Since March 2024, Leboncoin has imposed a fixed fee for each new car listing, including for private sellers. Previously free, posting a car offer now incurs a charge from the first vehicle listed. This change marks a break from previous practices. This shift leads to a direct modification of the budget to be anticipated for any sale of a used vehicle. Sellers must now anticipate additional costs and adapt to a different procedure, or risk having their listing rejected or removed.
What changes in 2024 for selling your car on leboncoin
It is now impossible to post car listings at will. Starting in spring 2024, Leboncoin has decided: each individual can only publish two “vehicle” listings for free per year. After these two chances, each additional listing becomes paid, with no exceptions to hope for.
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To fully understand this new rule, here’s what has been implemented regarding car listings:
- During a rolling twelve-month period, only two free listings are allowed. Not one more: from the third listing onward, fees apply, with no possibility of bypassing this rule.
This system aims to put an end to the chaos of multiple listings, which too often generate duplicates and confusion. Behind the scenes, this has resulted in the daily removal of over 6,000 listings. The immediate result: serious offers stand out better, but one must now be prudent in their management. Regardless of the car, mileage, or year: the rule applies everywhere. Once the quota is exceeded, each attempt costs money.
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Before crossing the threshold of the third publication, it’s better to check the cost of a paid listing on Le Bon Coin. This allows you to anticipate the exact amount to be paid and avoid unpleasant surprises at validation.
How much does a paid listing actually cost? Overview of rates and options
Once the free quota is exceeded, Leboncoin applies a fee ranging from €59.90 to €79.90 for each new listing, regardless of the model, condition, or year of the vehicle. This amount is fixed, no matter what you are selling.
Making substantial changes to an existing listing also incurs a fee: expect to pay €26.90 for any significant modification of the content already posted. Additionally, “premium” services are offered to promote a vehicle more effectively. Here’s what the platform offers:
- Immediate boost: €11.90
- Daily boost for 7 days: €59.90
- Daily boost for 30 days: €179.90
- Additional photo pack: €14.90
- Focus for 7 days: €14.90
- Featured option for 7 days: €59.90; 30 days: €179.90
Even the slightest adjustment can quickly increase the bill. The platform clearly displays its rates and requires a complete listing to be written from the first attempt. Any subsequent corrections or additions now come at a price.
Small tips for selling your car well despite the new policy
At a time when each non-paid listing is limited to two per year, it becomes essential to take care with each submission. The description must be impeccable, the photos clear: it’s better to aim accurately right away than to have to pay again to fix a poorly done listing.
This strict refocusing restores overall clarity. Serious offers naturally rise to the top, and each publication counts double. In 2024, it’s in your best interest to focus on quality: an up-to-date maintenance log, transparent history, and a straightforward tone separate appealing listings from others.
Refusing to invest in an additional option? Fortunately, there are still alternatives. You can enlist a professional or a car agency: the sale is then done for a commission but without any upfront payment. For a vehicle that is irreparable or destined for scrap, posting in the “spare parts” section remains free.
This regulatory tightening requires progress: rigor, clarity, and precision become your best allies. A well-thought-out listing can be enough to trigger the right transaction before the temptation to multiply attempts arises. On Leboncoin, car sales now emphasize quality over quantity: a word to the wise…