junk Cars is Denver’s leading junk car removal service. Just check out our reviews.  Our phone is constantly ringing with people who what to be paid for their wrecked cars, mechanically damaged cars, or broken down vehicles. We provide a green alternative to disposing of your auto. 
 
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If you’ve been involved in an accident and are wondering where do I sell my wrecked truck or SUV, or get it out of the tow companies impound lot, Colorado Junk Cars will pay you cash for your Wrecked Truck and pick it up for free. Many times it doesn’t make sense to carry full coverage insurance on your vehicle. Unfortunately, if you don’t have coverage or roadside assistance local law enforcement will tow and impound your vehicle. Guess who is out of pocket even more? That’s right, you. On top of the fee to tow to their impound, towing companies charge a fee for every day your vehicle is in the impound.
We’ve seen our would be customers lose their wrecked truck to these tow impounds because they either can’t pay the daily storage fee or where would they store it if they could. Our Denver wrecked car buyer program is the answer! Call Colorado Junk Cars today to sell your wrecked truck and we will get your truck out of the tow lot. We will pay you cash on the spot. Don’t wait until you have incurred $500+ of fees.
Call (720) 279-0229 or visit www.coloradojunkcars.com for an immediate cash offer on your wrecked truck.

I talk to hundreds of people each week that have been involved in an automotive accident and want out of their car. Smart consumers do not want a wrecked car even if its repaired perfectly. Insurance companies generally tell their customers they are responsible to repair the car to "pre-accident" condition. This is the agreement they have with their customer, generally called an insurance policy or binder. When I’m talking to consumers the question always arises; Is it really possible to "restore" a vehicle to pre-accident condition? The answer is a resounding NO. Even if your truck or car is repaired with absolute precision by human hands, there’ll be inconsistencies and/or flaws. The welds won't be done by the assembly line robots and the parts will not be dipped in the proper metal baths…More importantly your car or truck will never have the same value it did before the accident mainly due to the accident history.
What can I do about this? Attempt to be informed with our suggestions to get the most out of your vehicle insurance claim:
When your car’s repair estimate is performed, ask the body shop for a digital copy via email along with the pictures (images). That can be shown to additional collision shops that may offer to repair your truck or car for less money. More importantly, you may discover that your insurance companies estimate is low and you need more money to get your auto repaired to "pre-accident" value!
Always receive a cash offer for the damaged car "as-is". You can call 720-279-0229 or email the repair estimate to brettmorton@coloradojunkcars.com and our dedicated car buyers will respond quickly with a cash offer that includes us towing it away. Many times it makes sense to keep the repair check and you’re your wrecked car or truck "as-is".
Remind your insurance adjuster that you’re the customer. Especially since you have been loyal to their company. Remind the adjuster how many long you have been with the company. You might get a little more cooperation if you inform them of the possibility you may switch companies.
There are over 65,000 collisions per year in the US alone. Only half of them have coverage and are consequently repaired or totaled. Most consumers just want "out" of their vehicle after a wreck. Think about how many television ads you have to watch and how many of them are insurance companies vying for your business! Ask yourself if they would be doing that much advertising if their business was not profitable?
If you've just had a wreck and you too do not want to keep the vehicle, call ColoradoJunkCars.com. We buy damaged cars and trucks throughout Denver, in any condition.
For more information, call (720) 279-0229 to speak to local car buyer. Consultations are always free and could be very beneficial.

My mechanic says it will cost me $3500 for an engine rebuild. What should I do? Is that too expensive? 
This question was asked recently by one of our customers and it brings up several good points everyone should know about auto repair. Did you know that a mechanic can fix just the internal part of your engine that failed? For example, you have rod knocking or a spun bearing, a 'shade tree mechanic' may only quote you $1500 and an honest automotive repair facility would quote at $3500. Letting Uncle Joe, twice removed, repair your vehicle in an effort to save some money will only bring about more problems.

One of the main issues with going this route is that Uncle Joe is only going to fix what is broken (the symptom) and preform a complete engine rebuild (the cause). Often times, like Uncle Joe, these unqualified mechanics will not replace gaskets that appear ok to the eye. This is a huge no-no, because once you break the seal of a gasket the life expectancy is then reduced significantly. After putting in a large amount of money to fix your car, you'd be lucky to get 3,000 miles out of this type of shotty repair. And Uncle Joe? He gains $1350 in profit (because he only bought minimal parts for the job) and wishes he could find a sucker like this every week. Of course it only takes half a brain for Uncle Joe to warn you before you agree that this could 'only last a year or two' to save face. Usually these mechanics will say it's hard to tell or there's no guarantee but you are desperate to have your vehicle back and think you can't afford the $3500 full rebuild. 

Do yourself a favor, take your $1500 and buy an older Honda Civic (from a quality individual PLEASE, that is crucial!). Then when you can afford a newer, more desirable car you can probably sell that Honda for the same price you paid. However, if you decide to go with a shady mechanic off of Craiglist then by all means call Colorado Junk Cars after your car breaks down and we will be happy to purchase and tow away free of charge. Save the hate mail that is only a joke...kind of.