Facebook Marketplace launched about a year ago and is currently extremely popular with regular car buyers and sellers. The marketplace has become a popular alternative to Craigslist, the classifieds giant. However it was not always so.

When Marketplace went live, many car buyers and sellers had complaints regarding the listings. They were limited and users encountered many chronological problems. With searches available only by location, price, and keywords, Marketplace was far from the ideal place to buy and sell cars online.

This year, however, Facebook has made plenty of additions to Marketplace, which has established itself as a popular place to trade cars. Right now, it’s pretty much on a par with other car-buying sites, and here are a few reasons why Facebook Marketplace is a great place to buy or sell cars.

Bulk Additions to Existing Listings

If the options on Facebook Marketplace seemed limited, now it’s a thing of the past. Partnerships and deals with leading names like Cars.com, SocialDealer, and Edmunds have resulted in listings to suit every type of car buyer. The options are now truly vast, making it the perfect place for buyers to search for the cars they really want.

Added search filters

A big reason behind the unpopularity of Marketplace previously was the lack of enough search filters. Previously, filters were limited to keywords, prices, and locations. However, car shoppers can now also filter search results by make, mileage, model, year, and vehicle type. These extensive search options make it one of the most comprehensive online car shopping destinations.

Direct communication with distributors

Perhaps the most innovative feature that Facebook Marketplace offers is the messaging option, which users can use to communicate directly with car dealers. This is a great way to bridge the gap between sellers and buyers, and gives users the opportunity to ask specific questions directly to the people who can best answer them.

The Facebook Advantage

Facebook is not just a social networking site now, it is a global brand that has a following in almost every part of the world. Millions of users log into their Facebook profiles every day, and many of them also use Marketplace. This makes Marketplace a great place for sellers to find buyers and vice versa. In the coming months and years, Marketplace will become even more popular, ensuring more options for buyers and more buyers for dealers.

Facebook Marketplace is sure to be a delight for car enthusiasts in the future. After its initial disappointments, it has come back with a bang, thanks to some much-needed tweaks made by the developers. With its wide range of options for both buyers and sellers, Marketplace is the place to be if you want the car of your dreams at a great price. The added bonus of direct communication with dealers and sellers gives users a sense of transparency, allowing them to take home not only the cars they need, but also the cars they want.