By Terry Brown
So you have decided to sell your car already. You may choose to market it to a private party or to a car dealer, however, there are still some things that you would have to do to ensure that you are going to get your money for what your car is worth.
According to Charlie Vogelheim, the editor of Kelly Blue Book, "The most important thing is to clean the car inside out. If the car is older, a good wash and wax on the exterior and vacuum of the interior is probably enough. The extent of the detail will vary depending on the age of the car." However, Vogelheim also adds that if your car is still on the newer side, it would be best to have a professional do the cleaning of the interior, exterior, and engine. This would make the car look really good. After all, a car that looks shiny and clean gets more attention of buyers compared to those that look dirty and dull.
Any broken items or equipment should be replaced. These could include lenses, headlights, and mirrors. Of course, this would give your car an edge over other vehicles. A car that looks well-maintained would be sold quicker compared to others. On the other hand, if your car has dents, you have these removed by professionals. You can also offer them a deal of having all the dents removed at one time only for a much cheaper cost compared to having the dents removed one at a time.
The appearance of the vehicle is not the only thing that interested buyers may look for and be interested in when it comes to purchasing your car. It would be advisable to have all your records complete and in handy. It would also help a lot if they are arranged and organized neatly. By doing such, you are actually exuding a perception that you did take good care of your car.
So you have decided to sell your car already. You may choose to market it to a private party or to a car dealer, however, there are still some things that you would have to do to ensure that you are going to get your money for what your car is worth.
According to Charlie Vogelheim, the editor of Kelly Blue Book, "The most important thing is to clean the car inside out. If the car is older, a good wash and wax on the exterior and vacuum of the interior is probably enough. The extent of the detail will vary depending on the age of the car." However, Vogelheim also adds that if your car is still on the newer side, it would be best to have a professional do the cleaning of the interior, exterior, and engine. This would make the car look really good. After all, a car that looks shiny and clean gets more attention of buyers compared to those that look dirty and dull.
Any broken items or equipment should be replaced. These could include lenses, headlights, and mirrors. Of course, this would give your car an edge over other vehicles. A car that looks well-maintained would be sold quicker compared to others. On the other hand, if your car has dents, you have these removed by professionals. You can also offer them a deal of having all the dents removed at one time only for a much cheaper cost compared to having the dents removed one at a time.
The appearance of the vehicle is not the only thing that interested buyers may look for and be interested in when it comes to purchasing your car. It would be advisable to have all your records complete and in handy. It would also help a lot if they are arranged and organized neatly. By doing such, you are actually exuding a perception that you did take good care of your car.
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