How Properly Make Photos  of Your Car for Sale

The first thing the buyer looks at when choosing a car is, of course, the pictures. On the basis of the attractiveness of the picture the potential buyer decides whether to pay attention to the ad.

Certainly, the day before the photoshoot without preliminary preparation of the interior and the vehicle body. For the photos to be the most attractive, you should wash the car, clean the interior and the trunk, remove foreign stickers and personal belongings.

The best time to photograph a car is in the morning or evening, when the sun is not too active. But if you can’t do without taking pictures in the middle of the day, try to find a shady spot. Do not forget that in the photo the car should be clean and dry.

Time of taking pictures

Photos of a car that are taken in low light, for example in the evening outdoors, in a dark parking lot or garage, will not attract a buyer the way bright “daytime” photos do. Darkened pictures will show the color of the car and the condition of the body.

The best option is to take photos of the car for sale in the daytime in sunny weather. You will get a good picture if you position the car with the sun behind the back. This way it is harder for the buyer to evaluate the condition of the car.

You can make good photos even if it is cloudy. The most important thing is that the car is clean and not raining or snowing. More ideas look here!

Location for taking pictures

There are a few recommendations on the location of the car in photos. Do not take photos against crowds of people, near roadsides, parking lots, places with muddy snow and puddles.

The car for sale is the main element in the picture, and nothing should prevent the buyer to look at it in detail in the picture. A neat, clean place outside the city, in the yard of a private house or on an empty lot is the best location for a photo in the ad.

Optimal angles for photos

Here is a list of photo angles which will help to form a more informative ad.

Obligatory photos of the car:

– Right, left, front and back view

– General view of the engine compartment

– General view of the trunk, if any

– General view of the instrument panel with the engine running

– General view of driver and passenger front seats

– General view of the rear seats.

Additional photos:

– if the car has a transformation function, you can partially show its process or individual stages. This makes it easier for the buyer to understand the features of the vehicle than just reading the text in the ad description;

– if possible, it’s worth taking pictures of the built-in storage boxes and glove compartments;

– Take pictures of any optional equipment, built in yourself, which is not included in the package of the car;

– It is considered good form to honestly mention the presence of scratches and chips, as well as scuffs and other interior defects in the ads when selling a car. It is therefore fair to show the existing defects in the photos;

– it is worth taking additional photos, if the car has any distinctive features, for example, the model has a special control system of on-board computer or navigation, there are original chrome-plated disks, or the ideal condition of the leather in the interior is preserved.

Main Photo 

Choose the best photo of the car and make it the main photo in your ad – buyers will see it first. It is a good idea to have a photo that fully shows the front of the body with the wheel turned towards the buyer. Read more about grease for ball joints.

The main photo is the “face” of your ad, so it should arouse the interest of the buyer and make him want to see more photos of the car and read the text of your ad.

Conclusion

Don’t forget that the quality of photos in your ad plays a significant role in the sale of your car. By following these simple tips, you can create an attractive and informative ad that will interest buyers. 

Don’t be afraid to get creative when photographing your car for sale. A little bit of planning and thought can go a long way in making sure your photos are both attractive and accurate. By following the tips above, you’ll be well on your way to taking great photos that will help you sell your car quickly and easily. Thanks for reading!