{"id":1245,"date":"2018-11-08T10:37:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T16:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1245"},"modified":"2018-11-08T10:37:15","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T16:37:15","slug":"how-should-i-get-my-car-ready-to-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/08\/how-should-i-get-my-car-ready-to-sell\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should I Get My Car Ready to Sell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many reasons why people sell their cars, including financial hardships, moving to another state, or just simply wanting to buy a newer one. &nbsp;And when you\u2019ve decided to sell a car on your own, there are several ways to do so. While getting it prepared, the key is to make your vehicle stand out to potential buyers as much as possible, while showing them its exceptional value in comparison to others. &nbsp;Naturally, many shoppers are skeptical of personal sales, so first you\u2019ll need to put their minds at ease. To get your vehicle ready, there are several reliable steps you can take to make the entire process more productive and profitable. What follows are some of the better ones. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get It Checked Out <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most smart used car shoppers will get a vehicle inspected first if they\u2019re interested, so make sure yours is up to the challenge by having a trusted mechanic give it a \u201conce-over\u201d beforehand. &nbsp;Ask them to check all these components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engine and transmission <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steering and suspension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluid levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coolant, hoses and radiator <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oil and filter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wipers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sound system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Battery, electrical system, power equipment and safety features <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If repairs or part replacements are needed, it\u2019s better to get those done before advertising your vehicle. &nbsp;If you don\u2019t, be honest and up front with prospective buyers about any leaking fluids, costly potential repairs, or funny noises. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Know Its History <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be prepared to present all facts about your vehicle\u2019s history to potential buyers. &nbsp;The more you know, the more an interested party will trust you. Have available the following information about your car, including written documentation whenever possible: &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Title (If you own it outright) and any salvage records or liens &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintenance records including all oil changes and repairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any accidents and auto body work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mileage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Number of owners including yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Warranties and whether they\u2019re transferable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any flood or fire damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carfax or AutoCheck report<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Have the Paperwork Ready &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the above, you\u2019ll also need to have at your fingertips these documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Copy of the Kelly Blue Book (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kbb.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.kbb.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) resale value report &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State and local inspection records (emissions, safety, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Owner\u2019s manual <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bill-of-sale for the potential transaction &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t Forget the Detail(s) &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean your vehicle completely, inside and out. &nbsp;Wash and then wax the exterior after removing all bug splotches, road grime and dirt. &nbsp;Additionally, take these extra detailing steps to ensure your vehicle\u2019s appearance will stand out from the rest: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean out all cup holders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only vacuum the floor mats, but also shampoo or even replace them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean off the motor using a commercial engine cleaner <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wash the windows inside and out <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shine up the tires and rims <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Touch up anybody scratches and chips with auto body paint <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean the upholstery (leather, cloth, vinyl, etc.) with detailing products &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A clean car will give a buyer the impression that it\u2019s been cared for. &nbsp;If you don\u2019t have time to DIY, take it to a local body shop and pay for a professional detailing. &nbsp;A freshly detailed vehicle could net you a few hundred extra bucks when the transaction is through. &nbsp;If you have some serious dents or dings, consider taking it to a collision repair shop to get those fixed too. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Snap Some Pics <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before advertising your car or truck, you\u2019ll need some pictures. &nbsp;The more you have, the more informed a shopper will be when comparing yours to similar ones. &nbsp;Take a few dozen high-quality snapshots from various angles, while capturing the following: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interior and exterior <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seats front and back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trunk, storage compartment or bed <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instrument cluster showing the odometer reading <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Door and steering wheel controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moonroof if you have one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stereo and display <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Experts Nearby Can Help Get It Ready! &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it\u2019s time to sell your vehicle, take it to a nearby auto body shop first. &nbsp;They have the reliable services you need to help get it ready, from professional interior and exterior detailing, to expert dent, ding and scratch body repairs. &nbsp;In the end, paying a pro to help get your used vehicle ready for sale should result in a high return-on-investment when the transaction is through- which means more money in your pocket! &nbsp;To search your zip code now for a better customer-reviewed collision repair shop in your area, visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carwise.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.carwise.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-care-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Should I Get My Car Ready to Sell? - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/08\/how-should-i-get-my-car-ready-to-sell\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Should I Get My Car Ready to Sell? - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There are many reasons why people sell their cars, including financial hardships, moving to another state, or just simply wanting to buy a newer one. &nbsp;And when you\u2019ve decided to sell a car on your own, there are several ways to do so. 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