Are you planning on selling your vehicle? In this post by North American Wholesale in Corpus Christi, TX, we’ll go over how to close a great deal and make the whole process run smoothly.

Get the Vehicle’s Papers in Order

Getting all your vehicle’s papers in order is an easy way to expedite the vehicle selling process. This paperwork includes ownership papers, your vehicle’s history report, the bill of sale, and more that you could require to complete the sale. Make sure to have everything in order before you start the process.

Do a Bit of Maintenance

Doing a bit of vehicle maintenance before starting the process of selling your vehicle can be a great way to up the value of your vehicle. If you’ve done regular maintenance in the past, you may only have to do a bit of essential maintenance before putting it on the market. On the other hand, if you haven’t been so diligent in its maintenance, you may need to get some major repairs done. Some simple maintenance you can do before putting it on the market is to clean out the interiors, fix issues like a scratch or a burnt headlight, and change your engine oil and filter. If your vehicle is in good shape, these easy fixes will help you put your car’s best face forward to potential buyers.

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Decide Where to Sell It

The next step in selling your car is to decide where to sell it. If you’re planning on upgrading your ride, it might be a good idea to take your vehicle directly to the dealership. Dealers often take older cars as trade-ins for newer models, and they handle a lot of the paperwork involved in selling a car. Other options are to go through a salesperson, use an online platform specialized in car selling, or sell it on your own. Each option has its pros and cons, so read up before deciding on the best route for you and your vehicle.

Set a Price for Your Vehicle

Another essential part of the selling process is to set the right price for your vehicle. An excellent place to look at baseline values is to consult the Kelley Blue Book, where you can see what your make and model roughly goes for. After you know the base price, you’ll need to look at your vehicle’s condition, history, and the market to set a realistic price.

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Choose Where to Advertise It

Once you’ve set a price, it’s time to advertise your car. This might not be necessary if you’re going through the dealership option. But if you’re selling it yourself, you’ll need to advertise it to get potential buyers interested. For this, you can use online platforms like Facebook Marketplace or online forums, use newspaper ads, or write ‘for sale’ signs on your vehicle. If you’re going through the online route, make sure you take some nice pictures of the exteriors, as well as the interiors, to give potential buyers a clear idea of the condition of your vehicle and entice them into clicking the ad.

Meet Potential Buyers

Once you get some interest in your ad, it’s time to meet with potential buyers. First, you’ll need to gauge how interested they are. If you feel like they’re a good match, go ahead and schedule a meeting in a public, neutral place where you feel safe and comfortable. This meeting is also an excellent opportunity for them to do a test drive to see if they like how the car feels. It’s customary for the vehicle owner to accompany the potential buyer in the test drive. Still, if they don’t feel comfortable, you can always take a picture of their license before turning over the keys.

Close the Sale

As a final step, once you’ve found a buyer, it’s time to draw up the sale paperwork and close the deal. This agreement can be negotiated between the buyer and the seller and come to terms that work out for both parties. Prepare a release of liability and a bill of sale, and you’ll be done with selling your vehicle!

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