Even though most people of a certain age will have sold at least one car in their lifetime
, there is still something about the task at hand that most people find very daunting. Perhaps it is the idea of bargaining with strangers or perhaps the question of how to price ones car to make sure you get the right amount of money when you sell your car.
The process is just very intimidating to some people. This list of some helpful hints is a primer for those of us that are selling our first car and can be thought of as a list of helpful tips for the rest of us.
The first thing to do when you decide to sell our car is to set a fair price for it. Set a price that you are comfortable selling your car for and one that is reasonable enough for someone to buy it as well.
The second part is one that many people forget to do or just dont bother do, but it is essential that you do this step and do it well or have it done for you. Cleaning and polishing the car. Have the car as clean as possible and smelling fresh when you are showing it to potential buyers. Even though they are in the market for a second hand car, no one wants to buy or even look at a car that is dirty or smells bad. This gives them the impression that this car has not been maintained well or looked after.
Try to post the car for sale online at online trading sites. Do this on more than one site and make sure your posting contains all the relevant information that is true to the best of your knowledge. No one wants to be in for a surprise when they actually come and see the car. Include pictures of your car if you want to make the sale quicker as most people will skip over postings that have no actual pictures of the car for sale.
Make sure you have all the records for the car when people come to see it. If you have the complete service record of a car that will increase the value of the car as it is proof that the car has been cared for and received scheduled maintenance through its life.
The last tip is to never be afraid to bargain when you sell your car. This lets both parties feel like they have gotten a good deal.