To sell your car quickly, selling it off may seem like the solution. However, you lose money in this operation. It is always possible to sell your used car quickly without selling it below its value. You must start by obtaining an estimate of the price of your car and then put it for sale online on sites where other individuals will search for it.
The best is to go through a trusted intermediary who will take care of making the sale and purchase of your new used car as secure as possible. The intermediary intervenes above all to reassure you, it also makes your task easier and saves you time by taking care of all the administrative parts in particular!
Selling your car starts with determining the right price for it. To determine the price of your used car, you can first look at the quotation sites. On many platforms, you can make free estimates of your car. The odds are determined based on the characteristics of your car and its starting price. This gives you an idea of the value of your car. However, ratings often overestimate the price of cars, pricing them about 10% higher than the market.
To check the redemption value for yourself, you can go to classified ad sites. Look at listings for similar cars and their selling prices. But remember that the ads are cars for sale, not cars sold! So, look at the date on which the ad was published, if it is more than 3 weeks old, you too will have difficulty selling your used car at the same price in less than 3 weeks!
To see the difference between a rating found on the internet and the reality of what a professional can give you on the market (taking into account the margin he must leave), it is useful to ask for a trade-in price from an auto professional.
A professional will make 2 types of car trade-in proposals on the market:
- A so-called “dry” recovery: This is a recovery without redemption on your part. A dry recovery can be carried out at a small garage or in a brand dealership (for example your Renault, Peugeot dealership, etc.). Some companies also offer quick takeovers. The advantage of this type of recovery is its speed: in a very short time (less than 72 hours) you are rid of the car and you receive a check.
- A vehicle buy-back: This is the classic trade-in with a buy-back of a new car (most often a new car). In this case, it is generally your dealer who makes you an offer, both for the purchase of the new car and for the trade-in of the old car.
In any case, ask for a price for a “dry” recovery. This is much more informative, because this proposal represents the “real” price at which the professional is ready to take your car back from you to cover his costs. And you will be able to note the difference between the estimate of the rating, the individual market and the amount of the recovery.
What you will receive for your car will be reduced by approximately 20 to 40% compared to a traditional sale. Certainly, your car is sold quickly, but at a price much lower than its real value! As a result, you lose in the matter.
You should know that the average time for an individual selling a used car is between two and three months. However, if you want to sell your car quickly, make your ad attractive by presenting numerous good quality photos with a precise description to avoid unnecessary calls for information. Also offer in the description a possibility of negotiation to attract the most buyers. Finally, do not hesitate to post your ad on several automobile ad sites.
Once these arrangements have been made, you will need to take your time to answer as quickly as possible. The more responsive you are, the more the buyer will be convinced to buy your vehicle! Pay attention to your starting price. If you list your car for too high a price, you may receive very few calls.
