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How To Present Your Car For A Quick Sale

Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2014


By Adam Singleton

If you are trying to sell your car and you aren't having much luck, maybe it's time to take a fresh look at what you are offering. You obviously want to let potential buyers know that you have been a reliable and safe owner, and a big part of giving them that impression is making sure the car looks presentable and tidy. Luckily there are several ways you can achieve this without spending lots of money in the process.

If you buy and sell cars regularly you might not worry too much about what each one looks like; it's simply a case of selling them on as quickly as possible for a profit; the same applies to bikes and vans. But if you merely want to sell your old car in order to put the cash towards a new one, an hour or two spent on making sure it's up to the job could well reward you with more cash in your pocket.

The first and most important step is to depersonalise your car. Get rid of your fluffy dice, all those stickers collected from your various days out, and the nodding dog on the back shelf. People want to see the car, not your personal belongings, and they will only distract from the overall impression the buyer will get.

Next, make sure the car is clean and tidy. Vacuum the interior thoroughly and polish the dashboard. This all helps to give the impression that the car has been well looked after. You should also clean the outside of the car and replace any old or broken wipers. You can easily buy car accessories online if there is anything you need to complete the job.

Don't forget to clean the less obvious places. We stash all kinds of things in the boot of our car, so make sure there's no evidence of the fresh bread you bought the last time you went shopping, or a handful of sticky boiled sweets from last year's summer holiday. You should also move the front seats right forward to vacuum underneath them as best you can.

Before you show the car to anyone, make sure you check every single compartment and clear it of belongings. Check under the seats to ensure there are no credit card receipts, spare coins, old sweet wrappers or other items which would not only make the car look untidy, they could also present a security risk to you.

When you're done, give your car the once over in the same way you would if you were a potential buyer. Ideally, get a friend or relative to check it out for you. This will help to ensure you don't miss anything obvious, and you get the quick sale you want at the price that's right.

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