Selling Your Car Quickly

Selling a car is not always a simple and quick process and that can be frustrating. One option you have rather than a private sale is to choose a cash for cars professional. Putting a for sale sign in the car and posting ads on Facebook Marketplace or places like Craigslist is fine if you have time but it is unlikely to get you the quickest sale. You have to wait for people to connect with you, there is the inevitable questioning process, a possible visit, then having to negotiate a final price. Often people make enquiries but don’t buy so it can be a big drag on your time. Here are ways you can speed up the sale of a car and which ones might suit your needs best.

Already know the vehicle’s value

Use the internet to help judge what your car is worth to the different types of buyers. This is affected by age, condition, model and so on. You can also get quotes from different people to compare what is being offered. Keep in mind that when you want to sell a car quickly you are likely going to sell it for less.

Know what the best options are for selling

Not all selling options work for a fast sale as much as car removal business does. Here is a closer look at the three main options most people choose between.

1. Private or direct sale - Selling to another person often gets you the most money but it often takes longer. You need to clean the car, fix anything that might prevent someone from buying and advertise.
2. Trading in with a dealership - You can sometimes get an offer of trading in the old car for a new car when you buy from a dealership. You do not get the full value of what the car is worth this way though, and they would only accept a trade-in with certain vehicles. If you have an especially old car, something undesirable or not working then you likely won’t get an offer.
3. Cash for cars or junk car buyers - If speed is the top thing you are looking for this is the best one. You will not get as much money for it though, but you also have to do the least to get it sold. They will come and take it away even if there are mechanical issues.

Things to have ready for any sale

It is important to have your paperwork all in order when you are selling your car. What you need depends on what method of sale you are leaning towards. A private sale or a trade with a dealership will need the owner's manual, the title, that there is no lien on the car, the warranty documents, the service records and so on. Using a car removal business will just need you to have proof of ownership and that there is no lien on the car. Having these things ready before they come is a good idea.