How to prepare your car for sale
Selling anything requires a bit of preparation, especially when
you're selling a car which is potentially an important and
expensive purchase. If you're looking for a possible buyer you
will need to convince them that what you're selling is superior
to anything else they may have seen.
There are a few tricks of the trade when it comes to selling a
car. Unlike selling a house where it is recommended that you
make some fresh coffee or bake some bread to entice your buyer,
selling a car is more about its looks, service history, mileage,
MOT, and whether it is a smooth drive. A car that has been well
looked after will sell for more than an identical model which
has never been serviced and needs a good wax job. It is worth
spending some money if you'll make more from your sale in the
long run. Servicing your car to keep it roadworthy will not only
save you money on car insurance and repair jobs, it may also
inflate your bank balance.
Here are a few tips to help you make a quick sale of your car:
Although you can't do anything about the mileage you've clocked
up, and would be breaking the law if you did, you can make a few
tweaks to the car to make it more sellable. You should make sure
that the lights are all working properly, that the windscreen
wiper blades do not need replacing and that the tyres have
adequate tread. Listen out for any irritating or worrying
rattles and put them right. It could be as simple as tightening
a screw. Also check that the spare wheel is inflated and that
the tool kit is intact
Make sure you clean the car thoroughly. It may be worth having a
professional valet carried out as this can improve the
appearance of the car tenfold. You can remove dog hairs and give
the car a good going over yourself but a valet will be able to
get rid of odours and every last trace that you have ever been
in the car. Remember the milk that your kids spilt in the back
of the car? A valet will be able to get rid of the sour smell
that's been hanging around ever since. It's also a good idea to
remove all your personal belongings when the buyer comes to look
at the car
Chips, scratches and scuffs are to be expected on an older car
and it would cost you more to get rid of them than amount it
would add to the value of your car. If your car is quite new
then dings and chips will be an immediate turn off and a
potential buyer will use them as a way to bring the price down.
You can do the work yourself with some touch up paint. There are
lots of websites where you can buy paint, try
http://www.auto-paint.co.uk/
Collect together all your documents including the V5C
registration document, servicing schedule and MOT certificate.
If you still have the receipts for work you've had done then
this will show that the car is cared for
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