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10 EASY steps in getting the MOST $$$ at trade-in time..Mar 20 '00 Write an essay on this topic.Step 1: First decide if your car is in good condition or if the car dates back to the Roosevelt age,(if it is, you probably don't want to fix it up and sell it yourself...waste of time. Or if your car is in good condition, you can decide to fix it up and get top dollars for your car. Step 2: Then figure out a honest price on your used car. There are many useful guide books that can help you put a price tag such as the NADA and the Kelly Blue Book. These books give a general pricing framework so if you have upgrades to the car then it's a definite Rise of value on the car. Step 3: Otherwise, if you decide not to trade in your old car, you can also donate it to a charity and get a tax deduction from the IRS. Step 4: After you decide, then the task is to clean and fix-up your old car as neatly as possible in order to get the most dollars for your old car. Dirty and bad car conditions really turns off buyers so do your best job. By investing $90 - $160 into your old car can save to up to many times more at trading time or selling time. For example, if you have small scratches or dents, use paintless dent removers or you can consider a professional detailling job for around a hundred bucks. Also, features such as lights, brakes, wipers, and tires should be in good working condition. Step 5: Decide to trade? Then do your best to deal with the salesperson. Always when dealing with salespeople, keep your new car value away from your old car value.(otherwise the dealer will try to add more money on the new car) You should definitely go sell your used car at a dealer that cars your model..so if you own a Bmw 3 series then you should sell your car at a Bmw dealer. Step 6: Or, if you decided to sell it yourself, you should definitely do a good job in advertising your old car. Try classified ads in your newspaper or look into your local Autotrader classifieds to get info. on advertising your vehicle. Also be sure to include a great photo in your ad because shiny cars in ads get a lot of attention. Step 7: When advertising yourself always be honest about you old car or you can count on losing much more money in the future. Step 8: Then if buyers decide to come and look at the car always be aware of the surroundings of the meeting spot(since we live in a world with many possibilities) Meet during the daytime, where there is alot of people, Or your home. Step 9: Before selling your car, keep all the car's paperwork in handy and be sure to write a agreement with the buyer that can say: this car is being sold to.....as it is. Always recieve cash and no credit card numbers or checks. Step 10: Last of all you should always take careful precautions on handing over the liability of the car to the buyer cause if you don't you might end up paying for the future violations of your used car. If you follow these ten simple steps you will definitely get the most bucks for your old car.  |
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