How Do You Prepare A Used Car For Sale?
Preparing a used car for sale is the process of getting it ready to be placed on the market and sold. Similar to the way you would prepare your car for a road trip (check the fluids, tire pressures, and wash the windows), there is a proper way to prepare your used car to be sold. Follow these simple guidelines, and your used car: • Will be easier to advertise • Will sell more quickly • Will have an smoother sales transaction • Will command a higher resale value The benefits are many, and the drawbacks (just a couple hours of time) are few. In fact, properly preparing a vehicle for sale is really quite simple. Think Like a Buyer Put yourself in the buyer’s position. There are three things you look for in a used car: • A car that has been cared for • A car that is well maintained • A car that has been serviced at regular intervals. The best way to make the impression that you have met these requirements to the prospective buyer is to present a clean vehicle with the original keys, owner
