Sell your own used car properly now. If you want to sell your vehicle, you should pay attention to a few points that are sometimes decisive for the price. First, you should think about what you want for the car.
But in addition to the price, other things are also very important for a successful sale. For example, the contract should be legally secure when selling, so that there are no problems later.
Ways to sell your car
If you would like to sell your old car as quickly and as well as possible and are perhaps also looking for a local buyer, you should consider what options are available to you. Because you have to make a little effort when selling. It would be desirable if the car sold quickly but also profitably, without having to deal with it for weeks in a nerve-wracking and time-consuming manner. Also, many do not want to have to deal with many interested parties for a long time on the phone and on-site. So what are the options for selling the car yourself?
Selling to family or friends
Perhaps the simplest option is to sell the vehicle to your family or friends. For this, someone from the circle would really have to be looking for it. But it is precisely when you know the people particularly well that you find it difficult to achieve the best selling price. It’s often because you don’t trust yourself out of friendliness or because of authoritarian reasons. It could also be uncomfortable if problems or defects occur in the vehicle afterward. Unfortunately, this can lead to distrust and put a great strain on a personal relationship.
Post-sales notices in the car or in shops
A very simple way to offer your car as locally as possible would be to put a sales slip in the car and also post such slips in shops or in public places. Of course, the most important key data should not be missing. With a bit of luck, you will find a buyer from very close vicinity.
Selling via a public platform such as a newspaper or the internet
Advertising the used vehicle offers a number of advantages but also a major disadvantage. First, you can easily reach a large number of people, which increases the number of interested parties. On the private market, you also have a good chance of getting the best price for your car. If you have a little patience, you can find the right buyer here. A private buyer would like to use the vehicle for himself and not resell it profitably. The big disadvantage is that you have to have good nerves. You will often have to deal with bargain hunters, some of whom are very bold, over the phone and then on the spot. Especially on the phone, you can be harassed at really outrageous times. This can be very tiring and time-consuming.
Selling through a car buying agent
In order to be able to avoid a lot of personal work and unsightly sales talks, you can contact a car purchase or brokerage portal directly. These are usually used, by car dealers. Unfortunately, their reputation is not the best, because one quickly thinks of any backyard garages with dodgy and dubious dealers.
Have the car checked before you sell it
We recommend a workshop that draws attention to any defects so that they can be remedied. You can then have a list of defects issued, which then ensures that the sale is serious. The inspection book is also very important. If all maintenance is noted there, the car is easier to sell.
The most important points in the negotiations
- If the car has been involved in an accident, this should also be mentioned honestly.
- Also, be honest about the age and the number of previous owners.
- If certain parts or the paint are no longer original, you should inform the person you are talking to.
- In almost all car sales, the buyer tries to lower the price. Therefore, you should consider in advance where the pain threshold is.
- In any case, insist on a written contract. If the buyer does not want this, the business cannot be serious. In short: hands-off.
- Do not hand over the car until the full purchase price has been paid. At this point, you should not get involved in anything else.