The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car dealers.

According to media reports, from January 2023, Facebook Marketplace has stopped allowing authorised used car dealers from publishing their listings on the platform via the FB Business Page.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has released an official statement that states they are just "changing how inventory is displayed in the future". Many industry specialists believe this is an attempt to push used car dealers towards the company's paid advertising platform. The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car dealers. While some believe FB Marketplace is a must to reach a large number of potential customers, and are even ready to spend $1 million in Facebook Advertising. There are also a few dealers who feel the gains from the social media platform aren't too huge.

However, reports clarified that individual owners wanting to put up their cars for sale on the platform will not face any restrictions. This applies to any person-to-person listing, which will continue to be free.

Source: Automotive News

With a fuel efficiency of 19 km/l on highways, my WagonR made our road trips more affordable and enjoyable.

BHPian Bala02 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Dear fellow automobile enthusiasts,

It's with a heavy heart that I write this post to bid farewell to my beloved WagonR, a car that has been a part of my life for many years. As a proud member of Team BHP, I couldn't think of a better place to share my heartfelt emotions with fellow enthusiasts who understand the bond we form with our vehicles.

I still remember the day I brought my WagonR home, a 2013 model that was brand new and shiny. It was my first car, and I had many adventures and memories with it. I learned how to drive in its comfortable seats and embarked on numerous road trips across different locations like Kolli Hills with its 72 hairpin bends, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munar and Yercaurd to name a few

My WagonR was not just a car; it was my trusted companion that never let me down. It transported me and my loved ones to breathtaking destinations, with its reliable performance and smooth handling. Whether it was navigating the winding roads of the hills or cruising on the highways, my WagonR never disappointed.

One of the things I loved the most about my WagonR was its versatility. Its spacious interiors and folding seats made it perfect for transporting big suitcases or other bulky items. I had many memorable road trips with friends and family, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

And let's not forget about its impressive fuel efficiency. With a fuel economy of 19kmpl on highways, my WagonR made our road trips more affordable and enjoyable. It was a practical and economical choice that never failed to impress me.

But it wasn't just about the performance and practicality; my WagonR was also a teacher. It taught me valuable lessons about driving, maintenance, and the joy of exploring the world behind the wheel. It gave me the confidence to take on new adventures, and I will forever be grateful for the memories it created.

As I bid farewell to my WagonR, I wanted to share this emotional moment with my fellow Team-BHP members. This community has been a constant source of inspiration and knowledge for me, and I'm grateful to be part of such a passionate group of automobile enthusiasts.

Though I have moved to a Nexon now, I know that the memories I created with my WagonR will stay with me forever. It's not just a car; it's a part of my life's journey, and I'll always cherish the moments we had together.

I want to thank Team BHP for providing a platform where I can share my emotions and experiences with fellow enthusiasts. It's a community that understands the bond we form with our vehicles and the emotions that come with saying goodbye.

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Enthusiasts share their reviews, advice and pros/cons.

GTO recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

We have lots of threads on the usual classifieds websites & the famous startups for buying & selling cars/bikes. What about Facebook Marketplace? Any experiences?

If you've tried Facebook Marketplace. please share your reviews, advice & pros/cons. Thanks! We have many lovers of pre-worshipped cars on the forum, so first-hand experiences will be super helpful.

Here's what BHPian akshay4587 had to say on the matter:

Not in India. I recently sold my Alfa Romeo 159 in Australia via FB Marketplace within a few hours of listing at the listed price.

And like Fiat in India, Alfa Romeos are not easy to sell cars.

Here's what BHPian Motorhead23 had to say on the matter:

I sold my 7-year-old S-Cross in Dec'22 to OLX Autos, however, before making a deal through them I had my listing on all classifieds CarTrade, Cars24, CarDekho, OLX and even FB Marketplace. One thing I can say from my experience is that I received maximum enquiries through FB Marketplace and most of them were direct buyers whereas on other portals mostly were dealers who were offering insanely low prices.

Also, since mine was a diesel and with the 10-year rule in Delhi, I ensured publishing my Ad in various Upcycling/ Re-Sale groups of Haryana & Punjab which helped me get some genuine enquiries.

In the end, I did get a marginally better deal through FB marketplace I chose OLX Autos' offer to avoid all the hassles of transporting [Punjab] & transferring the car by myself.

Here's what BHPian Iyencar had to say on the matter:

I've been scouring FB Marketplace every day in my hunt for an automatic BR-V. The dealers are present in large numbers here as well. However, I found it much easier to see owner-listed vehicles here. The advantage is you can see their main profile (if it isn't locked) and check for mutual friends as well. Gives an additional layer of comfort I guess. The second best was Olx. But weirdly, I only see owner-listed vehicles there if I do a general search and do not go into OLX autos where there are only bumped dealer ads. T-BHP classifieds are the easiest to search for owner listings but then the reach seems to be limited.

