Selling your car can often be a stressful and time consuming process. If you choose to sell privately, you might see countless weekends spent meeting prospective buyers only for them to decide against taking the car off your hands.
Here are some tips to help you make your car stand out and sell faster:
GET IT CLEANED
A bit of polish will never go amiss when the time to sell your car comes along. Be sure to give it a thorough seeing to both inside and out to remove any unsightly dirt or smudges from sight. Remember, chances are you’re going to be showcasing your car to quite a few people, and a clean and attractive looking vehicle is going to make a far better impression than a dirty and tired-looking one.
MAKE SURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER
Having all the car’s paperwork together in one place is important if you want to come across as a trustworthy seller. A punter will ultimately choose a vehicle that comes with a full service history, V5C registration form and up-to-date MOT certificate over one that doesn’t. It might also pay to collect any receipts for work you might have had done on the car during the course of your ownership.
ASSESS ANY BODYWORK DAMAGE
The odd dent or scratch here and there is to be expected if you’ve owned your car for a good deal of time. If, however, your car is still a relatively recent model, you’re not as likely to get away with leaving any marks untouched.
GET A VEHICLE APPRAISAL
Take your car to a handful of dealers around your area and see if they will give you an offer. Remember, you don’t have to take them up on their offer but it’ll give you an idea of what your bottom line price should be.
CRAFT A SNAPPY ADVERT
Listing your car for sale on classified sites like Autotrader or eBay is likely to be your best bet to sell privately. Make sure your ad is concise, easy to understand and gets to the point quickly.