Car Guides

Everything you need to buy or sell a car with confidence

Free, practical guides from the carโ€‘spot team

Covering preparation, pricing, completing a safe sale, and what to look for when buying.

Best platform to sell car privately in the Philippines
5 minPersonal

Best Platform to Sell Car Philippines

Facebook Marketplace, AutoDeal and Carmudi โ€” which platform to choose for selling your car privately in the Philippines and how to maximise your chances of a quick sale.

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Documents needed to sell a car privately in the Philippines
5 minPersonal

Documents to sell your car in the Philippines

OR/CR, LTO deed of sale and chattel mortgage clearance โ€” all the documents you need to sell your car privately in the Philippines and transfer ownership legally.

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Independent auto repair shop owner in the Philippines reviewing business growth on a laptop
8 min readGarage

How to Grow Your Auto Repair Shop Online

An online presence is no longer optional for independent auto repair shops in the Philippines. Here's a practical guide to building one that brings in consistent new customers and keeps your existing ones coming back โ€” with Car Spot at the centre of it.

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Philippine car dealership forecourt with vehicles on display
8 min readDealer

How to Create a High-Converting Car Listing

Learn how to create a car listing on Car Spot that attracts serious buyers in the Philippines. From photos and specs to AI-generated descriptions, this step-by-step guide covers everything Philippine dealers need to know.

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Auto repair shop exterior in the Philippines with vehicles parked outside
8 min readGarage

How to Get Your Auto Repair Shop Found on Car Spot

A step-by-step guide for Philippine auto repair shop owners on optimising their Car Spot profile to appear in more local searches, attract more driver enquiries, and stand out from competing shops in their area.

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Mechanic's tools arranged on a workshop wall in a Philippine auto repair shop
8 min readGarage

How to List Your Services and Pricing on Car Spot

Listing your services and pricing on Car Spot helps Filipino drivers find exactly what they need and builds trust before they even pick up the phone. Here's how to set up your services list for maximum visibility and enquiries.

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Philippine car dealer managing buyer enquiries at a showroom
7 min readDealer

How to Manage Buyer Enquiries with Car Spot's Dealer Inbox

Learn how to manage buyer enquiries efficiently using Car Spot's dealer inbox. Respond faster, stay organised, and convert more enquiries into sales with this step-by-step guide for Philippine car dealers.

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Philippine dealership sales team discussing vehicle listings
7 min readDealer

How to Manage Your Dealership Team on Car Spot

Learn how to add, manage, and organise your dealership team members on Car Spot in the Philippines. Control who has access to listings, the inbox, and dashboard settings with Car Spot's Team Members feature.

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Technician checking appointment schedule in a busy Philippine auto repair shop
8 min readGarage

How to Manage Auto Repair Appointments and Reduce No-Shows

No-shows and last-minute cancellations cost Philippine auto repair shops thousands of pesos a year. Here's how to manage your bookings properly and keep your bays full using Car Spot's Appointments dashboard.

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Auto repair shop owner reviewing customer records in the Philippines
8 min readGarage

How to Manage Your Auto Repair Shop Customers

Your customer list is the most valuable asset your auto repair shop owns. Here's how to build, organise, and use your customer database on Car Spot to drive repeat business and grow a loyal client base in the Philippines.

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Used car dealership showroom in the Philippines with vehicles priced for sale
8 min readDealer

How to Price Used Cars Competitively in the Philippines

A practical guide for Philippine car dealers on pricing used cars competitively. Learn how to read the local market, factor in OR/CR status and mileage, avoid common pricing mistakes, and use Car Spot's pricing signals to sell stock faster.

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Auto repair shop owner in the Philippines responding to a customer enquiry on a phone
8 min readGarage

How to Respond to Auto Repair Enquiries on Car Spot

The way you respond to a driver's first enquiry on Car Spot often determines whether they book with you or go elsewhere. This guide explains how to write fast, confident, and professional responses that convert enquiries into paying customers.

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