Here's what BHPian Mr.Boss had to say on the matter:

Found more negatives than positives

Buying:

1. Most of the ads were from dealers, with a mismatch in information (no. of owners, odo reading, price)
2. Few vehicles were sold long back and still the ad exists
3. No contact number and no response to FB messenger chats for several months

Selling:

1. Posted few ICE equipment and numerous chats and calls from lowballers
2. How best we describe the product, be prepared to answer basic questions like 'Is it working?', and 'is it still available?'
3. Chat-to-call ratio is less than 5%

Here's what BHPian pannags had to say on the matter:

Posted by car for sale on Facebook Marketplace based on a recommendation from a friend. Here is the summary of my experience so far:

• Expect constant updates on clicks/views and the ability to refresh your listing
• 4x times the enquiries when compared with OLX in the 2 weeks of listing my car
• Overnight response and request for details, mostly from used car platform dealers (Cars24, OlxAutos)
• No follow-ups for converting your listing to the "sponsored" category (unlike OlxAutos, who will coax you to)
• Completely free of cost, which comes with the flipside of casual enquiries and duplicate listings

All in all, this platform seems to offer good visibility for used car sales as well as for purchases. One tip would be to add multiple pictures of the exteriors and interiors since this is something most buyers expect to see.

Remember to keep the registration number masked until the car is physically being inspected, at which stage the interest to buy your vehicle is reasonably well established.

Here's what BHPian sanjayrozario had to say on the matter:

I'd put up an ad with clear pics on Olx & FB marketplace - got lots of calls & finally a dealer picked it up for his family member, but gave me a price close to my expectation. FB marketplace is quite effective too.

Here's a snapshot of my experience on FB Marketplace.

• No one will inundate you with incessant calls to convert your ad into a "paid" option
• Enquiries just skyrocketed within a week of listing my car
• Most calls were from local used car dealers but got a lot of enquiries from direct buyers too
• Direct buyers came up with ridiculously low prices. That's when I realised the pitfalls of free ads/listings. Because these were not serious buyers but someone who were waiting for a distressed sale

Please put up as many clear pics of the interior & exterior of the car. Just helps close the deal faster.

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I tell myself that I've had my current ride for 7 years and that the second hand market is a seller’s market now

BHPian Abhiram recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello all,

I wanted to understand the process everyone else goes through once they decide to upgrade or switch their cars/bikes. How do you manage to overcome the sentimental attachment to your current vehicle?

Here’s what I go through on a monthly basis:

Step 1: Tell myself that I've had my current ride for 7 years and that the second hand market is a seller’s market now and ergo, the smart and responsible thing to do is to sell now and buy a new car.

Step 2: Start making a shortlist of all the candidates I am interested in.

Step 3: Watch Youtube videos and read Team BHP threads on the cars that I zero in on.

Step 4: Decide on the one.

Step 5: Look up the best dealership.

Step 6: Think of all the sites I can list my current car on before booking a new car.

Step 7: Get all emotional about my current car, see the photos of me bringing it home, arriving at my marriage, trips I've taken etc etc.

Final step: Throw out my plans and promise myself to finally fix that one dent on my car and give her more TLC going forward.

Repeat.

Does anyone else fall into the same loop? How do you break it?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

I don't get really sentimental about any of my cars, other than the '97 Jeep. Typically use them until they are ~10 years old, and then it's time to switch. Sure, the farewell is painful and there are so many memories attached to your personal car, but more than that, I'm really looking forward to the upgrade .

I typically decide on my next car 2 - 4 years in advance. Easy to do as a pre-worshipped car fan because the model is already on sale and odds are, I've driven it. Yes, I already know what I'm buying next by 2023-24.

Here's what BHPian DicKy had to say on the matter:

If you have stopped giving the car TLC and are doing only basic maintenance, with no plans or daydreaming whatsoever to restore/ deep maintain it, you have already lost half the sentimental attachment for it.

Personally, it is hard to let go. But once you hand over the keys and see it go away or move away from it, a deep sigh or a single tear will suffice. Ofcourse, for a few months your heart may jump whenever you see another car of the exact spec/colour as yours, but once you like and get used to your new car, the lost feeling goes away replaced with warm feelings of nostalgia.

Here's what BHPian ashis89 had to say on the matter:

Buy a replacement first.

Once the new one is in, your attention gravitates to the new car and the old one will have further step motherly treatment. That makes it easy to let go. Been there done that a few times.

PS: Things might be tricky if you have an appetite to hold on to both the cars and you will be tempted to retain the old one as well. Although in such cases, the old one mostly remains under utilized.

PPS: I still miss my old rides and sometimes feel "What if I had not sold it?". But the rides are gone and hence, these thoughts subside soon.

Here's what BHPian anjan_c2007 had to say on the matter:

For me there's no letting go. It has always been a one way traffic. Enter into the spider web of my ownership list. You are cared for, parked well driven regularly, maintained well and papers are kept upto date. There's no question of parting company with any of these.

Someone asks me to lend for a few days and I say NO because this one is my heart, there that's my one lung, that one there my second lung, there this is my kidney and this one's my liver, that's my one eye, this one's my second eye and that one's engine sound is music to my left ear while that one's engine sound is music to my right ear. That perhaps describes each machine I own.

No car or two wheeler has ever been sold by me right from the time I bought my first two wheels, a TVS-50 in 1983. All my two and four wheelers have threads and are documented on Team BHP.

The oldest in my garage is a 1955 car, while the newest one as of now is from 2009. Archaic by the standards of many fellow BHPians.

Here's what BHPian RunGaDa had to say on the matter:

May be first time it’s hard. It’s only better to not emotionally associate with vehicles. I had emotional attachment with my first car. But I was completely okay at the time of selling it. I knew I have to move on.
Just think of the best moments, focus your attention on new targets. Close the chapter.

Life goes on. Nothing lasts forever.

Cheers!

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