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How to Sell Your Used Car: Tips and Must-Haves (Part 1a)

How to sell your used car to a private buyer or a dealer? VINCheck.info shares some tips in this two-part slide show. Part 1 focuses on preparing your unit for sale. Vehicle history is the key to helping the buyer make an informed decision. VINCheck.info can help you and the buyer with its free license plate or VIN lookup and other tools.

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How to Sell Your Used Car: Tips and Must-Haves (Part 1a)

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  1. HOW TO SELL YOUR USED CAR: $$$ TIPS AND MUST-HAVES (Part 1a)

  2. Here's how you can successfully sell a used car to a private buyer or a dealer

  3. PREPARING YOUR CARFOR SALE Step 1: Check the car's right value or worth

  4. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Set up the price. How much are you willing to sell it for?  Can you attract a customer with your given price?  Step One:Check the car's right value or worth

  5. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Browse over similar ads for clues  on pricing for the same make and model.  But remember:  "one size fits all” does not apply in pricing used cars. Step One:Check the car's right value or worth

  6. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Get a comprehensive car report. VINCheck.infooffers a free vehicle history report that also includes the market value and  ownership cost.  Step One:Check the car's right value or worth

  7. The figures are based on market statistics of the vehicle brand. Here is a sample of an estimated value for a certain unit. 

  8. And here is the forecast of the vehicle's ownership cost for the succeeding years. 

  9. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Simply enter the VIN or plate number using the license plate, VIN lookup and other free tools at VINCheck.info. The site also offers content rich in selling points for your car. Step One:Check the car's right value or worth

  10. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Other helpful references: ​ ​ Review sites for used car listings and useful tips: Edmunds, Cars.com Step One:Check the car's right value or worth Pricing guides for market value based on certain attributes: Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides

  11. PREPARING YOUR CARFOR SALE Step 2: Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  12. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Bodywork improvements may drastically increase the market  value of newer and higher-end used cars.  For older cars, it may not be significant.  Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  13. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE Is it worth the risk?  What does the market say? Or does it only need a thorough cleanup which also raises the market value? Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  14. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE A neat and clean car: •  looks more appealing to buyers •  shows how well the owner took care of it •  clears some doubts about the car Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  15. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE How to make a used car  look presentable and ready for sale?  •  1. Clean rims, tires and windows •  2. Shovel out all the junk in the car •  3. Vacuum the floor, seats and trunk •  4. Wipe the shifting gear handle •  5. Replace old floor mats, if needed •  6. Empty the ashtrays Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  16. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE •  7. Open the windows and air out the smells •  8. Dust off the steering wheel cover •  9. Remove worn-out stickers and other plastered stuff •  10. If needed, change the oil and other liquids •  11. Consult a mechanic for possible improvements  •  12. If the price is worth it, renew the paint job to remove dents and scratches  Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  17. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE If an improvement reflects on  the vehicle's record, show VIN check results or a vehicle history report: •  as proof •  to show your own confidence with the car you are selling •  to assure the buyer it is worth buying  Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  18. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE For a price, vehicle data can be obtained from Carfax and Autocheck.  VINCheck.info's car report is free. Credit card and sign-up are not required. Step Two:Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements

  19. In summary, to prepare your car for sale: • 1. Check the car's right value or worth • 2. Consider some cleanup, repair or bodywork improvements Check out VINCheck.info for more information that may be useful for you as you prepare your used car for sale.

  20.  Vehicle History • VIN Decoder •  License Plate Lookup • VIN Check by Make • VIN Check by State • Vehicle Sale History No signup, no credit card required.

  21. HOW TO SELL YOUR USED CAR: Tips and Must-Haves (Part 1b) Coming up next... More on.. PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR SALE

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