10 tips for taking your photos

Wash and dry the exterior, clean and vacuum the interior.
It should be as clean as possible.

For best results, it is best to shoot in the morning when there is good weather, and at the end of the afternoon when full sun.

If you are shooting in the middle of the day, position yourself in the shade.

Always have your camera or phone in landscape orientation for all photos.

Position the vehicle against a clear background, ideally with the sun or light behind you.

Start by photographing the driver’s side, including the whole car but reducing a little space in front and behind, to be able to crop the photo.

The driver’s door handle should be in the center of the frame from left to right and about a third of the way up from the bottom.

Shoot driver and passenger sides, 3/4 views, and straight shots from the front and rear. To make sure you don’t forget anything, download our complete list of must-have photographs.

It is better to move the vehicle to capture different angles.

The photographer should remain fairly stationary, capturing different angles of the vehicle under the same light.

Open the hood of the vehicle and make sure there are no leaves, debris or litter that would distract from the subject.

Shoot the entire engine compartment from above and from either side, making sure you get as much of the engine compartment as possible in the shot.

Get closer and try to take pictures of the components: carburetors, ignition, valve cover, belts, etc. Get even closer and take pictures of details like engine pads, markings and more that a potential bidder might want to see.

Don’t hide or “photoshop” the issues.
Show defects upfront rather than waiting for them to be discovered during the auction or after delivery.

Digitally retouching photos to hide car flaws is unethical.

Start with wide shots and work closer: details matter.

Most galleries have over 50 photos, and many have over 100. The more, the better!

Vehicles look best when photographed outdoors, so it’s best to move it outside, weather permitting.

Find a quiet, open area such as a street, park, or empty parking lot and eliminate visual distractions, such as a tree or telephone pole.

Keep the background uniform, such as a wall, trees, or open space.

Start with a complete overview: open the door and photograph as much as possible: seats, steering wheel and dashboard, show everything.

Then focus on the details: steering wheel, gauges, odometer, dashboard controls, pedals. When photographing the gauges, the glass can be very reflective, so vary your viewing angle to reduce this effect.

Photograph the passenger interior from the driver’s side and from the side. Don’t forget to photograph the ceiling covering, the carpets, the door frames, the windows and any other details.

Just lie on the ground and point the camera up. It can be difficult to do this well, so raising the vehicle with a ramp or stands can be very helpful.

Work from front to back and take as many detailed photos of the underside as possible. Photograph under the engine, transmission, rocker arms, suspension, wheels, tires, brakes and establish yourself to capture any signs of rust or other damage.

It is important to get photos of the relevant documentation for the vehicle. If you have visible personal coordinates, specify the mask before taking the photo.

Photograph the accessories supplied with the car: stickers on the windows, extra keys, manuals, etc.

Finally, take a picture of the title, we won’t post it publicly, but we’ll need it for verification purposes.