A quick thread about posting AutoTrader links...

[Janesy B]

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

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/*advertnumber*

I guess not everyone is bothered about their postcode but I thought I'd point it out anyway.

 

[sketchytom]

now i am going to search the whole forum for postcodes to steal seats and steering wheels out of Audi's

 

[DRZ]

I post up the full advert links to annoy people with postcodes so crap they can't get insured on a pushbike

 

[Joe T]

Useful info, thanks.

 

[rossk26]

I know this, but sometimes I'm too lazy to correct the link

My bad, please don't steel my house

 

[Chris1712]

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:

/sort/pricedesc

Or equivalent in the URL.
Replace with

sort/datedesc/

or

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!).



I hope this isn't some weird Firefox bug or something and I look an idiot!

 

[LeMson]

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

 

[oHUTCHYo]

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:

/sort/pricedesc

Or equivalent in the URL.
Replace with

sort/datedesc/

or

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!).



I hope this isn't some weird Firefox bug or something and I look an idiot!

So, so helpful mate, thank you - hate that about AT.

 

[Janesy B]

I know this, but sometimes I'm too lazy to correct the link

My bad, please don't steel my house

Don't worry, I'll spare you so you don't have to leave negative trust.

 

[rjk]

 

[squerble]

I agree with OP advice. I think I've accidentally posted it once but I usual remember to remove these days.

 

[Maccapacca]

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?)