Service: One should always remember that there are very few decisions in life that do not involve the spending of some type of finance. Servicing and parts for a car are crucial factors that potential buyers consider. Ensuring that your car has been regularly serviced with a recording of that service in some logbook is a definite plus in getting what you deserve for your vehicle. Sometimes, you need to spend money to make money.
If your car is still under some type of service plan, then it’s a definite bonus selling feature to mention this to the buyer.
Market Comparison: You must always remember that your car, regardless of make and model, has an active market … unless you’re into the buying and selling of Collectors Items. The comparative asking price of your car can be determined within a few seconds by simply logging onto the internet. Make sure that your car is comparatively priced according to market trends. If you feel your car is worth more than the average price of a similar car, make sure you highlight all of these sale features to the potential buyer.
Location: A car owner who stays fairly close to the sea would have subjected his car to much more harmful moisture and salt residue than an inland car owner. This is a crucial factor when determining rust content. You may find a considerable price difference in a car bought inland compared to a car bought from a coastal region.
Leaks and Potential Problems: An oil or water leak may not be too bad if your car has a modified cylinder head, racing pistons and an air conditioner that was running at full blast before the purchaser arrived. However, you need to be weary that any leak or potential problem will not go down well with the buyer. A skeptical buyer will inspect places and crevices on your car that you did not even know existed. Be prepared and be honest. You may also find a situation where a small puddle of oil gives the buyer a whole lot more purchasing power than what he initially had. Temporary patch work in this regard could get you around a Voetstoets sale agreement, but the lifelong enemy you may have created together with the guilty conscience that may plague you for nights on end just doesn’t seem worth it.