Things Really Should Know Before Selling Vehicle For Cash

Currently I drive a 1999 Chevy Prizm with 160,000 miles on it. It's a very modest car, but as I said in a previous article, it's one of the best cars you can get for under $5k. Because of the age and miles on my car, I know I'm going to have to buy a new one in about 3 years, so I'll use that as the starting point for my calculations. Which car will I compare it to? A 2009 Toyota Matrix, which can be had for about $13,000 with around 50,000 miles on it.

2008 subaru forester First, do a general service done on your vehicle. Have the oil and oil filter changed. Be sure that the air filter is in good condition as well as filling all other fluids. Check your tires to be sure that they are not too worn. Check the windshield wipers to be sure they aren't squeaking and make sure the breaks are working.

sell my car today L: Derek, I'm aware that everything you've said to me so far today is from a memorized script, and you do make it sound very natural, however, I need you to get off the script for a minute and let me know how much you can discount the car for.

Another way to sell your car for cash now is through the online classifieds. It may take longer than finding a dealer who will buy it, but you may come away with several hundred more dollars. Online services that let you list your items for sale have virtually replaced printed publications. Particularly given that many of them are free; you don't have to pay to post your listing. If you have the time to wait for the right buyer to come along, this is certainly an option.

Next, know the value of your car. Check the Kelley Blue book and the NADA book so you have some idea to the wholesale and retail value of your car. consultants will usually do this for you and give you copies of what they find.

This is where the dealer agrees to present you with all reasonable offers so that you can choose to take the offer or to counter offer the price of the car. This type of program will help you sell the car more quickly and gives the buyer bargaining room. This way you always know what is going on with the sale of your vehicle.