Thinking of selling your car but not sure where to start? Whether you want to upgrade to a new car or simply cash in your current one, OLX is there to connect you with thousands of potential buyers so you can sell faster and hassle-free. Now, if you want to know how to sell your car on OLX, here is the step-by-step guide to help you post an ad for your car on OLX.
Step 1: Sign In or Create Your OLX Account & Tap ‘Sell’
First things first, visit the OLX website or open the OLX App. You need to create an account to post an ad, so create an account or sign in if you already have one.
Now, click the ‘Sell’ button on the top right of the website and at the bottom in the app.
Step 2: Choose the Category (Vehicles)
Now, click on the main category in which you want to post an ad. For our ad, it’s ‘Vehicles’.
Step 3: Choose the Sub-Category (Cars)
Click on the ‘Cars’ subcategory in this step and you will be redirected to the ad posting page.
Step 4: Provide All the Details
Now, the Post Your Ad window will appear. Here, you will have to add all the details about the car, upload photos, and provide other details, as you can see in the screenshots below.
Photos: You can upload up to 13 images of your car. Click photos of the interior and exterior of your car. Everything should be clear, as people don’t like to see blurry photos.
Choose make, model, condition, year, transmission, body type, color, features, assembly, and other things carefully.
Mileage: Write the original mileage (total kms driven)
Title: Write a catchy title which has keywords that you think many people will type when searching for that specific car. Generally, the car make, model, year, and location are added, but you can tweak it as per your requirements.
Description: Writing an excellent description is vital to convert views into leads. If you describe your car and its condition clearly and smartly, it can help you get more inquiries and increase the chances of selling faster.
Location: Choosing the right location is important, as you don’t want to place an ad in a location (area, city, province, etc.) where fewer people will be interested in your car, or you can’t go there to show the car. So, choose wisely.
Price: If I talk about the key factor that has a huge impact on used car sales, it’s price. Choose a competitive price and leave room for some negotiations. Listing the price smartly can help you get more visitors to your ad.
Your Ad is Published
After all that, check all the details again and click on the ‘Post Now’ button. Your ad will be sent to OLX, and after successful approval, it will be live.
Feature Your Ad to Get More Visibility
In the last step, you were shown a screen to feature your ad. If you want to increase the visibility of your ad, getting the Featured Ad service is a great choice. After clicking on Proceed to Pay, you will be asked to select the payment method as shown in the screenshots below. Upon successful payment, your ad will be featured.
If you don’t want to feature your ad, just click on ‘Skip’.
Live Ad
Upon successful approval, you can see your ad, which will look like the screenshot below.
Why Sell Your Car on OLX?
OLX Pakistan is the largest platform to buy automobiles, with over 70K monthly listings and hundreds of thousands of buyers, which shows the trust of sellers and buyers on the platform. It’s not only easy to use but also allows the sellers and buyers to get an inspection service to get an instant report about the vehicle’s condition.
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Posting
- Using blurry or no images
- Writing vague titles or one-liners
- Not mentioning important specs or documents
- Not telling about faults
- Very high price
Handle Inquiries & Scams Smartly
You need to be smart and handle inquiries efficiently:
- Be responsive: reply quickly to attract serious buyers
- Watch scam patterns: avoid buyers asking for advance payments, insisting on shipping, contact via WhatsApp only, and video call avoidance
Gather Essential Documents
Gathering important documents when selling your car is necessary. Here’s what are the essential documents for this type of deal:
- Have RC/smart card, service records, CNIC copies (seller + buyer), excise documents, form F, and sale deed ready
- Prepare a sale agreement and delivery letter template for legal clarity
Download Delivery Letter
Download Delivery Letter in Word
Download Delivery Letter in PDF
Download Sales Receipt
Download Sales Receipt in Word
Prepare Your Car Thoroughly
When selling your car, it’s good to have it in the best possible condition. For this purpose, you can try:
- Deep cleaning & detailing: wash, wax/polish, clear windows, vacuum interior
- Mechanical check-up: inspect engine oil, fluids, brakes, cooling system, and repair leaks or mention defects
- Tires & toolkit: ensure good tread, inflate properly, include jack/spanner/spare
Conclusion
I have shown you steps to sell your car on OLX. You need to be smart and responsible throughout the entire process. No doubt OLX is a great platform to sell your car, but it’s also important to optimise your listing to get more leads ultimately. In the end, the above-mentioned tips will also help you in this journey of selling your car faster.
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