Auto Buying: Selling a Car Online

Because dealerships usually offer low-ball offers on vehicle trade-ins, most people prefer selling their cars themselves, and using the money toward a new vehicle. There are many approaches to selling a used car. Adhering to the following guidelines will ensure a quick sell, and the chances of getting full asking price for the vehicle.

âÂ?¢ Clean the Vehicle – Before selling your vehicle, invest in having the car professionally cleaned and detailed. Potential buyers do not want to test drive a filthy or smelly car, or a vehicle that appears worn. The way a homebuyer plants flowers around their yard to boost curb appeal, the same should be done for cars. Furthermore, think about fixing any minor repairs.

âÂ?¢ What is the Car’s Worth – Several factors contribute to vehicle asking price. For the most part, persons selling their cars independently simply want to payoff the previous loan. On the other hand, some will price vehicles a couple of thousand dollars more than the loan. This way, they are able to payoff the old loan, and have money left over for a down payment. Before establishing a price, check the vehicle’s worth. Resources such as Kelley’s Blue Book are perfect for acquiring accurate numbers. If the price of the vehicle is too high, the odds of a quick sell are slim.

âÂ?¢ Online Classified Ads – Posting an ad in the local newspaper is perfect for selling a car. However, if looking for maximum exposure and a quick sell, browse online classified sites and post a regional ad. If the price is good, some people are willing to travel to obtain a new car. Conduct a simple search for classified ads. Some sites are free. However, classified ad websites that receive a lot of traffic will charge an advertising fee.

âÂ?¢ Online Auctions – As well as online classified ads, consider listing the vehicle on popular online auctions such as EBAY. The biggest expense will be the listing fees. The winning bidder is responsible for any expenses incurred with traveling to your location. Because of a large number of online listings for vehicles, it helps to make your ad standout. To do so, provide detail information about the vehicle, including make, model, year, mileage, condition, number of owners, etc. Also, include a color photo with the listing.