If you have ever tried to sell a car on your own then you are aware of what a pain it can be. Not only do you have to find the right market, but selling a car online can be risky. What if you sell the car and it breaks down? Are you responsible? What if the buyers check doesn’t clear? What if someone wants you to ‘hold it until they get paid on Friday’ and you miss out on cash sales when they don’t come back? What if they want to put a deposit on the car? These and other scenarios make selling a car online a scary process, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Tips and Tricks to Selling A Car Online
- Make sure you clean the car both inside and out. Be sure to pay attention to detail and don’t forget to deodorize it as well. Remember to clean the glass!
- Make sure you include all the necessary information to inform the potential buyer of what you are offering (new tires, XXX miles, XXX stereo system, etc.).
- Use a good camera and include plenty of pictures. You will want to make sure you also photograph any problem spots such as dents, strains or rips in the upholstery. If you only include the perfect photos your deal may look too good to be true and this will cause a lot of skepticism.
- Be honest! If you know the heads are blown or your vehicle needs a new rear end be sure to disclose. If you don’t disclose you could be liable if something happens and you implied otherwise.
- Utilize social media sites to advertise such as Twitter and Facebook. You will want to get as much exposure as possible.
- Include a CarFax report if you have them available. It gives potential buyers piece of mind.
These are some tips and tricks to selling a car online, however when selling a car directly to a customer there are always risks involved. Many times people find that using online car buying services such as WeWillBuyYourCar.com or similar companies are the way to go and reduce the hassle involved with selling directly. Regardless of what you decide remember to be fair and honest because what comes around, goes around.
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My friend use to sell cars, I think that it is his hobby, I think I should tell him about this site that shares tips on how to sell cars effectively. I can’t distinguished that exact point on how to check on second hand cars, all I know that once I bought and second hand car I should check on the engine.
Good advice. Be sure when buying a car that you drive it first.
Honesty is the best policy. We just cling to this principle in our business deals, especially when we are the ones selling, so as to have good karma. It is always good to have this to succeed, yes? And, I think we should find ways to allow the buyer a test drive, what do you think?