A quick thread about posting AutoTrader links...

Janesy B

Janesy B

Janesy B

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I've noticed quite a few people are posting links from AT and using the whole URL - by doing this, you're revealing your postcode and annoyingly it changes the default postcode for me when searching for cars.

All you need to post is
Code: 
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/*advertnumber*
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I guess not everyone is bothered about their postcode but I thought I'd point it out anyway.
 
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I post up the full advert links to annoy people with postcodes so crap they can't get insured on a pushbike :p
 
And here's another Autotrade URL trick.

When sorting your results, notice you only have crappy sorts Distance, Price Low and Price High? Do the search and locate:
Code: 
/sort/pricedesc
Or equivalent in the URL.
Replace with
Code: 
sort/datedesc/
or
Code: 
sort/dateasc/
et voila! Your search results are now sorted by the date added to the site. Easy to keep track of new cars going on the market!

Interestingly the options now appear in the dropdown (sometimes!).

kRO2S.png

I hope this isn't some weird Firefox bug or something and I look an idiot!
 
Never use my real postcode on AT the one I use doesn't exist I don't think M1 1AA, never bought a car from there, it's good for looking though :)
 
Chris1712 said:
And here's another Autotrade URL trick.

When sorting your results, notice you only have crappy sorts Distance, Price Low and Price High? Do the search and locate:
Code: 
/sort/pricedesc
Or equivalent in the URL.
Replace with
Code: 
sort/datedesc/
or
Code: 
sort/dateasc/
et voila! Your search results are now sorted by the date added to the site. Easy to keep track of new cars going on the market!

Interestingly the options now appear in the dropdown (sometimes!).

kRO2S.png

I hope this isn't some weird Firefox bug or something and I look an idiot!
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So, so helpful mate, thank you - hate that about AT.
 
I do it all the time didn't realise it was irritating people however always changed mine to something random like GY9 0SB (< pop quiz why is that no appropriate to motors?)
 
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