"I think (the buyer) seemed pleased with his purchase, I hope he is able to enjoy it as much as I have. Thank you for your assistance in handling a smooth sale, naturally I was very sad to see “Millie” go, but I do believe the car's gone to a good home where I honestly think (the buyer) will look after it". Thanks again. Dave, Dunmow
The challenge for any seller is how to gain maximum exposure and reach out to a potential buyer and how best to present the car to the market.
With the rise of online auctions and the myriad of physical auction houses there are many avenues to take. There are also many online platforms and print publications available to the seller which either incur a fee or are free to use but take time to create your listing.
When you consider that most auction houses and online auctions charge at least 5% of the final sale price of your car either to the buyer or seller - we believe things can be different and fairer for everyone and that our offering represents great value for money.
We this in mind we are pleased to offer our 'List With Us' package.
We consistently advertise in Classic and Sports Car, Classic Car Weekly, Ebay, Gumtree, Facebook (where we currently have around 4000 followers and it is growing daily), Instagram and on numerous other platforms.
Our service allows you to access all of this advertising by listing your car for sale on all of our channels for one fixed fee - saving you time, money and effort and giving your vehicle maximum exposure to the market.
We are passionate about Classic Cars and we understand that they are more than just a commodity. We are always pleased to buy your Classic Car outright or sell on a 10% commission basis, however our experience shows that many owners wish to realise the maximum market value of their car, given some time, and that they know so much about their car that it is best if they sell it themselves. Take a look at our Facebook page, our Classic and Sports Car marketing, our Cars Available page and our Recently Sold page and our Facebook page - do you like what you see?
How it works Send us your pictures - the more the better - and give us a call to discuss the cars history and provenance and we will produce a listing on our website and direct your sale through our channels.
We will also give you a guide price of how much to market the vehicle for but how much you decide to ask is entirely up to you as we receive no other fee than our listing fee.
When you are happy with the listing (of which you have full control on price, pictures and description) we will upload your advert to our website under the 'Cars Available' page and other media channels.
There is no time limit to your listing. Your potential buyers will contact you directly to arrange viewings and the sale. We think it is fair that potential purchases can be fully inspected and tested so everyone understands what they are buying. We have also found that many of our clients do care about who purchases their Classic Car and our service allows you this control.
We offer this service for a £150 fixed fee.
Once you are happy with the listing we will send you an invoice for the amount which is payable within 7 days. Your advert will then be live.
It is our aim to consolidate all the marketing of your vehicle into one place for a fixed cost that saves you time and shows your car in its best light.
We also offer a turnkey service where we sell on a commission basis. We can discuss with you the potential market value, have your car prepared and pictured for sale and handle any viewings and negotiations as per your instructions. We can also have our mechanic review your vehicle and pick it up for an MOT if necessary. We have full insurance to offer this service. All you need to do is drop the vehicle to us at your convenience. We charge 10% of the final sale price for this turnkey sales service (with a minimum of £300).
We are happy to discuss any requirements you have. so please call us on 01371 499325 or drop us an email with a few pictures of the car in question to sales@barnesclassiccars.co.uk