Car owners would always want the best value for the cars that they would like to dispose of. However, the saying: "Honesty is the best policy" applies to this situation. When you have a car that is in fair shape, don't exaggerate in the advertisement by saying that it is in perfect condition. Aside from being dishonest, you are putting yourself available for future law suits by misrepresenting the product, which is your car.
A good position is to say that the car "needs minor body work" and not to offer additional information about parts that are not in top condition. However, when asked, always give an honest answer. Many buyers are willing to have second-hand cars repaired by themselves if they see that the vehicle will be worth the effort. This is especially true for people who want to get a bargain from the purchase.Yet the question remains - do you have your auto servicing and maintenance done - never mind auto financing - where you purchased the vehicle or do you go third party non OEM ? Its not always easy to find auto service deals for your particular car or truck brand name. For example if you live in the Vancouver BC or lower mainland regions of British Columbia you might look up the terms in a Google ,Bing or Yahoo search online. Many people only trust dealers and their service departments rather than the 19 year old gal or guy - or their helper in the back room of the shop to do the work. The story was told of one bright woman - a college degree type who even had a straight 4 A average with a Masters degree. She had bought a door to door coupon book which had big box store oil change coupons in it. She shepherded out these like gold. Her brother , a lawyer by trade, had a pampered 2008 shiny-bright blue Toyota Matrix. When the big box store outlet got through with filling his tiny Honda Civic engine with 5 liters of oil instead of its max filling of 3.5 liters in the crankcase - the engine seals were blown. A real bargain - the owner had to replace his automobile for reliability and as he noted - the big box store assumed no liability and in sum total "could of cared less". A real bargain so to speak. For the kind of money spent he might of well bought a spanking brand new right off the new car; dealership lot. New is new when it comes to vehicles and auto ( or truck) ownership. New automobiles , after all,come not only with new parts and components but also new car warranties. With cars these days their is so much crammed under the hood - for a mechanic to get at any part is an expensive auto repair bill almost guaranteed. On top of that once the "body is open" your mechanic or auto service writer is sure to recommend additional (and costly ) repairs. For the young man in this case to step up to a new or perhaps newer replacement vehicle might of been the wisest route to travel.
When it comes to car cleaning, here are some pointers. The whole point in this is for the buyer to know that the car was well-cared for by the owner. Bring out the best in the vehicle by vacuuming the carpet, washing the upholstery and emptying out the ash trays. Clean windows also give the illusion of a roomier and brighter space. Car wax adds $50 to the selling price. Have that done as well. Don't have a shop re-paint your vehicle. Buyers will instantly think that a crashed part has been repaired and the seller is trying to conceal the work done through paint. If you're planning to replace worn pedal covers, floor mats and torn upholstery, it should be cone a couple of weeks in advance. Alert buyers will believe that the obvious, shiny, and new accessories had to replace worn out parts. This is essentially associated with high mileage.
When a serious buyer comes along, the objective is to exhibit your car's best qualities. Clean the vehicle thoroughly and inside out. Get the car washed including the upholstery and ensure that the rugs are vacuumed. Don't forget to empty the ash trays. Windows and the windshield must be cleaned thoroughly because when a buyer gets inside a car with clean windows, the eyes get tricked into thinking that the car is more spacious than it actually is. The car should look like its well taken care of.
An increase of $50 can be added to the price of the car when it is waxed. Don't be tempted to repaint the car. Many buyers assume that this type of work is done to cover up recently repaired smashup. Damaged or torn upholstery, floor mats, and worn pedal covers must be replaced. This must be done in advance because brand new covers indicate that the old ones have been worn out. The conclusion is the car has very high mileage because it was often used.
A good position is to say that the car "needs minor body work" and not to offer additional information about parts that are not in top condition. However, when asked, always give an honest answer. Many buyers are willing to have second-hand cars repaired by themselves if they see that the vehicle will be worth the effort. This is especially true for people who want to get a bargain from the purchase.Yet the question remains - do you have your auto servicing and maintenance done - never mind auto financing - where you purchased the vehicle or do you go third party non OEM ? Its not always easy to find auto service deals for your particular car or truck brand name. For example if you live in the Vancouver BC or lower mainland regions of British Columbia you might look up the terms in a Google ,Bing or Yahoo search online. Many people only trust dealers and their service departments rather than the 19 year old gal or guy - or their helper in the back room of the shop to do the work. The story was told of one bright woman - a college degree type who even had a straight 4 A average with a Masters degree. She had bought a door to door coupon book which had big box store oil change coupons in it. She shepherded out these like gold. Her brother , a lawyer by trade, had a pampered 2008 shiny-bright blue Toyota Matrix. When the big box store outlet got through with filling his tiny Honda Civic engine with 5 liters of oil instead of its max filling of 3.5 liters in the crankcase - the engine seals were blown. A real bargain - the owner had to replace his automobile for reliability and as he noted - the big box store assumed no liability and in sum total "could of cared less". A real bargain so to speak. For the kind of money spent he might of well bought a spanking brand new right off the new car; dealership lot. New is new when it comes to vehicles and auto ( or truck) ownership. New automobiles , after all,come not only with new parts and components but also new car warranties. With cars these days their is so much crammed under the hood - for a mechanic to get at any part is an expensive auto repair bill almost guaranteed. On top of that once the "body is open" your mechanic or auto service writer is sure to recommend additional (and costly ) repairs. For the young man in this case to step up to a new or perhaps newer replacement vehicle might of been the wisest route to travel.
When it comes to car cleaning, here are some pointers. The whole point in this is for the buyer to know that the car was well-cared for by the owner. Bring out the best in the vehicle by vacuuming the carpet, washing the upholstery and emptying out the ash trays. Clean windows also give the illusion of a roomier and brighter space. Car wax adds $50 to the selling price. Have that done as well. Don't have a shop re-paint your vehicle. Buyers will instantly think that a crashed part has been repaired and the seller is trying to conceal the work done through paint. If you're planning to replace worn pedal covers, floor mats and torn upholstery, it should be cone a couple of weeks in advance. Alert buyers will believe that the obvious, shiny, and new accessories had to replace worn out parts. This is essentially associated with high mileage.
When a serious buyer comes along, the objective is to exhibit your car's best qualities. Clean the vehicle thoroughly and inside out. Get the car washed including the upholstery and ensure that the rugs are vacuumed. Don't forget to empty the ash trays. Windows and the windshield must be cleaned thoroughly because when a buyer gets inside a car with clean windows, the eyes get tricked into thinking that the car is more spacious than it actually is. The car should look like its well taken care of.
An increase of $50 can be added to the price of the car when it is waxed. Don't be tempted to repaint the car. Many buyers assume that this type of work is done to cover up recently repaired smashup. Damaged or torn upholstery, floor mats, and worn pedal covers must be replaced. This must be done in advance because brand new covers indicate that the old ones have been worn out. The conclusion is the car has very high mileage because it was often used.
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Yet in spite of the fact that cars are a necessary staple in our lives these folk, particularly the used car salesman, has often been a source of characters, often negative, in movies and television shows and cartoons.
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