Planning to get rid of your old car and do not know the best way to do that? Here are few tips that can fetch you the best deal without having to go through dealers.



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Prep your vehicle. Check the vehicle to be certain that everything works. You may consider having a mechanic examine your car and issuing a report about its condition.



Research the market. Find out what price people are asking for a similar vehicle. Try local used-car classifieds, Kelly Blue Book or NADA Guides.



Set a competitive price. Decide the lowest price and also add a little more to the top price you are claiming to make room for bearable discounts.



Gather records. Prepare maintenance records folder it help in convincing buyers. A vehicle report from CARFAX is recommended. Also have your bill-of-sale ready to go.



Clean your vehicle. Not only car wash. Clean the interior. Get all the junk out of it and vacuum it.



Create an advertisement that sells. Mention top options and improvements, any recent upgrades, and maintenance records.



Spread the word. More exposure, more demands it generates and more money you’ll make. Online, try craigslist, Autotrader, and Cars.com with quality pictures uploaded. Over the weekend, run your ad in a newspaper when it will reach the largest audience.



Be prepared to answer questions. People will call or e-mail to ask for more specific information. Be ready to provide it. Keep a list of key facts by the phone.



Show your car to interested buyers. Allow the buyer to take a test drive, but be sure to ask for a valid driver’s license first! Permit buyers to take the car to their mechanic themselves. Not confident about your negotiating skills then get a friend to help.



Negotiate a fair price. Be confident about your car’s true value you can withstand the pressure to lower the price. Don’t mind budging from the price if it is not too far from what you have in mind.



Make the sale. Complete a bill-of-sale transferring ownership. Ask for cash or a cashier’s check.



Take care of details. After the sale is complete, cancel your insurance on the vehicle. Offer your phone number to the buyer so that you can answer questions, but be clear that the sale is final.



Via: Get Rich Slowly