What absolutely cannot be done with the car before it is sold?
- May 5, 2022
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Over time, the car no longer suits you or simply asks for a replacement due to model year irrelevance and banal obsolescence. I don’t want to invest anymore.
Over time, the car no longer suits you or simply asks for a replacement due to model year irrelevance and banal obsolescence. I don’t want to invest anymore. But I really want to sell it, but more expensive. But many motorists don’t know what to do for that, with the result that the buyer chases them at a price. The AvtoVzglyad portal has discovered what not to do so that your car does not lose value.
Selling a car is as much an art as buying one. But some drivers seem not to be aware of this and end up getting much less money for their car than a ban would. This is due to their passivity and their reluctance to invest a little in order to get more in the end. So what should you not do before selling your car?
First of all, there is no need to be greedy and lazy in the hope that they will take it anyway. Yes, they will certainly take it, but you will have to go up in price significantly. In any case, our goal is to stay in the market, or even sell more expensively. What does it mean? This means you don’t have to take a car to a potential buyer whose body looks like a carpet that a dog has chewed on. It must be put in order. And high-quality washing and polishing comes in handy. In addition, the last procedure can be done independently, since polishing is nothing complicated, and the cost of the problem is a penny. Especially because you don’t have to polish the entire car. It is enough to do this in places that suffered the most during the period of use.
Also, don’t leave small chips in plain sight. It is desirable to color them, then they will not be obvious. And even if a potential buyer notices this minor repair, as a diligent owner, this is simply a plus in your piggy bank.
But larger dents and paint stains should not be repaired. It may seem strange, but if a repair is discovered, it can be a reason for the buyer to demand a discount from you.
Do not wave your hand at the dimmed headlights. They also need to be polished. And if somewhere a light goes out or makes a bad contact, you have to replace it, or improve that same contact by cleaning and lubricating the contact group. Remember, first of all, the car should please the buyer in appearance.
Do not wave your hand at the dimmed headlights. They also need to be polished. And if somewhere a light goes out or makes a bad contact, you have to replace it, or improve that same contact by cleaning and lubricating the contact group. Remember, first of all, the car should please the buyer in appearance.
So we don’t ignore tires and wheels. Tires, at least black, give them the effect of novelty. If there are two sets of rubber on the discs, then we sell the car with those that are simpler, disguising the wintery “stamping” with decorative caps. Don’t just give away wheels on forged, alloy or alloy wheels. They can always be sold separately to the same potential buyer of your car.
Do not forget about the cleanliness of the cabin and the luggage compartment. Even though there are “styles” in the form of scratches and other signs of use, a clean and odorless interior is always more highly valued. If you have used the car without seat covers and they were worn out, then it is time to buy these covers and mask the flaws. A normal buyer will certainly look under the covers. And the unwary can lose sight of this, impressed by the overall satisfactory condition of the body and interior. However, the upholstery of all rows of seats cannot be torn at the same time. As a rule, the driver’s seat suffers. And here it may make sense to buy a “second-hand” chair at the price of covers, which abound in automatic disassembly.
No need to leave old worn out carpets. They also need to be updated before sale. You can take “BU”, but in good condition. And you can spend money on new, non-genuine ones – these are always cheaper and there are many options to choose from.
Don’t forget the engine compartment. Here, before the sale, it is necessary to top up all technical fluids. So that at the time of the transaction it is not accidentally discovered that, for example, the car is heating up. It is imperative to check that the fluids are draining by examining all the intake pipes and the asphalt under the floor of the car.
But a full MOT for sale is not possible. Replacing the same timing belts and drive belts is expensive. And, as a rule, this procedure is carried out by newly made owners.
Same story with oil change. In addition, if the buyer brought a “picker” with him, he would immediately pay attention to the too light color of the oil, which can raise questions from the series: “what did you want to hide by changing the oil before selling it?”
And yes, do not wash the engine compartment. “Overbidding” in this way hides traces of leaks, and this can become a cause for suspicion on the part of a potential buyer.
