subject: Sell A Car [print this page] When you are ready to sell a car, you have to ready that it s not an easy process. You have to take care of a alot of things. And wait for quite a time too. It is not an impossible process, but it is true that it does take time to do it. There are a few quick tips that will help you sell a car fast.
Your car has to look good when you are selling it. A car in bad shape will not attract a lot of buyers. This is because seeing the condition, the buyer will think that he will have to spend alot more on the car to repair it apart from the paying to buy the car.
Do all the minor repairs to maximise your profit. You can increase the selling price this way. The condition of the car has to be good. If it not, then do the needful.
Make sure that you are familiar with the car transferring process, so that the transfer is legal.
Your car has to insured when it is being sold. It is the responsibility of the seller to pay for the first 30 days of the car insurance when the title of the car is being transferred. After the 30 days insurance is over, the buyer will have to pay for the insurance.
Always ask for secure payment by the buyer. Ask for payment in cash or cheque. . Do not go for payment in instalments. Even if the buyer is paying through a loan, even then make sure you get all the money at once only and not in parts.
You will have to transfer the certificate in the buyers name. There is an application which you have fill up and sign the title in the name of the buyer. You will also have to enter the details of the buyer, date of sale, the car model and the amount paid of the buyer.
The title transfer takes about a month. This will complete the transfer legally.
Obtain the "Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification" form from the Public Transportation Department. . Fill it out completely and submit it to the Department of Transportation. This protects you from being linked to any future parking tickets, registration tickets or crimes associated with the car.
You should know the details of the person you are selling your with.
Make sure that if the buyer pays in a cheque, it is cashed before the car is transferred to the buyer.
