Heres a few tips on how to sell your car the quickest and best way possible.
We will cover:
Price
The Advert
Photos
Preparation
The Buyer
Paperwork
Price
It is worth thinking through the price of your car as this could be the difference between a quick sale and no sale.
Some things to consider are:
•Getting an expert to value your car
•Compare your car with similar spec models
•Consider age, mileage, condition and specification
•Give yourself a min price you will accept if the buyer decides to haggle
The Advert
When writing your advert make known your cars strong points, include key features and equiptment as these sometimes will make the difference between the buyer either looking at the ad or bypassing to the next.
Also try to include MOT and Tax details as well as service history.
Photos
Taking good photos is essential to the advert. Heres how to take better photos:
•Clean your car inside and out
•Make sure its a dry day and its not dark
•Make sure you get the whole car in the picture
•Make sure you get pictures of the outside, interior and any important details such as alloys |
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Preparation
A clean car gives a great first impression to the buyer and could add value.
•Give the car a good wash
•Clean the interior and get a nice new airfreshener
•Check all levels of water, oil etc, top up where needed
•Check tyre pressures
•Get all paperwork together ready for the buyer
The Buyer
The buyer is likely to want to take your car for a test drive before handing over any money,
Please make sure the buyer has suitable insurance to cover this.
Do not leave the buyer with the keys and if swapping driving positions always turn the engine off
Give the buyer plenty of time to view the car and if they wish book further viewings
Buyers will no doubt want to haggle with the price, so have your lowest price in mind and stick to it.
Make sure you are satisfied with the payment price and method before you let the buyer take the car
Paperwork
Its important you write a receipt for you and the buyer. Remember to complete the relevant parts of the logbook and send them off to the DVLA, and also let your insurance company know you no longer own the car.
