How to Sell Your Car and Get the Most from the Deal
So the decision is final - you will sell your car. You can't just put there a "For Sale" sign and expect buyers to come knocking on your door. What's the best way to do it?
Among your options is getting a car dealer to do the task for you, but naturally, you'll have to pay them. In exchange, they will do everything required for the sale of your car, from cleaning to mechanical preparation to advertising and all the necessary documentation. This is obviously a very convenient and time-efficient way of doing it.
If you want to sell my car yourself is better for you, that's also another option you have. When you eliminate that middle man in your transaction, you will take home more money from the sale. The downside is no one's going to do the work but you, from enhancing the condition of your car to placing ads to making test drive arrangements and all of the paperwork. If this is your first private car sale, considering the following pointers:
First off, determine a good price based on such factors as mileage, mechanical condition, make and model, age, addition of optional or upgraded features after warranty, and so on. On top of cleaning your car and polishing it, also look into the prices of similar used cars in your area. And always leave adequate room for negotiations and determine a fixed minimum amount that you can never go below.
Next, decide where and how you will sell my car fast. Ask your friends to help you spread the word, but do aim for greater exposure.
Besides ads you can put up in newspapers, look into advertising on the Internet. There are so many websites dedicated to used car sales nowadays. Some will collect a posting fee (typically very small) while others will let you advertise for free. Either way, you can include a lot of photos and even videos to help potential buyers get a good view of your vehicle before they actually give you a call. You will also decide how long you'd like your ads to stay posted. And you are also allowed to update or change your posting any time you need to. The best thing about advertising your vehicle online is that you can provide potential buyers details with the help of a form. That means any person who might be interested can get as much information as needed.
On any good used car website, you will find many basic tips that can help you sell your car. Also check on regulations in your area covering used car sales. Involving your bank may also be necessary if the vehicle has not been paid for in full yet.
