| Many car buyers opt to sell their car themselves | | | | done is cheap and will ensure the buyer can license |
| rather than haggle with the dealer over trade | | | | and register the vehicle without making any repairs, |
| allowance and muddy the waters. Selling a car can be | | | | as well as make you aware of any issues. Many small |
| a lot of work, but there are some things you can do | | | | things like squeaky brakes can leave a bad impression |
| to make your vehicle much more marketable and get | | | | on potential buyers, but a mechanic can fix this with |
| a better price. | | | | a simple cleaning. An oil change, replacing old air filters, |
| To sell a vehicle, you will need to price it, make any | | | | wipers, and topping off the fluids will make your |
| necessary preparations for sale, and find a buyer. | | | | vehicle seem well maintained. |
| The first thing you should do is be realistic about | | | | Although having your vehicle professionally detailed is |
| what you have and why you are selling it. If it is on | | | | not necessary, a thorough cleaning, inside and out, will |
| its last leg, acknowledge that and price it accordingly. | | | | help you get top dollar for your vehicle. Using Armor |
| However, if it is a newer car in good condition, you | | | | All on the interior and tires, replacing ugly floor mats, |
| should take that into account as well. | | | | and applying a coat of wax will make your vehicle as |
| In order to determine the value of your vehicle, you | | | | attractive as possible. |
| should consult the major online sources like Kelley | | | | It is possible to sell your vehicle by sticking a sign in |
| Blue Book, NADA, and Edmunds. Be sure to look at | | | | the window or through personal networking, but |
| trade, retail, and private party values from each | | | | listing your car in the local paper or an online source is |
| source to get a well rounded idea of your vehicle's | | | | probably your best bet. Remember, it only takes one |
| potential value. A quick search to see what the same | | | | curious caller to buy your car, so try to write an ad |
| model is selling for in your area is another way to find | | | | that focuses on your vehicle's strong points like |
| a decent price for your vehicle. If you are asking | | | | mileage, age, equipment, appearance, or reliability. |
| several thousand more than everyone else, there | | | | Whether your contact info is for a phone number or |
| should be a good reason, but you should be sure to | | | | email address, think about a quick and honest pitch |
| leave some room for negotiations. | | | | for your vehicle, but remember that you cannot sell |
| Some cars are very marketable with little or no | | | | the vehicle over the phone, so try to arrange a test |
| work, but many can benefit from a little bit of | | | | drive if the caller sounds promising. |
| maintenance or attention to appearance. Taking your | | | | If you do these things and are willing to bargain, you |
| vehicle to a mechanic and having a state inspection | | | | should not have much trouble selling your vehicle. |