| o the troubled economic climate, most people have | | | | wipers, ashtrays trim, broken seat belts...etc. Repair |
| made efforts to cut down on their personal | | | | or replace items that are broken or missing. |
| expenses. This has led to more people shopping for | | | | 4. Take your car for a test drive. Listen for any |
| better deals. One area that has seen an increase in | | | | unusual sounds such as a loud muffler, transmission |
| business is the sale of used cars. When selling a used | | | | jumping gears, or squeaky breaks. If you hear |
| car, one has to make sure that it will be attractive to | | | | anything, get a mechanic to exam the car. As well, |
| potential buyers and that it will sell close to its retail | | | | look under the car for any unusual leaks. Check under |
| value. There are a number of things you have to do | | | | the hood for any problems such as a corroded |
| to show buyers that your used car is a worthwhile | | | | battery. Make sure all of the fluids are full. |
| investment. | | | | 5. When determining the price of the car, check to |
| Below are a number of tips on how to sell used cars: | | | | see what the most popular cars are. As well, note |
| 1. First impressions will either result in a sale or turn | | | | the mileage of the car. A car with high mileage will sell |
| potential buyers away. It is important that you | | | | for less. Check the Kelly Blue Book to determine the |
| prepare to sell your used car. You need to make it | | | | value of the car so you are offering a fair price. |
| look as good as new. Check the exterior all over for | | | | There are also a variety of online car sites where |
| scratches, dents, rust, and chipped paint. Fix and paint | | | | you can compare prices of cars. You can also do this |
| any bad spots. Use a scratch remover for small | | | | online by comparing vehicles at a variety of car |
| scratches. Scratches can be sanded and have a coat | | | | websites. The price you choose should reflect the |
| of paint applied. As well, check your tires to see if | | | | history of its reliability, the make/model/year, |
| the treads are worn and if they are leaking air. You | | | | condition of the car, and the mileage. |
| should replace any worn tires. Once you have | | | | 6. Make sure you have all of the important |
| repaired any damage, thoroughly wash the exterior | | | | documents such as the car’s registration, title |
| and wax it. | | | | to the car, record of maintenance, inspection papers, |
| 2. Prepare the interior of the car. Check the | | | | warranties, and record of replacement parts. You can |
| upholstery for any tears and repair them. Get rid of | | | | also obtain a CARFAX Vehicle History Reports to |
| any garbage. Vacuum the inside of the car, including | | | | show potential buyers that you are not hiding |
| the air vents and crevices. Use a mild cleaning agent | | | | anything. |
| to clean the interior. Make sure you clean any stains | | | | Perception is everything when selling a used car. It is |
| and check the floors to see if there are any holes | | | | important to take the time to make the car look as |
| that need to be filled. | | | | good as new and be honest with potential buyers. It |
| 3. Check for any missing or broken parts such as the | | | | will greatly increase the likelihood that you get the |
| rear view mirror, stereo knobs, lights, windshield | | | | price you want for the used car. |