How to sell your car for the best price

Looking to sell your car? Almost half of drivers find selling their car stressful, with many worried about getting the best price. We reveal insider tips on how to get the best possible price for your old car.

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It can be stressful trying to sell your car and get a decent price, even though used car prices have risen sharply in the past few years.

Nearly half (47%) of all drivers find switching cars stressful, with 44% saying they worry about getting the right price for their old one, according to research from online car marketplace Carwow.

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Ruth Emery
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Ruth is an award-winning financial journalist with more than 15 years' experience of working on national newspapers, websites and specialist magazines.

She is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times. 

A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service. 

Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, while also serving as a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.