Do’s and Don’ts When Selling a Car
Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Car in Yukon, OK
Are you in the market to sell your current vehicle? It’s a tough market out there right now, and selling your car is not always the most rewarding experience. Whether you find yourself in a position to trade in or sell outright, there’s a lot to keep in mind in those situations. Here at Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon, we can assist you in every step of the process, and make sure that you’re lucrative in selling your model. Read on for our advice on what to do when you want to sell your car.
Knowing your vehicle’s worth is important before you go through the process of selling. Aren’t sure of your vehicle’s value? There’s a possibility you could choose your model’s price tag without much thought behind it or research to back it up, undercutting yourself from what your model is really worth. Lucky for you, discovering your car’s value is as easy as using a verified site like Kelley Blue Book® or Edmunds that can give you a clear value on your model based on a few important metrics.
An important fact to keep in mind is that you definitely don’t have to take the first offer you get on your car. It’s a part of car selling to take your time to choose whether you should take an offer, and if a buyer or even a dealership is putting pressure on you to sell, there’s no reason you have to. Yes, an initial offer might be the one you want, but make sure you consider if you’re excited about the offer because you’re thrilled about actually receiving one. Got a low ball offer? You can counter with something better. Remember that you’re in control of the process as the seller.
Trade appraisals from dealers or other online retailers are the key to making sure you’re getting the most possible for your vehicle. Some dealerships might be able to give you a more attractive offer than others, but here at Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon, we stand behind our competitive offers since they’re backed by Trade Pending.
Putting your vehicle in the best possible light when selling is crucial. To properly showcase its good qualities, make sure it’s vacuumed, cleaned out and washed thoroughly inside and out. It’s important to make a fantastic first impression on potential buyers, so a full detail can go a long way. Another way you can best highlight your vehicle is by constructing a great summary of your car, telling a potential buyer about all of the details they need to know about your model. It’s also a good idea to include good photos showing everything inside and out.
Looking to repair your vehicle before you sell it? You might want to rethink that plan. While it seems like the right thing to do to make sure it’s completely repaired, it may only hinder your bottom line in the long run. Taking care of smaller tasks like an oil change or new battery make sense, but getting into major repairs that cost thousands might not be worth it in the long run. It’s better to sell your vehicle for less, letting the buyer know about the repairs that need to be done, rather than taking care of the repairs and then selling only to have a slight difference left at the end.
You might think this one is clear, but unfortunately, we’ve seen it happen all too often. By omitting certain details to help make your model look better on paper, you’re setting your sale up for failure. Being forthcoming about the condition of your model will make a potential buyer feel a lot better about a sale, whether that’s in person or in your detailed description online. In addition, making sure the price of your model reflects its condition builds further trust in the process. Plus, it’s never a good idea to stretch the truth and say you have a lot of “interested parties” or “it will go fast” when it probably won’t.
Having access to service records is another way to build trust for a sale and is also a way for a buyer to feel confident about your model’s reliability. In addition, having your model’s CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ in hand will help when the buyer has questions about the model’s past.
Even though it can be a hassle, making sure the paperwork is correct is a large part of any sale. The amount and type of paperwork varies between states, so it’s a good idea to check with your local DMV to ensure you have the correct forms for the transfer of ownership as well as a liability release. Completing the paperwork fully is crucial, or you could run the risk of the forms being void. Plus, if you don’t turn the forms back into the DMV, you could be liable if the buyer of your model gets into an accident. All of that stress can be avoided if you ensure that the buyer of your vehicle completes all of their side of the paperwork. It’s important to keep in mind that if you sell or trade in to a dealership, you don’t have to worry about any paperwork since we take care of it for you.
Why Sell Your Car to Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon in Yukon, OK?
Does all of the above sound like a hassle? Most of those stressful situations can be avoided if you sell or trade your vehicle in to Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon instead. We love to make it easy for our customers to get the most for their vehicle with less paperwork! It doesn’t matter whether you’d like cash for your vehicle or you’d like to trade it in for a new or used model, we make it easy, and you don’t have to worry about everything that goes along with selling your model yourself. Sell your vehicle to Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon, located at 1780 Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon, OK 73099 . We serve the automotive needs of those from all over Mustang, El Reno and Oklahoma City.