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Trips & Advice for Car Business
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| HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL TIPS GIVEN BELOW |
FOR SELLING TIPS |
Is your car going to be easy to sell? Is it a hot commodity? Or will you have to drop your price and search out additional avenues to sell it? |
Your first step is to check on-line classified ads to see how much others are asking for your type of car and other Internet sites allow you to search with specific criteria.
For example : select the year and trim level of your car and see how many similar cars are currently on the market. Take note of their condition, mileage, geographic location and selling price so you can list your car at a price that will sell it quickly. |
| Once you have surveyed the on-line classified ads then pricing to determine the fair value of your car. color, region, options and condition. Once you have followed the prompts and gotten a specific price, you can also generate a "For Sale" sign. |
| Ask for slightly more money than you are actually willing to accept. If you want to get $4,000 for the car, you should list the car at $4,500 or more. That way, if you get $4,500 — great! But if you have to go lower, it won't be a terrible loss. |
| On the other hand, as a private party seller, you don't want to look like a car dealer. Therefore, you might want to take a simple approach and set your price at a round figure such as $4,750 or $4,500. |
| When people come to look at your car, they will probably make up their minds to buy it or not within the first few seconds. This is based on their first look at the car. So you want this first look to be positive. You want your car to have "curb appeal." |
Before you advertise your car for sale, make sure it looks as clean and attractive as
realistically possible.
This goes beyond just taking it to the car wash. Here is a to-do list that could help turn your heap into a cream
puff:
- Make sure it is washed, waxed and detailed.
- Make sure your car is both mechanically sound and free from dents, dings and scrapes.
- Consider making low-cost repairs yourself rather than selling it "as is."
- Shovel out all the junk from the inside of the car. When prospective buyers go for a test-drive, you don't want
them to feel like they've walked into your messy bedroom.
- Wipe the brake dust off the wheel covers and clean the tires with a tire gloss product.
- Thoroughly clean the windows (inside and out) and all the mirrored surfaces.
- Have all your maintenance records ready to show prospective buyers.
- If the car needs servicing or even a routine oil change, take care of that before putting it up for sale.
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Here are the main markets for advertising used cars:
- On-line classified ads
- Daily newspaper classified ads
- Weekly "shoppers" and giveaway newspapers
- Bulletin boards at your office, a local supermarket or a college campus
- Word of mouth — tell your friends and family you have a car for sale
- Put a "For Sale" sign in the car window
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FOR BUYING TIPS |
The following steps will tell you how to locate, price and negotiate to buy the used car you want. If you still don't know what car to buy, follow the steps to Finding the Right Car for You and then come back after you have decided.
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If you've decided to buy a used car, you've already made a smart decision. You can get a car that's almost as good as a brand-new one, without suffering the depreciation that wallops new car buyers as soon as they drive the car off the lot. Used cars — even those that are only one year old — are 20 to 30 percent cheaper than new cars.
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But there are other good reasons to buy a used car :
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- Buying a used car means you can afford a model with more luxury/performance.
- You'll save money on insurance.
- The glut of cars coming off lease makes finding a near-new vehicle, or "cream puff," easy.
- Bigger bargains are possible for the smart used car shopper.
Furthermore, the classic reasons to avoid used cars — lack of reliability and the expense of repairs — are less of an issue. Consider these related thoughts :
- Used cars are more reliable today than ever before.
- Some used cars are still under the factory warranty.
- Most new carmakers now sell certified used cars, which include warranties.
- The history of a used car can easily be traced using the VIN number.
- Financing rates for used cars have dropped in recent years.
- If you buy from a private party, the negotiation process is less stressful.
True, you can't be the first one on the block with the trendiest vehicle. But your consolation will come with the knowledge that you got a great deal and made a smart financial decision. So read on, as we guide you along the road to used car happiness.
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Buying a car is a big investment, but it can be exciting and rewarding, especially if you feel like you got the right car at a fair price.
As you call dealerships to locate the exact car you want to buy, you can also test drive the car salesman. In other words, you can determine if this is a person you want to do business with. It's a good idea to consider this issue ahead of time, before you get to the deal-making phase of the process.
The simplest way to estimate total cost is to ask the salesperson to fax you a worksheet and invoice before you go to the dealership. This way, you'll be able to review the figures in a relaxed environment. Compare the numbers from the dealership to those you have calculated.
There are two "best times" to buy a car. The end of December is a good time for car buyers to buy a new car. Some visitors did buying a car at Christmas. Everyone is out buying XMAS gifts, leaving new car dealer lots void of customers, motivating dealers to cut prices, and break year end sales records. Another good time to buy a car is July to October as new car dealers sell off cars at low prices to clear space for new car models. Secret factory to dealer incentives can be $1000-$6000 in addition to new car consumer rebates! In November, 2003 BMW had a $5000 secret factory to dealer incentive on the 7 series! If they sell you the car at invoice, they earned $5000 more. You should haggle over this incentive, many dealers willingly give up all or part of this incentive, making your cost lower.
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