However,selling your car privately can be a major inconvenience.
And the worst part?
Youll have to brave meeting strangers in public locations and let them take your car for a spin.
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In fact, according toEdmunds,48% of all car purchases include a trade-in.
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Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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Finally, get your paperwork in order, including your maintenance reports.
Being organized is a good sign to the salesperson that you have done your homework.
Plus, these documents are helpful in proving youve taken good care of your vehicle.
Should you get it detailed?
Should you fix those scratches?
It says youre interested in purchasing a car that day, destroying any chance at effective negotiating.
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But if you cant do those things well, Nick told me, youre better off leaving it alone.
I always act like I dont need the trade-in, Nick explained.
I usually just let them know that Im seeing what my options are.
That forces them to do the work to get me to sell.
Shop Around
Perhaps most importantly,never accept an offer that you are not comfortable with.
You dont have to buy your new car from the first dealership you go to.
In fact, visit quite a few before making a decision.
Its fast and easy, but it does mean a few extra steps compared to the dealership sale.
Ultimately, you get to decide where to sell your car.
If you have the time and are willing to put forth the effort, consider selling your vehicle privately.
Timothy Moore, a Nashville-based editor and writer, has written for the automotive industry for five years.
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