In general, if you decide to get rid of your old car, you should not invest too much in its appearance and technical condition. It is enough to take cosmetics, clean up and eliminate minor mistakes. The overall satisfactory condition of the machine will not be a reason to negotiate. And if a potential buyer does ask for a discount, you have reasons to deny him this pleasure.
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Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Selling a car is as much an art as buying one. But some drivers seem not to be aware of this and end up getting much less money for their car than a ban would. This is due to their passivity and their reluctance to invest a little in order to get more in the end. So what should you not do before selling your car?
First of all, there is no need to be greedy and lazy in the hope that they will take it anyway. Yes, they will certainly take it, but you will have to go up in price significantly. In any case, our goal is to stay in the market, or even sell more expensively. What does it mean? This means you don’t have to take a car to a potential buyer whose body looks like a carpet that a dog has chewed on. It must be put in order. And high-quality washing and polishing comes in handy. In addition, the last procedure can be done independently, since polishing is nothing complicated, and the cost of the problem is a penny. Especially because you don’t have to polish the entire car. It is enough to do this in places that suffered the most during the period of use.
Also, don’t leave small chips in plain sight. It is desirable to color them, then they will not be obvious. And even if a potential buyer notices this minor repair, as a diligent owner, this is simply a plus in your piggy bank.
But larger dents and paint stains should not be repaired. It may seem strange, but if a repair is discovered, it can be a reason for the buyer to demand a discount from you.
Do not wave your hand at the dimmed headlights. They also need to be polished. And if somewhere a light goes out or makes a bad contact, you have to replace it, or improve that same contact by cleaning and lubricating the contact group. Remember, first of all, the car should please the buyer in appearance.
Do not wave your hand at the dimmed headlights. They also need to be polished. And if somewhere a light goes out or makes a bad contact, you have to replace it, or improve that same contact by cleaning and lubricating the contact group. Remember, first of all, the car should please the buyer in appearance.
So we don’t ignore tires and wheels. Tires, at least black, give them the effect of novelty. If there are two sets of rubber on the discs, then we sell the car with those that are simpler, disguising the wintery “stamping” with decorative caps. Don’t just give away wheels on forged, alloy or alloy wheels. They can always be sold separately to the same potential buyer of your car.
Do not forget about the cleanliness of the cabin and the luggage compartment. Even though there are “styles” in the form of scratches and other signs of use, a clean and odorless interior is always more highly valued. If you have used the car without seat covers and they were worn out, then it is time to buy these covers and mask the flaws. A normal buyer will certainly look under the covers. And the unwary can lose sight of this, impressed by the overall satisfactory condition of the body and interior. However, the upholstery of all rows of seats cannot be torn at the same time. As a rule, the driver’s seat suffers. And here it may make sense to buy a “second-hand” chair at the price of covers, which abound in automatic disassembly.
No need to leave old worn out carpets. They also need to be updated before sale. You can take “BU”, but in good condition. And you can spend money on new, non-genuine ones – these are always cheaper and there are many options to choose from.
Don’t forget the engine compartment. Here, before the sale, it is necessary to top up all technical fluids. So that at the time of the transaction it is not accidentally discovered that, for example, the car is heating up. It is imperative to check that the fluids are draining by examining all the intake pipes and the asphalt under the floor of the car.
But a full MOT for sale is not possible. Replacing the same timing belts and drive belts is expensive. And, as a rule, this procedure is carried out by newly made owners.
Same story with oil change. In addition, if the buyer brought a “picker” with him, he would immediately pay attention to the too light color of the oil, which can raise questions from the series: “what did you want to hide by changing the oil before selling it?”
And yes, do not wash the engine compartment. “Overbidding” in this way hides traces of leaks, and this can become a cause for suspicion on the part of a potential buyer.
In general, if you decide to get rid of your old car, you should not invest too much in its appearance and technical condition. It is enough to take cosmetics, clean up and eliminate minor mistakes. The overall satisfactory condition of the machine will not be a reason to negotiate. And if a potential buyer does ask for a discount, you have reasons to deny him this pleasure.
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I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
