The Enthusiast’s Guide to Listings That Pop
A good listing doesn’t just sell a car. It builds trust, boosts visibility in search engines, and connects you with the right buyer. Whether you’re moving on a JDM icon, Aussie muscle, or a neatly modified daily, the goal is the same: show the value, tell the story, and make it easy for a genuine enthusiast to say yes.
We have created a walk-through to getting the most from your listing, so let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Listing Walkthrough
1. Title
What to Include:
Year, make, model, and something that sets it apart
Keep it clean and straight to the point
Examples:
1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II – Brisbane
1971 Ford Falcon XY GT – Pristine
2008 HSV GTS – Cammed & Tuned, Must See
This is your headline. A clear, specific title grabs attention and helps your car get found when people search online.
2. Description
This is where you sell it. Don’t just rattle off the basics; use this space to tell the car’s story and give details that drop-downs don’t cover.
Start with a short intro:
Who owned it, how it’s been used, and why it’s special.
Then go deeper:
Any unique history or provenance
Modifications or factory options
Maintenance and recent work
Known issues (if any) – honesty builds trust
Use bullet points to list out desirable features and upgrades, mention the dates or timeline of the vehicle’s journey.
Example:
Owned by the same enthusiast for the past 8 years, this GT-R has been garage-kept, regularly serviced, and tastefully modified with quality parts. A proper example for anyone chasing a sorted weekend car or collector piece.
Highlights:
RB26DETT with upgraded N1 turbos
Nismo suspension & brakes
Original Midnight Purple respray (factory colour)
Recaro seats
Genuine 18” BBS alloys
Recent timing kit, water pump, fluids, and alignment
Comes with logbooks, paperwork, and some spares.
Tip: If a feature or spec doesn’t have its own dropdown (e.g. sunroof, climate control, diff setup, rare trim package), include it in your description.
3. Photos
Photos matter. Take your time with them.
What to shoot:
Front, back, both sides, interior, engine bay, wheels
Dash cluster (with odometer visible), service stickers, or logbook visible, and open.
Any upgrades or imperfections
Tips:
Quality photos = more clicks, more messages, faster sale, it’s that simple.
4. Specifications (Dropdowns & Fields)
Don’t skip anything. Fill out all the fields like:
Make, model, year
Engine type (e.g. 2JZ-GTE, LS1)
Transmission
Fuel type
Body style
Drive type (RWD, AWD, etc.)
Compliance and registration details, if available
These fields are searchable, so the more you fill in, the more likely it is to show up for the right buyer.
5. Price
Be realistic. Buyers have access to market data.
If it’s modified or rare, factor in condition, parts, and originality
If open to offers or swaps, say so clearly
7. Contact Info
Provide an active number or email and be responsive. Many buyers drop off if you don’t reply within a day.
Search engines like Google can’t see your photos, so make sure you have a detailed listing with relevant information ( not fluff words) to make your listing stand out above the rest.
Now you are ready to hit the Sell Your Car button in the top right of your screen!