How To Sell Your Car

Planning to sell your used car? No idea where to start? This article can help you with the basics to make it less of a burden.

No one wants to buy a second hand car at a low price only to spend more on its repair. Fix everything, particularly those problems that are really inexpensive. In case you have a pretty expensive repair done before selling the car, you can always add your repair expenses to the selling price. A car that is in good working condition always fetches a good price.

Advertise in online auction stores and car magazines. They usually provide free advertising for both non-members and members. Provide the make and model of the car, insightful descriptions, selling price, photograph, and contact number.

Let's say you are in a bit of a hurry to be rid of the car. That does not mean that you need to sell it far below your desired price. The best thing for you to do is have a final price in mind. This way even if the buyer asks for a price reduction, you can make the person think that he was able to get a good bargain when in fact you both win in the end.

Telling the truth is always the best option especially when you are selling. Do not be afraid to admit if major and minor repairs have been done to the car. Eventually the buyer will know of these repairs so it is better to come clean from the start. You can also tell the buyer your real reason for selling the car.

Include any accessories that do not originally come with the car. If you have owned the car for several months or even years, you are sure to have bought several add-ons to "personalize" your car. See if you can give some of these as a "bonus" to the buyer, especially if the deal has been finalized and that particular accessory only works with this particular model.

Have the necessary papers, like registration, transfer of ownership, and deed of sale ready and on-hand. The last thing you want is a buyer backing out of a deal because it would take a long time to put everything in order.

Only accept cash or a certified check as forms of payment. Be firm in saying no to personal checks. Do not hesitate to inform the buyer of your payment policy since it will clearly weed out the buyers from the cheaters.