ALT-1 Tips for Selling your used Car
If you have a car that you no longer need or must sell, there are better ways to get more money for your car than just putting a "For Sale" sign on it with a price tag or "best offer" written on the windshield. Granted, it will get you one or two or even ten people to look at your car, but there are many more ways to get your car out there and reach more potential buyers. But there are other ways to get more for your car. You can always spruce up your car to make it look nicer. Doing little things and investing as little as $50 into making your car better can rake in $100, $500, or even $1,000 dollars more for your car.
Get a car wash, and a car wax.
If you have enough time, a good hand-wash for your car can really make it shine more than an automatic car wash. If time is a problem, then taking your car to an automatic car wash might be better for you. Nevertheless, it is better to get your car washed to make it look as best as possible. Try to hand-wax your car after a good wash, and if you can't, have a specialized car wash do it for you. It may cost $20, but it will get you a lot more for your car.
List it online.
The internet is a very powerful tool for anyone to use. For you, using eBay or Craigslist can help you get more potential buyers for your car. You could take a risk and try and list your car on eBay for people to bid on. If you do not want to sell your car for too little, try setting a reserve price when listing the item. It costs $2.00 to set a reserve price. Not much. The final value fee that eBay charges, however, may be a different story. Granted the extra cost will help you reach lots of potential buyers, and the potential buyers could, fortunately for you, get into a bidding war and potentially get a lot more money than you expected from your car.
Craigslist is another place to sell your car. It is an online classifieds website that does not charge fees to its users. On Craigslist, you will reach potential buyers around you, specifically in your city. Your outreach will not attract as much buyers as eBay does, but it is free and it does only attract local customers, giving you a better sense of security.
Take Good Pictures.
Try to take pictures of the best aspects of your car if you are listing it online or putting it in your local classifieds. If you have a nice cold air intake hanging out under the hood, take a picture of that. If your car has a nice set of rims, take more time taking pictures of those. Try different angles and different heights when taking pictures. It is better to stay about 10 feet behind the car and use the zoom function on your camera to get a better focal length. Try to take a picture of car during a sunset to get a warm-look for your car. Also don't forget to take pictures of any defects. Your customers like an honest seller.
Try Cleaning the Interior.
When you are selling your car locally or online, it is advised that you clean the interior. Buyers love a good well-kept clean car. Chances are a buyer will buy your car over another car that has their garbage all inside of it. Try getting new floor mats or clean your existing ones to make it more appealing for the buyer. Use an air freshener to make the car seem inviting and clean. IF you have any stains, try dry-cleaning them out. Clean the inside of all your windows and glass. The car wash has taken care of the outside, so cleaning the inside will make the glass seem a lot cleaner.
Follow these steps, and well, you're guaranteed to get a significantly larger amount of money for your used car. It is advised that not only do you put your car up for sale locally, you should also try and list it online on both eBay and Craigslist to get more attention for your vehicle. If your vehicle is a popular type of car, try joining one of the websites dedicated to your specific model. Following these guidelines can get you a specifically larger amount of money for your car.
