| The following tips let you in on how to make | | | | will come to your home and provide a full detail |
| selling your car as easy as possible and how to | | | | from as little as $169 for sedans. It may also be |
| get the price you want. | | | | worthwhile removing any dents and fixing the |
| 1. Advertising. The majority of people now do | | | | paint work. Also, take out all personal items. This |
| their car researching online so it's worthwhile to | | | | will make the car appear cleaner and help the new |
| advertise in this space. You can advertise it in the | | | | owner to visualise their personal belongings in |
| major daily newspapers or your local paper. | | | | there. |
| Provide as much information as possible to avoid | | | | 3. Service record. People like to know that the car |
| unnecessary enquiries. | | | | has been serviced regularly at a reputable service |
| Valuable information includes: | | | | centre. Make sure you keep thorough records and |
| Model | | | | let people know that this information is available. |
| Make | | | | 4. Registration Papers. Have these on hand to |
| Year of manufacture | | | | assure potential buyers that you own the vehicle. |
| Kilometres | | | | 5. Know your bottom price. People will always |
| Registration (compulsory in some states) | | | | negotiate with you. Make sure you know the |
| Colour | | | | lowest price you are willing to accept before a |
| Price | | | | potential buyer sees your car. |
| Contact details | | | | 6. Test drive. Check that the potential buyer has |
| Non standard features eg allow wheels, sunroof, | | | | a valid driver's license before allowing them to |
| upgraded sound system etc | | | | drive your car. Make sure you (or a friend) go |
| 2. Appearance. The newer your car looks, the | | | | with them for their test drive. If you can smell |
| more attractive it can be to buyers. Give it a | | | | alcohol on their breath, suggest they come back |
| thorough clean inside and out. Get into all of the | | | | later if they want a test drive. |
| nooks and crannies including the engine bay, boot | | | | 7. Payment. When you agree on a price, take a |
| and door openings. Give the car a good airing to | | | | deposit and provide the potential buyer with a |
| get rid of any odours, but avoid any strong car | | | | time frame to provide the remainder of the |
| deodoriser smells. Some car cleaning companies | | | | money. Always take cash or a bank cheque. |