How To Sell an Old Car
The key to success in selling your old car is making sure it's a good value to your buyer. Before selling your old car, have a mechanic fix it up so it is running properly when someone purchases it. Clean the car thoroughly on the inside and outside; better yet, have it detailed. Place the vehicle in front of your house with a "For Sale" sign in the window. "For Sale" signs can be purchased at hardware and discount stores.
- Obtain information on the value of your vehicle by using the Kelley Blue Book tool. It can found located online. Go to the site and follow the instructions on the page. Receive the value of your vehicle according to where you live.
- Ask a local car dealer how much your car is worth. Let the car dealer have a look at your vehicle. He or she will give you an estimate on how much they think your vehicle is worth.
- Check local auto ads in the newspaper to see how much a vehicle similar to yours is worth. Decide if you would need to increase or decrease your price.
- Place an ad in your local newspaper. Include the make model year color and price of the vehicle.
- Let close friends and relatives know about the vehicle. Close friends and family may be willing to take the vehicle off your hands for your price.