However attached you get to a car there will come a time when selling it just has to be done
. You may be looking to trim your costs if there are two cars in the household, whatever the reason you are looking to sell your car make sure you do all you can to get the best deal. The first thing to do is to find out how much your car is worth so before you decide where to sell it, make sure you know your options.
Private sales often bring the best deals but if you are buying a new car from a dealership then you could use your old car to get money off your new car as a part-exchange. Whichever way you choose to sell the vehicle make sure it is in the best possible condition and that it looks as new as possible.
There are a range of sprays that work well on tyres as they bring the lustre back to them and tyres are something all buyers will be keen to check out. Many of us accumulate a lot of clutter in our cars so make sure you regularly clear out any unnecessary items so if unexpected potential buyers turn up, your car will be in a good condition inside. If you are a dog owner or smoker then it is best to air out the car as this can put off many buyers.
Some people choose to steam clean the cars engine but this can raise the suspicions of the buyer and maybe expensive for you. If there are any chips in the bodywork then it may be worthwhile to buy some touch-up paint to cover the marks. Do not get the whole car spray painted unless you are a hundred percent sure it will pay off.
All potential buyers will be looking to see all documents related to a car so get the V5C registration, servicing history and, of course, the MOT certificate. If you have had any repairs on the car then get the receipts out when they come as it shows you have taken care of the car.
If you are privately selling your car make sure you take some good pictures of it looking its best as well as including all details about the car. Always be honest with your description as it is a waste of your time and the buyers because they will know if you have been bending the truth.