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10 tips on how to best sell your used car

Buying a new or used car is a big event in the life of every Slovenian, because it is very important that our steel horse is better than the neighbor's. Every buyer strives to get the best car for as little money as possible. However, in order for you as a seller to get the most out of your current pride, we have prepared some key tips for you that are good to follow when selling a car.

1. Preparation for sale

Before selling, it is important that your car looks as good as possible preserved. If possible, go for it visible injuries and shortcomings, while always keeping in mind the theorem that is original scratch always better as an amateur attempt to cover it up. If you really don't know how to paint cars, it's better to leave this job experts. You will do a lot just by being a car washed thoroughly and to him refreshed the shine with polishing paste. Thoroughly vacuum interior and coat the plastic parts with preparations suitable for the material. Clean the windows from both sides, and if possible afford seats and carpets deep cleaning. In the case of leather seats, it is recommended to use a leather care product. If you don't like such physical work, shell out a few euros and the experts will be happy to do it for you. With all these you will complete the car invigorated and it will be right away more pleasing to the eye, and with that also more attractive to buy. If you have mechanical problems with your car, it is recommended that you eliminate. Every buyer will buy a car with greater confidence that has been replaced before the sale oil and filters, and to top it all off, you can add all the important fluids needed for good engine operation.

2. Documents

More accounts and evidence as you will have, bigger confidence you will arouse in customers. It's smart save each invoice, whether it is a major service or just the purchase of new spark plugs. Confirmed service book it is a big plus, but the extra bills won't hurt anyway. Have all the documentation needed to sell the car at hand, from traffic cards until insurance policies. In this way, you will be able to perform the transcription and all other procedures at the same time, in the same place.

3. Price

Conservation, year, driven kilometers and equipment are the main factors in selling a car. It is wise to set the price as best as possible check the classifieds and compare your car with others, which are available on the market at that moment. Of course, we are talking about cars whose characteristics match yours. Keep in mind that sentimental attachment to the car and any work you've put into it won't interest, let alone move, buyers. The latter is especially true for different ones processing and "tunings“.

When selling a car, give real information.
When selling a car, give real information.

4. Sale through a car dealership

So called old for new selling a car represents the fastest and the safest method of sale. In this case, you will never get as much money as you could if you did themselves made a sale to a natural person. But this is the best solution when you don't like to deal with the sale of a used car and you intend to buy a new car from a car dealership. This is especially true when your current car is worn out and has already been damaged by the ravages of time.

5. Sale to a natural person

You will get the most money if you themselves engaged in selling their car. It takes something to sell like that more time. Compared to a quick sale through a car dealership, it will be in this case loot richer. Advertising is recommended for the fastest possible sale in a larger number of places, even the media. You can use various internet portals, advertisements or even radio broadcasts, which have a classifieds theme. When describing the car don't skimp with words and be as much as possible precise. Use phrases like “nicely preserved“, “thrifty“, “first owner" etc. Above all, pay attention to being completely factual sincere.

6. Photographs

It's on sale appearance your car very important. Take your time and take the best photos possible, as people in most cases we buy with our eyes. Exterior pictures should include the car from all sides and don't forget to add some photos inside the car. If there are any irregularities, take photos of these as well. This will avoid a possible lengthy description of the problem, because a picture says more than a thousand words. It's the worst time to photograph a car just after sunrise or just before sunset. That's when the light is the softest, and its glare is negligible.

The visual image of your car is very important.
The appearance of your car is very important.

7. Be confident

When selling, be confident, because you used the car all the time and you know all its pluses and minuses best. If you are unable to answer a question, either due to a technical nature or for any other reason, don't get confused. In all probability, you are not a car mechanic, so you cannot know all the technical details. If the buyer insists on these questions, peace of mind can take them to your or their mechanic. Please arrange for the sale at daylight, preferably on something public place. If the buyer wants to bring his mechanic to look at the vehicle, he can don't be intimidated, it is probably mainly there to point out possible defects and thus try to lower the price of the car. Never to a customer do not allow, to go for a test drive without you.

8. Negotiation

If you decide to sell a car through an ad, always place higher price than expected. So you'll have something maneuvering space for haggling. If you notice that there is no interest at the first price set, yes lower it. Never settle for the first price offered by the buyer. In most cases, this will be very low, and the buyers are usually just resellers of vehicles, who try to buy them at the cheapest price and then sell them at a higher price. In this case, you will have less work and problems with the sale at the car dealership. Here too, we advise you to be self-confident and pre-sales imagine the lowest amount of money, which you are still ready to accept. Insist on this limitation and don't fall for various tricks, with which buyers try to reduce the price of the car.

9. Personal items and documents

Before selling thoroughly review and empty all drawers and disposal areas. Look even under the carpets, v umbrellas and all possible drawers in trunk. If nothing else, you might find some hidden euro. It could be inconvenient to have some left in your car personal data or popular and prized personal items. Better yes double check, rather than worrying later when it's too late anyway.

Arrange the sale in daylight, preferably in a public place.
Arrange the sale in daylight, preferably in a public place.

10. “Finish” the sale

The car is best sold during office hours of administrative units and technical services. In this way, you will be able to complete the transcription and other procedures immediately, and with that, one job will be behind you. Contract of sale is the basic document for the sale of the car. There is no need to make it too complicated, a white sheet of paper and a handwritten contract between two parties is enough. Of course, it also needs to be verified. Save the purchase agreement because you never know when it might come in handy. In most cases, the means of payment is cash, and if you are uncomfortable walking around with a large amount of money, arrange to hand it over at banks. There you can make a transfer or receive cash immediately deposit into your personal account.

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