Is time one thing you can't afford to lose?

People with busy lives often put off selling their cars for fear that it'll take lots of time and effort. In particular, if you have a performance or high-end vehicle, a common worry is: “will someone buy my car quickly?”

Even a glance at specialist car forums shows that many people do struggle to sell their cars – often taking months to find a buyer. It can be even more of an issue if you're selling in the summer holiday season when enquiries can slow right down.

So the worries aren't unfounded - selling a car can be a laborious chore!

What then is the best way to sell your car if you're starved for time?

Labour intensive

On the face of it, putting a car on eBay or an online advertising site doesn't seem like too much effort. Then again...

• You have to take pictures of the car (preferably when clean, in bright sunlight and from numerous angles).
• You have to write a full description.
• You have to upload all of your information and choose either auction of classified listings.
• You have to answer queries from dozens of people.
• You have to arrange and deal with viewings.
• You potentially have to fend off spam and scam emails and phone calls (ranging from the timewasters, to the outright criminal).
• You have to confirm and arrange payment.

So, it's not quite as straightforward as it might appear. In fact, it can be a time-hungry headache.

What about specialist dealers?

The dealer route is a possibility. However, if you own a high-end vehicle, you'll probably want a specialist dealer that understands your car's value. 

It can also take time to bring your car to each dealer (and each can take a while to appraise the vehicle). And, at the end of the process, dealers will usually offer you the lowest quote possible. They have premises overheads to meet after all – which means they pass the costs to their customers.

Even if you want to save time, you still don't want to get a bad deal.

Taking a scalpel to the time and hassle

There is a way to trim out the fat when it comes to making an easy sale.

Some online car buyers will offer to pick up your car from you, for free. For example, at Sell Car UK you can get:

• A quick, competitive and free quote over the phone or online
• Pick-up arranged from a location of your choice, within 24hrs, for free
• Immediate payment sent to your account before the car is taken away
• Accurate quotes from people who understand performance and luxury vehicles

Without a doubt, this has to be the easiest, most straightforward and best value way to sell a car.

(P.S. If you've been procrastinating for a while, thinking “maybe I should sell my car”, do it as soon as possible. Prices are currently surprisingly high!)