How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my car?

Capitalising on favourable market conditions
With the UK second-hand car market still buoyant after the recent economic turmoil, now is an excellent time to sell a second-hand car. If things start to look less rosy, it might be in your interest to explore specialist or international markets to help you get a better price.

Do your research
You’ve no way of knowing if you’re being offered a fair price for your car if you have nothing to compare it to. The best way to get a balanced picture of your car’s market value is to contact a variety of retailers around the country and use online sites like eBay and AutoTrader to compare the information they give you with what similar vehicles actually sell for online.

Get your paperwork in order
If your car is over three years old you’ll need to have your current MoT certificate ready to show to any prospective buyers. It’s also a good idea to have your car’s full service history - including any receipts for repair work - neatly in order as it will demonstrate to potential buyers that your car has been carefully looked after.

It’s all in the presentation
As any car showroom employee will tell you, the presentation of your vehicle can make a huge difference to its resale value - often running into thousands of pounds.

If you want your car to create the right impression, it’s important that you give both the exterior and interior equal care and attention, removing signs of wear and tear along with dirt, stains, spots, scratches and blemishes. It’s also a good idea to make sure that your car smells fresh and clean.

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