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Selling a Used Car – Top Tips from Professional Auto Traders


If the time has come to upgrade your wheels, you obviously want to secure the best price for your current vehicle and in this short article, we offer a few tips from trusted auto dealers on how to get the best possible price for a second-hand car.

  • Carry out a thorough vehicle inspection – This will tell you exactly what is wrong with the car and you have to make the decision whether to carry out repairs or sell the vehicle as seen. Old cars often suffer with cloudy and dull headlights and this can be changed with headlight restoration from a local car detailing company. Minor dents and scratches can also be fixed and with a comprehensive detail, your car is ready to be listed for sale.
  • Consider part exchange – Most auto dealerships will accept a buyer’s old car as part payment for one of their vehicles, new or used. Many people will tell you that you will get a higher price than if you sold the car privately, so it is something to consider.
  • Check out car for cash companies – There are several car for cash companies in Australia and they offer a comprehensive service that includes handling the paperwork and vehicle registration. Simply post images and details of the car and this is seen by hundreds of car dealers who will bid and you can accept the highest offer. If you would like to learn more about car for cash dealers, Google is your best friend and can take you to a leading provider.
  • Selling to a private buyer – Some people think they will get a better price if they list their car on an online car sales site, which might be the case. Be prepared for some serious bargaining, as most potential buyers like to haggle. It can be very stressful to list your car privately, which is why most people prefer to trade their car in with a local dealership.
  • Prepare service and repair receipts – Gather up all receipts for service, maintenance and repairs so that you can produce them on demand. This is important evidence that you have maintained the vehicle, so do keep these items in a safe place.
  • Consider a deep upholstery clean – If your car interior is in good condition, perhaps have it detailed, which should include a deep clean of the upholstery. An interior detail is sure to impress a potential buyer and for the little it costs, it could be the difference between a sale and not.

Selling your car doesn’t have to be a stressful experience and we hope that the above information helps you to secure a sale. Be realistic regarding your asking price and decide in advance the lowest figure you will accept, which might be relevant when bargaining. 

We hope that your new set of wheels gives you as much pleasure as your old car.

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