Again, I’ve put together another Top Ten list. As you may know, in the UK eBay sells more cars than autotrader so if you are considering selling your vehicle on eBay, you are not alone. Every day, sellers around the nation list their automobiles in such a way that allows for much better exposure and the potential for more buyers. If you plan to list your ride up for bids, be sure to follow the 10 tips as outlined below in order to ensure your sale is a smooth ride.

- Take photos of both the exterior and interior of the automobile. This is very important for the obvious reasons, but some sellers choose to only photograph the outside of the vehicle. A potential buyer will want to see as much of the automobile as possible since this is the only view that many will see prior to making the agreement to purchase. Unless a potential buyer is local, they may not be able to travel long distances in order to do a visual inspection.

- Check out the automobile’s value with Kelley Blue Book at http://www.kbb.com (US) or http://www.parkers.co.uk/ (UK). These website are very popular among both car buyers and sellers because it offers an instant value estimation based on data provided via the web or direct to your mobile phone. By entering the year, model, make, mileage and any special features that the automobile has into Kelley Blue Book’s web form, you will receive an instant value that will give you a good idea as to how to price your listing. With Parker’s it’s even easier - you just need the registration number of the vehicle and the mileage for an instance valuation.

- Explain the condition of the automobile. Let the potential buyer know of any knicks, dings or scratches as these are all very important to the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, be sure to note any interior cosmetic problems.

- Make sure that your vehicle has a clear title. Nobody wants to purchase a car without getting the assurance that the seller owns the car free and clear without any liens.

- Offer your buyers a CarFax report for added peace of mind. This will confirm any repairs or accidents that the automobile has been subjected to, along with any flooding or fire damage. A CarFax report also confirms the number of owners and original miles, which is very important to any prospective car buyer. In the UK, this is known as an HPI check and is also considered essential as the majority of buyers will hpi check a vehicle before making an offer. Why not do some of the work for them.

- Avoid putting a very low starting price on your automobile. If you do, potential buyers may be subjected to the ‘too good to be true’ way of thinking. Either list the vehicle with an opening price that reflects the minimum amount of money that you will accept for the automobile or place a reserve price on the auction.

- Provide shipping information. For instance, do you require local pickup or are you willing to deliver the automobile? If so, who will be responsible for the costs of shipment? There are a number of companies that ship automobiles and being able to provide detailed information may be an attractive incentive to potential buyers. If they are going to have to cover the shipping costs, they will find it useful to know how much they will be spending beforehand.

- Have your vehicle checked out by a mechanic prior to listing it for sale. This will allow you to provide a recent mechanic’s report to the buyer and will also help you to accurately describe anything that may be wrong with the vehicle in your auction listing.

- Clean the automobile’s interior and take it for a quick run through the local car wash. When you photograph both the interior and exterior, you will want to portray the automobile at it’s cleanest.

- Be very clear about your payment and refund policy, if applicable, in the auction description. For large payments, most sellers accept either cash, money order or cashier’s check. Avoiding accepting paypal or an online payment processor when selling a vehicle as the fees which you’ll incur will be very high with large any large value item. Always note your required payment methods and how many days you will allow for payment to arrive prior to voiding the auction and/or contacting the next highest bidder.