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Should I Sell My Car to a Dealership?
Selling the car you’ve grown accustomed to can be difficult for some. However, it can also be a matter of necessity. If you’re moving to a new city and don’t plan on driving there, need a new car to match the growing size of your family or simply plan on getting a vehicle that’s more energy efficient, you should look to a good car dealer or you could also sell your car to an individual buyer.
The first step that we recommend is that you get your car assessed. Check with an auto expert on the current retail value of your car. They’ll give you a figure that’s current and based on the age, condition and history of your car. You can use this quote to ensure that you get a reasonable price for your car.
Negotiation
Whether you sell privately or to a dealership, you will have to engage in a bit of negotiation. If you’re one who dreads negotiations, you’ll be better off selling or better yet, trading your car in to a dealership.
Schedule
Everyone today is on a tight schedule. Time is money and not everyone is able to devote the kind of time that’s necessary in order to sell a car privately. Selling privately requires that you get your car prepped in terms of servicing, replacing worn out parts, having the car washed, as well as advertising and pitching your car to serious buyers and making sure that only genuine buyers are taking your car for a spin. Also, you’ll need to get the necessary documentation done such as having the transfer of vehicle document, getting the bill of sale, applying for the new title, release of liability and also the maintenance records to be handed over to the buyer.
This is probably the number one reason why folks opt to sell a car to a dealership instead of selling a car themselves. The direct selling process can take anywhere from a week to several months, depending on the type of car you have and its resale value.
Season
You may wonder what the season of the year has to do with selling your car. However, if you plan on selling your car yourself, you do need to take into account the season. For example, there won’t be much demand for a convertible in the winter since this car is popular only in the summer and in relatively warm regions. Another example is cars with four-wheel drive have more demand in the winter due to harsh driving conditions such as rain, snow and sleet.
On the flip side, especially if you’re in a hurry to sell your car, you could sell your car to a dealership at any time of the year without having to worry about the demand. The price may not be as high as you want, but you may end up with a lower price for every day that you delay your sale.
So, choose a good dealership and make your hassle-free sale today!