1. Get the paperwork stack right first
V5C/Fahrzeugschein, full service history, last MOT/TÜV, all keys, warranty docs, original window sticker if you have it. Buyers walk away from missing paperwork.
2. Photograph like a dealer
Clean car, golden hour, neutral background. 12+ photos: 4 exterior angles, interior, dashboard mileage, engine, boot, tires, key, scratches honestly. Honesty sells faster than perfection.
3. Price using real market data
Pull 5+ identical listings from AutoTrader/mobile.de/AutoScout24. Price 5% under average for fast sale, 5% above for patient sellers with full history.
4. Write a description that sells
Lead with the year, mileage, ownership count, full-service-history claim. List what works, what doesn't, recent invoices. Add a Carfolio portfolio link — instant trust.
5. Test drives without getting robbed
Photograph buyer's driving licence, ride along, keep insurance valid, never hand keys without ID, meet at petrol stations not your home address.
6. Payment & handover
Bank transfer only, never cash. Wait for funds to clear. Sign a two-copy sales agreement. Notify DVLA / Zulassungsstelle the same day.