Selling Your Car With As Little Hassle As Possible!
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When it’s time to sell your car, you can feel awfully stressed. Selling cars can be a bit of hassle, there’s no doubt about that. Maybe it’s time for you to upgrade. Maybe you’re being smart and downgrading. Maybe you’re getting rid of your car in favour of a bicycle or walking! Whatever your reasons for selling your car, these tips will help you to do it with as little hassle as possible:
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Consider Selling To A Company
There are some companies that guarantee they’ll buy your car from you, whatever state it’s in. This can save you money on cleaning bills, as well as time. You also don’t need to worry about creating advertisements or speaking with buyers, many of them ‘tyre kickers’. You simply give them information about your car, take it in for a viewing, and collect your money. The only downside to this is that you won’t get nearly as much money for it as you would if you sold to a person or a dealer. If you aren’t concerned too much with the money and just want your car gone, this could be the best option for you.
Selling To A Dealer
Your next option is selling your car to a dealer. The dealer will offer you money for your car based on the condition and market value, but you may not get as much as you would hope this way, especially if you sell it to them outright. A popular choice for people considering selling their car to dealers is to part exchange it. You give your car in exchange for another car, and pay the difference stated to you. Again, you probably won’t get the best price, but it can take the pressure off you when it comes to selling privately, writing out adverts, and other things you may have to do when selling.
Selling Privately
Selling privately can get you more money for your car, providing you prepare your car properly and you’re willing to spend time writing adverts and different things. You may want to advertise your car manually, or online using a number of different platforms, such as Autotrader.co.uk. The more sources you utilize to help you sell your car, the more interest you’ll get and the better chance you have of making a quick sale. You could even do things like advertise your car on a pinboard in a supermarket!
Choosing The Best Time To Sell Your Car
There’s always a better time to sell your car, so make sure you’re smart when you decide when to put yours up for sale. Obviously, you’ll get a better deal if yours is less than 5 years old and you have low mileage. But that isn’t the only thing you need to think about. If you have a convertible, it’s common sense that you’ll get more for it in summer time. Make sure you decide on the best time to sell your car carefully!
Getting Your Vehicle Ready
When you’ve decided how you’ll sell your car, it’s time to get your vehicle ready. Cleaning it out, giving it a good sheen and maybe even having it serviced could all be good ideas. It depends on how much more you think you’ll get for it and whether you want the hassle!
How To Value Your Car
Valuing your car isn’t too difficult. You can compare your vehicle to those already shown on selling sites to get an idea of the average selling price. You can also use calculators online that value your car for you. If you know a car enthusiast or professional, you could also ask them. Make sure you bear in mind that people will haggle with you, so asking for a bit more is always a good idea.
Writing Your Advert
Writing out your advert properly is a must. You need to include all of the important information that people will need, in a clear and concise way. Don’t make your advert too long winded or hard to read. Make sure your spelling and things are good, so people fully understand what they are buying from you. You want them to be interested enough to have a look in person or call you, not be so confused that they don’t bother.
Write Down All Important Information
When you have people coming to see your car, writing down all of the important information you need so you have it on hand will make things easier on you. They’ll likely ask lots of questions, so make sure you’re prepared. Bear in mind that honesty is always the best policy!
Know How To Haggle
Knowing how to haggle with people will help you get a better price. Be prepared for people to try to knock you down, and you having to bring them back up. Knocking some off will make them feel like you’re giving them a great deal, which is why you need to consider this when setting your price.
How Will You Accept Payment?
When you’ve agreed on a price and found your buyer, you need to know how you want payment. The two most reliable forms of payment are cash and bank transfer. Bank transfers will take a few days to show in your account in some cases, so bear that in mind. Make sure you make your payment methods clear to buyers. This eliminates the chance of you getting a bad cheque. Taking cash can be risky at times, due to fake notes and maybe even people looking to steal from you. Be smart!
Filling In Slips And Taking Care Of Documents
Finally, it’s time to fill in your slips and take care of documents. This can be quite laborious, as you need to get the information right before passing on your car. Make sure you write things out clearly and double check information given to you.
These tips should help you to sell your car with as little hassle as possible. Use them and see what you get for yours!
