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Q Where do you get your information? |
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Some information on our site, particularly vehicle pricing and specification data, is supplied by third party companies. These companies are highly credible sources, but discrepancies and omissions sometimes appear in the data we present. When we discover errors, we contact the vendor and make corrections. If you see data on our site that you are confident is incorrect, please contact customer support. |
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Q How often do you post your vehicle listings? |
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BeepBeep.com adds used-vehicle listings throughout the day from dealer inventories as well as private parties who place their ads through our FREE "For Sale By Owner" area. Ads can be added or deleted at any time of the day. |
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Q Do you post vehicles for sale outside the United States? |
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No. |
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Q Does BeepBeep.com include listings for motorcycles or recreational vehicles? |
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The site focuses on new and used passenger vehicles and light trucks and does not have information on other vehicle types. |
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Q How often do you post rebates and incentives? |
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This information is updated weekly, but more frequent updates are made when details of special promotions are released. We stay in contact with manufacturers to get the latest information and strive to post it as soon as we know that incentives have changed. We also search several times a month with information from other sources to make sure we post the latest incentives. |
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Q How often do you post research information on your site? |
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Research information is updated as it comes in from various sources. |
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Q Why didn't I see anything on your site about my vehicle's recall? |
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BeepBeep.com posts recall information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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Q What browsers are supported by BeepBeep.com? |
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To get the most out of BeepBeep.com, we recommend that you use the latest-generation browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (and above), Firefox 1.5 (and above) and Apple Safari. |
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Q I sent a price-quote request to a dealer, but the dealer's response didn't include a price. What should I do? |
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Feel free to contact the dealer directly by phone or email. (You can find phone numbers by using the Dealer Directory.) Dealers use many systems for processing incoming email, and if your request is missing specific information you might not get the answer you're looking for. Sometimes, a price quote request can be filtered out of a dealer's email system entirely. But if you contact a dealer and still don't get the quote you're looking for, shop around for another dealer. Our new-vehicle quote request feature lets you choose up to five dealers at a time. |
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Q I have my own website. Can I use your stories and/or photos? |
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All original content on the site is copyrighted by BeepBeep.com. Information we post from other sources is made by arrangements with those sources. |
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Q Why should I sell my vehicle on BeepBeep.com? |
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BeepBeep.com provides you with exposure to prospective buyers at a national and local level for FREE. |
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Q Do used vehicle buyers search online? |
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Yes, many used vehicle buyers search online classifieds when they are looking to purchase a used vehicle. |
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Q How many ads do you have on your site? |
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On average, we have over one million vehicle ads on our site at any given time. Each ad has the potential to generate inquiries from multiple buyers. |
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Q How many leads does the average ad generate? |
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It will depend on many factors, including your vehicle's make, model and year, as well as your geographic location. The popularity of your vehicle and your vehicle's condition. You can help improve the number of leads you receive by following these tips: Include a current photo of your vehicle. Ads with actual photos (instead of a manufacturer's photo) generate a greater number of leads, as these ads allow buyers to see the actual vehicle advertised.
Include your vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN). This shows prospective buyers you have an actual vehicle you're selling and allows them to run a Carfax Vehicle History Report on your vehicle.
Include an honest, detailed description in the Additional Selling Points and Condition Description sections. The more information you provide about your vehicle, the more buyers will trust your ad and the more likely they will be to contact you. Shoppers won't expect a used vehicle to be in perfect condition, so be honest.
Be realistic in your asking price (check resale values). If you ask near the top of the estimated resale value and don't receive any inquiries, you may be asking too much. In this case, you may want to lower your asking price. |
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Q What types of vehicles do visitors shop for on your site? |
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Visitors to BeepBeep.com search for a variety of vehicles. Every month, more than 1.5 Million vehicles are posted on BeepBeep.com. Many of these visitors use our advanced search function to narrow their search based on make, model, year, and distance. |
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Q What types of packages do you offer? |
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BeepBeep.com offers only one Ad Package, FREE, which in these difficult economic times is our way of saying "Thank You" for thinking of us. |
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Q How long does it take to sell a vehicle? Do you help with the sale? |
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The length of time it takes to sell your vehicle will depend partially on you. Our service is designed to generate leads for selling your vehicle. However, you will need to conduct all discussions, negotiations and agreements yourself once you find an interested buyer. BeepBeep.com matches you with potential buyers; we do not play any part in the actual sales process. |
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Q What is your refund policy? |
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Unlike other automotive sites, BeepBeep.com doesn't charge a fee for posting your vehicle, so there doesn't need to be a refund policy. |
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Q What information do I need to place an ad? |
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Here's a brief list of what you need to begin: Your vehicle's make, model, style and year. Your vehicle's mileage, condition, exterior color and transmission type. A list of standard and optional equipment on your vehicle. You can research your vehicle's standard equipment on BeepBeep.com. Your asking price (check resale values). (Optional, but very important) digital picture(s) of your vehicle. (Optional) Your VIN number to generate a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. If you need to change something in your ad later, no problem. You can come back and edit your ad if it's necessary. |
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Q When will my ad appear on BeepBeep.com? |
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Your ad will post to BeepBeep.com within minutes of your posting. |
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Q How do I know if people are looking at my ad? |
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We are building additional ad tracking tools, which monitor and report the number of times shoppers view your ad in Search Results and click to view the detailed Ad Page. If your ad has received numerous views but you still haven't sold your vehicle, you can make unlimited changes to your ad to make it more attractive to potential buyers. |
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Q How long will my ad run on the site? |
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Ad duration typically runs 30 days, but may change from time-to-time as the market warrants. |
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Q What geographic regions does your service cover? |
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Our service is designed to advertise vehicles for sale in the United States and certain territories. Geographic location is based on the ZIP code that you provide as part of the ad data. |
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Q How much does it cost to edit or renew my ad? |
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All edits and renewals to your ad are free of charge. |
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Q How can I renew my used vehicle posting? |
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Just repost the vehicle when you log-in to your account and it will reappear for 30 days. |
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Q Can I post multiple ads at once? |
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You can place more than one ad, but if BeepBeep.com believes you are abusing the system we may block your current and future postings. Site content and a good user experience are important to all BeepBeep.com users. Please note that some states limit the number of vehicles a private party may sell each year before being classified as a dealer. Check your state's requirements if you would like to know this. |
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Q Can I reuse my ad to sell a second vehicle? |
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No. |
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Q How do buyers contact me? |
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You provide contact information so that prospective buyers can let you know they are interested in your vehicle. You must provide at least one phone number. Additionally, you can provide one email address and up to two phone numbers (daytime, evening, mobile and/or pager). |
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Q How do I protect my identity? |
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You can manage how you are identified. For example, instead of listing your full name, you may use your first initial and last name, or just use a contact name of "Private Seller." |
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Q What safe selling practices should I follow when selling my vehicle? |
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Even though the sale of your vehicle will take place offline, you still need to be diligent in protecting yourself from a potential rip-off. Make sure you receive a cashier's check or that the funds have cleared your account before transferring the title of the vehicle to the new owners. |
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Q Do I need to have cookies enabled to use your site? |
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We use cookies to recognize you when you visit our website, to personalize your experience and generally to serve you better. For example, if you enter your name, address or ZIP code on one of our forms, it may be stored in a cookie so you don't have to enter it again. Cookies also may compile data about our visitors that may be shared with other companies, such as an outside advertising company. However, no personally identifiable information stored in cookies will be shared with outside companies for any purpose without your permission. You can disable cookies or otherwise manage them through tools provided with your browser software and with third party software packages. If you turn off cookies, many features will not work as well, or at all. |
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