They say seeing is believing. Anyone wishing to buy a car will naturally want to see what he is getting. If you plan to advertise to sell your car in Dubai, UAE, nothing does it better than the car itself—through its photographs. How you photograph yours will play a big part in deciding not only how quickly it sells, but also what price you get for it.
If you do this right, chances are that more serious buyers will contact you and when they do they will already have a good idea of what you are offering.
However, using just any photos may not get the desired results. Keeping the following in mind might help:
Getting started: Get your car thoroughly washed to get rid of dust and smudges. Don’t forget the car’s interior (steering wheel, gear shift, seats, etc.) while cleaning it up. There should be no dirty floor mats, etc., in the picture.
Lights: Pictures come out better when the light is not too dim but also not too bright. You want neither shadows nor bright glare ruining your photos. Early morning or about an hour before sunset are generally good times for your photo shoot.
Camera: It is easier to get good pictures with a good camera. Get a camera with a high resolution. Using a tripod also offers stability which is great for pictures. Take pictures with your phone camera only if that is your last option.
Action: Take many pictures and use only the good ones that provide different angles of the car. Only use the pictures where the car is fully in the frame. Do NOT use blurry pictures.
The car is the story: We see cars all day. They are everywhere. Through your photos you want only your car to get noticed, not your house, your street, or all the other cars in a parking lot. Be prepared to get your car out of the garage to find a good spot. Find an interesting place without any other cars in the background. Make sure the background does not distract the viewer. It is easy to see the car against a neutral background.
All sides of the story: Don’t you just hate it when you find an advert for used cars for sale in Dubai, UAE that you are interested in, but there is just one photo, showing just one angle. Walk around the car and shoot from several different angles. Shoot from a good distance away to get a good picture of the full car. Photograph the car from front, back and the sides. Give the viewer a sense of the car’s length. Show the exterior, interior and the engine. You may want a picture showing the car with its trunk open. Interested in learning about how car adverts have evolved over the years? Check this.
Highlight the specs: Take close-up photos of the odometer reading and highlight specifications, such as navigation, rear view camera, tires and condition of the tire tread, etc. In addition, you can also add sample pictures to show both car keys, service history, and any warranty related information.
What you see is what you get: While a glamorous, or even touched up, photograph may get a prospective buyer’s attention, any serious buyer will want to inspect the car in person. He will almost certainly notice any major dents or scratches. If the car has any noticeable flaws, showing them beforehand is advisable. If you worry that a dent will affect the price you get, you can consider getting it fixed before photographing the car.
Don’t have time for all this? CarSwitch can help! Not only does CarSwitch inspect and advertise to make it easy to sell your car in Dubai, UAE, but also takes professional photographs. Our technicians have been professionally trained to take high-quality photos and our photo professionals use the latest software to enhance the quality of the photos.
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