The details you cannot leave out
| Detail | Example | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Make, model and trim | Sedan 1.6, top trim | It is what people filter by |
| Year | 2021 | It sets the reference price |
| Mileage | 36,000 miles | It is the first question people ask |
| Fuel and transmission | Gas, automatic | It filters out buyers it will not suit |
| Owners and maintenance | Second owner, service records | It builds trust without adjectives |
| Price and payment | Cash or financing | It avoids conversations that will not close |
The order that works
First line: model, year and mileage. It is what shows in the preview.
Condition: owners, maintenance, any accident or paint work, and whether it was mostly city or highway driving.
Features that matter: automatic transmission, backup camera, screen, leather seats, all-wheel drive. No need to list power windows on a 2020 car.
Paperwork: clean title in the seller’s name, any liens or tickets, and how the transfer is handled.
How to buy: price, whether you take trade-ins or offer financing, where to see it and how to book a test drive.
Phrases that say nothing
- “Mint”, “a gem”, “must see”: every listing says it. Swap them for a fact: “No tears in the upholstery, tires replaced 3,000 miles ago.”
- “Price negotiable”: it invites haggling before anyone sees the car. If there is room, try “Open to offers after the test drive.”
- “More photos on request”: if you have them, put them in the listing.
A template to fill in
“[Make and model] [trim] [year], [mileage] miles. [Number] owner, [maintenance]. Gas / diesel, [manual or automatic]. Features: [three things that matter]. [Flaw to mention, if any]. Clean title, ready to transfer. [Price]. [Trade-ins or financing]. See it in [area] by appointment. Message me on WhatsApp to book a test drive.”
Before you post, read it as if you were the buyer: if you would still need to ask something, that detail belongs in the description.
See examples: car fact sheet
