First time selling a car privately - how does it all work?

Hey all, first timer here so go easy on me πŸ™‚

Not trying to sell it here β€” just looking for advice before I list it properly. I'm selling my car privately for the first time and honestly not sure where to start or what I could realistically ask for it.

It's a 2017 VW Polo 1.2 TSI (90bhp), 7-speed DSG automatic, white, 5-door. Around 93,000 km. One Irish owner (it's a Japanese import) with a certified MDS immobiliser fitted. NCT valid to Dec 2026 (planning a fresh test before selling), tax also to Dec 2026 and only €190 a year. Condition is good β€” well looked after, with recent work done and invoices to show for it (ABS sensor and rear wheel bearing last October, plus new brake pads).

A couple of things I'm unsure about:

  1. What could I realistically put it up for?

  2. How does a private sale actually work start to finish β€” anything I should watch out for as a first-timer?

  3. Does the import or the DSG gearbox put buyers off much?

Any honest advice appreciated, cheers πŸ™Œ

Posted Aug 11, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

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