Selling your car
A big part of buying your next car is selling the one you have. Typically, the easiest option is trading your old car in at a dealership. However, you may get thousands of pounds more for your car if you sell it privately. This is because the dealership needs to make money from your car and will therefore not offer you what it’s really worth. What this means it that you may lose out on a lot of extra cash. Cash that can be used to help pay for your next car.
If you’re wondering “how easy is it to sell my car” then we can tell you that it’s never been easier, it just takes a few steps. All you need to do is price it right, clean it up and sell it to the right buyer safe and securely. In this article we’re going to show you how:
A realistic price will always attract the right buyers. You can find the current market value for similar cars to your one by checking out DesperateSeller.co.uk’s free car valuation tool. We’ve made it easy for you to find the right market price for your car. Mileage is just one factor when pricing a used car though the condition of your car is usually just as important. So, you need to make sure that your car is as clean and as “like-new” as it possibly can be. It’s a small investment to make for an easier sale.
When your car is ready to be shown to buyers then simply advertise it where the most people now look for used cars for sale – and that’s online. Websites like DesperateSeller.co.uk makes advertising your car easy and costs next to nothing. DesperateSeller.co.uk allows you to add full details of your car along with multiple photos which will really help to generate interest. The more photos you use then the better.
You’ll also need to organise the necessary paperwork, like the V5C document, service history and any other maintenance records. If you’ve been in an accident then make sure you disclose it and provide the receipts for any repairs that were carried out to rectify any issues.
To keep things simple and to avoid scams it may be better to sell to someone local to you. However, this may not always be possible. Naturally, your buyer will want to take a test-drive. It may be worth meeting in a neutral location but wherever you decide to meet make sure that they have a valid driving licence. We would not advise that you let any buyer drive your car alone on the test-drive.
If the buyer likes your car then be prepared to negotiate a little. However, it’s important that you have a price in mind that’s the lowest amount that you will take. Doing this will make it easier to settle on a final amount. Keep in mind that not all car buyers are cash buyers. Some people can provide a certified bankers draft while others may still need to secure financing.
Once you’ve agreed on a fair price then make sure you provide a “sold as seen, tried and approved without guarantee” receipt. You should also create a buyer’s/seller’s contract. This will help prove that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle should the new owner get into any accidents or traffic violation.
Finally, when you ready to buy your next car be sure to check out DesperateSeller.co.uk. We have thousands of new and used cars for sale from across the entire UK!
