- Prepare your car for sale. Wash and wax the exterior, vacuum the interior and examine the car under the hood, around the body and underneath for signs of wear and tear. Rotate or replace tires, clean out the trunk, change the oil, replace the air filter and do whatever else is necessary to maximize your car's visual and mechanical appeal.
- Understand the demand for your car. A popular model will have more interested buyers than a vehicle that is old, has high mileage, shows signs of wear and isn't a desirable body style. Find out your car's book value through websites or pricing guides from Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book or NADA Guides and explore what sellers are asking for similar models.
- Advertise your vehicle aggressively. Display signs prominently featuring your contact information on your car. Park your car in a high traffic area and consider posting advertisements on Craigslist, eBay or through a classified ad website.
- Know your bottom price when selling your car and price it above that amount. Give the buyer some room to negotiate, settling on a price you can both live with.
- Accept cash or a certified check for the sale of your vehicle. Follow state law for concluding the transaction including signing over the title. If you owe money on the car, pay off your lender. Cancel your insurance only after all these steps have been completed.
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