If you decide to sell a car, then first of all you need to decide on the right time of year for this. In the spring, the boom in purchasing activity increases as many people want to buy a car by the summer for trips to the country, fishing, on vacation. On the other hand, this may not be profitable for you: after the winter, your four-wheeled friend will age and, accordingly, lose value. It is more profitable to sell a car in the fall: consumer demand is increasing, and the number of offers for cars is decreasing. Accordingly, prices are rising.
Instructions
Step 1
To get as much as possible for your car, first of all, you need to thoroughly clean it from the traces of your stay. Because everyone dreams of a new car, even if there is only enough money for a "second-hand" one. You need to give the customer the impression that the car has just rolled off the factory assembly line.
Step 2
Most cars are sold for their looks. Therefore, if your car has dents, then it is better to correct them first. Also, if possible, eliminate chips and scratches and chips on the body. Thoroughly wash the body, while not forgetting about the wheel arches, and also rub them with polish. For this purpose, a color-restoring polish may be suitable, which perfectly hides small scratches, especially on dark-colored cars. Then wash the glass with a special cleaner.
Step 3
Wash the engine until it is shiny. If there are traces of oil leakage on various parts of the car, then try to get rid of them, making them as inconspicuous as possible. Also fill in fresh engine oil (preferably with a higher viscosity) so that the engine produces fewer unpleasant metallic sounds that can scare off the buyer. In addition, it will be useful to get rid of the squeaks of the drive belts by treating them with a special preparation that can be purchased at almost any auto shop. Then the demonstration of engine operation will be more successful.
Step 4
Even the tidiest and cleanest interior cannot be compared to a new one. You can return the upholstery to its original color, you can get rid of the smell in the cabin using dry cleaning. The cost of this service is from 2000 rubles, but this price justifies itself with a good result. However, if the situation with the salon is neglected, you may have to repeat this operation.
Step 5
Also, don't forget the trunk. Customers love the perfectly clean upholstery and the black rubber of the spare. Also, buyers are encouraged by the presence of even the most inexpensive radio. Even if the future car buyer is an esthete music lover, and he immediately goes to buy a powerful audio system, he will probably consider the presence of wiring, mounts and brackets a plus.
Step 6
Pay attention to the important little things. Customers are often annoyed by stickers and other tinsel. Because it doesn't fit with their idea of a new car. And secondly, if you are a fan of "Spartak" and the whole interior is pasted over with stickers of football players, then the buyer will certainly have different tastes. An ashtray with butts or cigarette smoke annoys even smokers. It is also advisable to remove “stinky” fragrances, especially if the buyer is a woman more sensitive to odors, or some kind of asthmatic.
Step 7
It is better to present the car on a sunny day and in a place where traffic is low. If it's cold outside, warm up the car in advance so that the client has a feeling of warmth and comfort. Careless driving when showing a car can raise doubts about the serviceability of units and assemblies. Therefore, you should not show how skillfully you are able to cut a Zaporozhets, as well as frighten grandmothers and cats on the way. The buyer may decide that the car had a hard time for such an owner, which means that it will not last long.
Step 8
Do not show your car in the yard of your own home, so as not to attract too much attention from local intruders who can profit from the proceeds from the sale. Be sure to demonstrate all the "chips" of your car: the radio control panel on the steering wheel - admire the convenience of functions, xenon light - turn on the headlights, spectacular lighting - turn on the dimensions.
Step 9
Do not deny the buyer a request to test the car himself. Before a test drive, do not forget to warn about those malfunctions that may come to light on the go. Do not be greedy - a pair of keys and a jack left in the trunk as a "bonus" will only win over the client to you. Most importantly, do not forget to tell him about it. And finally: to part with such a beautiful car, you must have a good reason at the ready - such as buying a car of a more prestigious brand or purchasing a new apartment.
