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Investing a little time and money to prep your car for resale will always reap a reward beyond your
investment. The following can be used as a guide to optimize your chances of
selling quickly and getting the best possible price for your used car.
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- Fix all obvious damages and
disclose other broken or damaged areas.
- Have your car up to date on all
the maintenance and try to have all the paperwork and service records
available.
- As a seller, check your local
smog regulations.
- Detail the car or have it
detailed by a professional auto service. You want the car in best possible
shape in cleanliness inside and out. If you invest couple of hundred dollars
on a complete detail, you can expect to earn that back on the sale.
- When setting your price, leave
yourself some room to negotiate. Go to the most familiar, Kelley Blue
Book (www.KBB.com) private-party value. Your
buyer will most likely be checking this source as well to determine how
much they are willing to spend on your car. They will also be checking
classified publications to see what else is out there, so be familiar with
the current market values and trends.
- Photos
- Use up to
date digital camera.
- Take pictures
with good lighting, like during the day.
- Take
pictures from different angles; front, side, rear, and angle shot.
- Take pictures
of the dash and include a picture of the gauge cluster showing the
mileage of the car.
- Take
pictures of the interior seats.
- Take pictures
of the tires to show how much tread is left.
- And rule of
thumb; more pictures the better.
- Also,
understand internet access speeds vary. Try to keep your images
reasonable in size like 640 x 480.
- A plus: if
you have graphic skills, use them to optimize your images.
- Take safety precautions when
meeting potential buyers.
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