WHAT ARE THE VEHICLES POLICIES?

1. The vehicles categories are for both private and commercial sellers and buyers.
2. Please don’t include links to auction sites or links to your ad posted on another site.
3. Write the most descriptive and informative ad as possible, always provide accurate information such as kilometers. Users will appreciate a well made ad and you may find you gain a greater response. Remember, you can use as much space as you like and you can even include up to 10 photos, so there is no need to direct people elsewhere.
4. Ensure your advertisement isn’t breaching any applicable government laws/legislations. It is the responsibility of the advertiser before posting an ad on 1Trade that content advertised adheres to 1Trade Posting Policies as well as applicable laws. As a condition of your use of 1Trade specified under our Terms of Use, you agree that you will not violate any laws.

PLEASE DON’T USE KEYWORD SPAMMING OR KEYWORD STUFFING TECHNIQUES.

Keyword spamming is the practice of listing lots of often irrelevant phrases or words in an ad (for example postcodes, locations or makes and types of cars not relevant to the current ad) purely in an attempt to have a better search ranking.
We don’t allow this practice on 1Trade because it is very frustrating to our users to find irrelevant ads in their search results, it can make ads hard to read and it creates an unlevel playing field. It actually disadvantages you as an advertiser.
If you’re found to be doing this we may suspend your access to 1Trade.

Using the Automotive category as an example:

1. Keyword stuffing does not give any advantage to listings and in fact disadvantages them. If someone searches for a ‘turbo diesel’ and a hybrid car comes up, there is very little chance that the potential buyer is going to change their mind on what they searched for and buy a hybrid instead of the turbo diesel they’ve searched for. These irrelevant comments waste space which could be used to explain what sets this car apart from the hundreds of similar ones which are listed 1Trade.
   
   
2. Time is better spent ensuring vehicle prices are on par with market prices and checking that great photos are posted
   Any questions click on the “contact us” link at the bottom of every page and we’d be glad to help.

POSTING AS A DEALER

1. For the most part, businesses can sell on 1Trade just like private sellers. In some instances businesses, or people considered to be advertising for commercial purposes, may be subject to specific limits and/or policies.
   
   
2. Additional Business Advertising via banners can be procured here.
   
   
3. Business limits and policies are designed to ensure 1Trade remains a vibrant and transparent market place for buyers and sellers, private and business alike.

TIPS FOR BUYING A CAR ON 1TRADE

1. Do your research: Use our Car valuation tool as a guide on a car’s value by entering the details of the car here. Any variations may affect a car’s value, so you should take the condition of the car into account when applying the price guide.
   
   
2. Ask questions: When first contacting the seller, don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions about the condition of the car, how long they’ve had it, service history and why they’re selling it. It’s easy to contact a seller via the 1Trade My Messages feature.
   
   
3. Negotiate: Don’t be afraid to negotiate a price you think is fair but don’t offer an unrealistic amount.
   
   
4. Meet in person: A transaction should always be made face-to-face, with an in-person payment made once you’ve seen the car and made the necessary checks. It can pay to meet the seller at a mechanics, so they can check over the vehicle. Never send or wire money to somebody you don’t know and do not provide identity documents online. For personal ease and safety, arrange to meet in a public place and take a friend or family member with you.
   
   
5. Common sense: Use common sense when buying online. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is!
   

TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR CAR ON 1TRADE

1. Do your research: Use our Car valuation tool as a guide on your car’s value by entering the details of the car here. Any variations may affect a car’s value, so you should take the condition of your car into account when applying the price guide. 
   
   
2. Be descriptive: Describe the car you’re selling, including its features (parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity etc), a brief history and reasons for selling. The more information you provide, the more likely you are to make a sale at the price you’re looking for. You can be as creative as you like!
   
   
3. Upload high quality photos: Upload high quality images to make sure your listing stands out from the rest. You can add up to 10 images for free. You can also pay to upgrade your ad to ensure a number of different ad types, each designed to make your ad work better; get more views, more replies and be more successful!
   
   
4. Manage your listing: Ensure you keep on top of messages from potential buyers. Communicate quickly and directly through My Messages and download the 1Trade app on your phone so you can manage your ad on the go
   
   
5. Always meet face to face and test drive: When selling, it’s important for the buyer to see the car in person and to exchange money. You can also exchange money through PayPal up to the value of $10,000. Have the necessary documents ready and for personal safety, have a friend or family member accompany you and the buyer on a test drive
   
   

1Trade is a local classifieds website and ads aren’t reviewed before they go live on the site. 1Trade doesn’t offer any sort of buyer protection / payment programs. Any emails you receive that talk about such systems are scams, even if they may have the 1Trade logo. If you receive any emails promoting these services, please report it to us. If ever in doubt simply contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Vehicle Policy updated 4 March 2021