Eight platforms. One car. Maximum cash.
You've got a car to sell. Great. Now comes the annoying part: figuring out where to post the damn thing.
Post on the wrong platform and your listing sits there for weeks, gathering digital dust while you lower the price every Friday in desperation. Post on the right mix of platforms, and your phone blows up with serious buyers by Saturday morning.
I've tested every option selling cars in London over the past few years. Here's exactly where you should post in 2026 - and where you're wasting your time.
The 2026 London Platform Landscape
Before we dive in, understand this: There is no single "best" platform. The right answer is "all of them." But not all platforms deserve equal effort.
Here's your strategy:
Platform #1: Fliku.com
The 2026 reality: Fliku started as the "safer alternative" and quietly became London's smartest selling option.
Why it works here:
- Every buyer is verified
- AI scans listings before they go live
- Built-in safe meetup suggestions with police-monitored locations
- Messages go to serious people only - bots get filtered automatically
The London advantage: Fliku launched in London first. The local community is massive here. You're not competing with Toronto sellers or GTA scammers.
Time investment: 10 minutes to list
Cost: Free listing
Verdict: Post here first. Every time.
Platform #2: Facebook Marketplace
The 800-pound gorilla. Everyone in London checks Marketplace. Your mom checks Marketplace. Your neighbour checks Marketplace. That guy who buys and sells three cars a week definitely checks Marketplace.
What's changed in 2026:
- Free listings get about 20% of the visibility they got in 2024
- "Boost" feature is basically required for cars
- Algorithm favours sellers with good ratings
- Marketplace now shows "seller reputation score" publicly
How to win here:
Budget $20-30 to boost your listing for the first 7 days
Respond to messages within 2 hours (algorithm tracks this)
Build your seller rating by completing sales smoothly
Post at 7 PM Thursday for weekend visibility
The bad: Scams are everywhere. If a buyer's profile was created in 2026 with 0 friends and 0 photo, block immediately.
Time investment: 20 minutes (including photo upload)
Cost: Free to post, $20-30 recommended for boost
Verdict: Non-negotiable. You have to be here.
Platform #3: TikTok Local Classifieds
New player alert. TikTok launched local classifieds in late 2025 and it exploded among younger buyers.
How it works:
Film a 60-90 second video walkaround
Add local hashtags: #ldnont #westernu #fanshawe #carsaleldn
Post to "TikTok Local" section
Interested buyers comment or DM
Why it's worth your time:
Zero scams so far (too new for scammers to figure out)
Western students live here
Video shows more than photos ever could
Algorithm pushes local content to local people
The catch: You need to be comfortable on camera. Or at least comfortable having a friend film while you talk.
What works on TikTok Local:
"First car" listings under $8,000
Sporty cars (Civics, Mazda3s, WRXs)
Anything with a story ("selling because I'm moving to Toronto")
Funny honest listings
Time investment: 30 minutes (filming + editing)
Cost: Free
Verdict: Essential if your target buyer is under 25. Optional otherwise.
Platform #4: Kijiji Autos
Kijiji in 2026: It looks exactly like it did in 2016. The interface hasn't changed. The audience hasn't changed. And honestly, that's fine.
Who's on Kijiji:
Men over 40
People looking for trucks and work vehicles
Buyers who "don't trust Facebook"
Serious people who actually show up
The Kijiji advantage:
Less competition than Marketplace
More serious inquiries (fewer "is this available?" messages)
Older demographic with actual money
Better search filters for buyers
The disadvantage:
Way less traffic than 5 years ago
Mobile app is clunky
Can't boost for visibility
Time investment: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Verdict: Post and forget. Worth the 15 minutes.
Platform #5: AutoTrader
The premium option. AutoTrader costs money, which means the buyers are serious and the sellers are motivated.
2026 pricing:
Basic package: $49 (30 days, 12 photos)
Plus package: $89 (60 days, 25 photos, highlighted listing)
Premium package: $129 (90 days, unlimited photos, verified inspection badge)
What you get for your money:
Serious buyers only (people paying $50 to search don't waste time)
Professional presentation
"Value Range" tool shows buyers your price is fair
Verified Inspection adds $1,000+ to your sale price
When to use AutoTrader:
Car is worth over $15,000
Car is rare or unique
You want it sold fast to a qualified buyer
You have a clean Carfax and safety certificate
Time investment: 45 minutes (detailed listing)
Cost: $49-129
Verdict: Worth it for premium cars. Overkill for $5,000 beaters.
