Owning and driving a car is an indispensable part of the everyday Australian lifestyle. We rely heavily on our cars to transport us daily and often feel somewhat ‘lost’ without our own mode of transport. Owning a vehicle means that inevitably we will sell a vehicle at some point in time perhaps to upgrade to a newer or better model, or to change the type of vehicle we drive to fit changes in lifestyle or circumstances. Here are our tips on how to prepare your vehicle for sale.
Set your sale price:
To get an idea of the market value of your vehicle check out sites such as https://www.carsguide.com.au/. This is a good place to start as you can search the make and model, and compare what price others are listing the same vehicle for. Be sure to compare apples for apples. Look for models with similar mileage and extra features.
Consider the cost of the roadworthy certificate, registration and any accessories you have added to the vehicle as part of its resale price.
Book in for a detail:
To get the best price possible, present your vehicle as close to “new” as possible.
A professional wash and polish of the exterior, vacuuming and shampooing of the interiors and a good clean of the windscreens and auto glass is a vital part of making your vehicle sale-worthy. A detailer can even freshen the A/C vents to give your car the ‘new car’ smell.
Panel damage:
Most used cars are likely to have some minor panel damage such as small scratches or marks. In many cases, a good polish will buff out any obvious scratches however you might need to invest in a scratch repair kit for more stubborn marks. Be upfront with potential buyers about any past accidents that have happened to your vehicle.
Servicing your vehicle:
Servicing your vehicle before selling not only is appealing to a potential buyer, it also shows your transparency and integrity as the seller. Ideally, you’ll have maintained the vehicle with regular servicing and can show the potential buyer service log books and documentation of any repairs you’ve had done in the past.
Effective advertising:
Whether you use carsales.com.au, The Trading Post or your local or newspaper to advertise your vehicle for sale, it is important to mention vital details such as the number of km’s it has travelled, make, model, age, reason for sale, and whether it is certified as being roadworthy and of course, setting a negotiable price range.
If you are looking to sell your vehicle and are considering repairing or restoring its windscreen, plastic or auto glass before it’s up for sale, contact Novus for a quote.
