Tuesday, March 29, 2005

How to Sell Your Used Car Fast

How to Sell Your Used Car Fast

Needing to sell your car fast be stressful. Cars are a large expense for many people, and you have to find a person who needs and wants your type of car, and also has the cash to pay for the car. Rather than listing your car for sale in one place and then waiting for the phone to ring, there are several things you can do to increase the chances of selling your car quickly.

Instructions

    1

    Call your local bank's loan department, and ask for the Blue Book value on your vehicle. Be prepared to provide the agent with the make, model, mileage, condition and features that your vehicle has. As an alternative, go to kbb.com, and enter the values into the computer to get the Blue Book value for private sales. The Blue Book value is the price you can expect to get for the type of car you are selling and condition it is in.

    2

    Set your starting price for the vehicle. Depending on how fast you need to sell, you may need to lower the price under the Blue Book value.

    3

    Clean the car inside and out. Don't even attempt to sell the car if you haven't taken the time to make it look as nice as possible. Consider a detailing service if you do not have the time.

    4

    Put "For Sale" signs in the car windows. This will serve as a moving advertisement every time you drive the vehicle or anyone walks past it or drives past it when the vehicle is parked. Find a parking lot that allows vehicles for sale to be parked in it, and park the vehicle near the end of the lot for maximum viewing from cars driving past the lot. Do not park the car long-term unless you know that the lot allows you to. If you are unsure, contact the lot manager for permission.

    5

    Post a classified ad in newspapers both in your city and surrounding cities. There is a charge for posting a classified ad, but the cost may prove to be worth it if the car sells. Also post the ad on area websites that offer free classified ads.

    6

    Visit local grocery stores, libraries and banks to see if these establishments have bulletin boards for you to post ads. Leave an ad in any establishments that allow you to post it.

    7

    Let everyone know that you are trying to sell your car--family, friends, fellow churchgoers, co-workers, neighbors and more. You never know who may know someone else in need of a car.

    8

    Adjust the price of the car as needed. Accept the fact that you need to sell the car fast, and that you are unlikely to get top dollar for it. A sold car is better than an unsold car in many situations.

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