Platform #6: Western University Student Marketplace & Fanshawe App
The student goldmine. Western launched its official student marketplace in 2025. Fanshawe followed in late 2025. These are separate apps, and they're both excellent.
Why these work:
Requires .edu email to join (verified students only)
Zero scams (you can't fake a school email)
Students need cars (commuting, co-ops, part-time jobs)
Parents are often funding the purchase
What sells here:
Reliable Japanese cars (Civic, Corolla, Mazda3)
Under $10,000
"Student budget" priced
Safe, boring, economical
Time investment: 10 minutes
Cost: Free
Verdict: If your car is under $10k, you're leaving money on the table by skipping these.
Platform #7: London Used Car Facebook Groups
The niche play. Search Facebook for these groups:
"London Ontario Cars for Sale"
"Western University Students Cars for Sale"
"London Ontario Used Cars & Trucks"
"Forest City Motorsports" (if it's sporty)
Why groups matter:
Members are actively looking
Less competition than main Marketplace
Community reputation matters (scammers get called out)
Free to post in as many as you can find
The strategy: Join 5-10 groups. Post in all of them. Use different photos in each so it doesn't look spammy.
Time investment: 10 minutes per group
Cost: Free
Verdict: Low effort, medium reward. Worth doing while watching TV.
Platform #8: Craigslist
Is Craigslist still a thing?
Yes. Barely. It's 2026 and Craigslist looks exactly like 1999. The audience is mostly people who refuse to adapt. The scammer ratio is higher than any other platform.
The only reason to post here: You're selling a project car, parts, or something so niche that enthusiasts still check Craigslist out of habit.
Safety warning: Craigslist in 2026 is the Wild West. Meet at police stations only. Cash only. Bring a friend.
Time investment: 10 minutes
Cost: Free
Verdict: Skip unless you're selling something weird.
The 2026 Multi-Platform Strategy
Don't pick one. Use them all.
Here's your 30-minute workflow:
Day 1 (Thursday evening):
1.Post on Fliku (10 min) - your primary listing
2.Post on Marketplace + boost $20 (10 min) - maximum reach
3.Post on Kijiji (5 min) - set and forget
4.Post in 5 Facebook groups (5 min) - copy/paste with different photos
Day 2 (Friday):
5. Film and post TikTok Local (30 min) - target weekend scrollers
6. Post to Western/Fanshawe apps (10 min) - student audience
If car is $15k+:
7. Create AutoTrader listing (45 min) - premium placement
Monitor daily:
Reply to all messages within 2 hours
Update listings if price changes
Delete sold listings immediately
Platform Comparison Table
The "I Only Want to Post Once" Option
If you're reading this thinking "I don't have time for eight platforms," here's your minimum viable strategy:
Fliku (safe, serious, growing fast)
Marketplace with $20 boost (maximum eyeballs)
Western/Fanshawe apps (if under $10k)
That's it. Three platforms. One hour. You'll reach 80% of potential buyers.
What London Sellers Get Wrong About Platforms
Mistake #1: Posting once and hoping
You need to refresh listings every 3-4 days. Algorithms favour fresh content.
Mistake #2: Using the same photos everywhere
Platforms penalize duplicate content. Resize photos slightly or use different angles for each platform.
Mistake #3: Ignoring messages on some platforms
If you post on five platforms, you need to check all five. Missing a message = missing a sale.
Mistake #4: Posting at the wrong time
Thursday evening through Sunday morning is prime time. Monday-Wednesday is dead.
Mistake #5: Not deleting sold listings
Nothing says "amateur" like responding to messages three weeks after selling.
Why Fliku Belongs in Every London Listing Strategy
Here's the thing about selling in London in 2026: scams are better than ever.
AI-generated listings. Voice-cloning phone calls. Fake payment confirmations. The platforms that don't adapt become danger zones.
Fliku adapted.
Every buyer is someone real
Every message is from a human
Every meetup can be tracked
Every sale is documented
It's not just another platform. It's the insurance policy for your sanity.
[List your car on Fliku - London's safest marketplace]
Your 2026 London Platform Checklist
Fliku listing created
Marketplace posted + boosted
Kijiji posted
TikTok Local video uploaded
Western/Fanshawe apps posted
5+ Facebook groups joined and posted
AutoTrader (if applicable)
All messages checked daily
Listings refreshed every 3-4 days
Still have questions about where to post? Drop them below. I've tested every platform so you don't have to.
