Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Car in Shawnee, OK
Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Car
in Shawnee, OK
Selling your vehicle under any circumstances tends to not be the most fun experience. There’s a lot that goes into it, and whether you’re selling your model outright or trading it in, there’s a good deal you have to remember to do to ensure your success. Lucky for you, your friends here at Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee are here to help you through the most difficult parts of this process so that you’re not alone, and you have the support you need to be successful in the sale of your vehicle. Keep reading to learn more about our recommendations for the do’s and don’ts when it comes to selling your vehicle.
Before you take any steps to sell your car, it’s crucial that you’re aware of its value. If you don’t know what it’s worth, there’s a chance you could pick your vehicle’s price arbitrarily and maybe without much research behind it. It’s also a possibility that you could underrate your model’s value and get back less than it’s worth. Thankfully, finding your model’s worth is as simple as using a verified site like Kelley Blue Book® or Edmunds that can give you an accurate number on your model based on a few key factors.
Remember, you don’t have to accept the first offer on your model that comes your way. It’s perfectly fine to take your time and decide whether you should take it. If a private buyer or even a dealership is pressuring you to sell, it might be better to just walk away. Although a first offer might be the right one, take a second and consider if you’re only saying yes because of the fun of actually receiving an offer. If the offer happens to be low, you can counter with a price you like better. Keep in mind that you’re in control of the situation.
Getting trade appraisals from many dealers or online retailers will help to ensure that you’re getting the most bang for your buck out of your model. It’s possible that some dealerships might make you better offers than others. But you can rest assured that here at Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee, we’ll ensure you get an offer backed by Trade Pending for your vehicle as soon as possible.
It’s important to show your vehicle in the best possible light when selling it. Make sure to vacuum it out completely, remove all personal items and thoroughly wash your vehicle inside and out. Making a great initial impression on buyers is crucial, so a complete detailing will go a long way in the value of your model. Another great way to highlight your model is by writing a concise and descriptive summary of your car with all of the details someone would need to know to buy it, plus clear photos showing all angles of the interior and exterior.
Repairing your model completely before selling it might seem like a nice thing to do… but in the long run, it might only hurt your bottom line. While getting small things done like a new oil change, tires rotated and checking the battery are all good things to do before selling your model, major replacements or repairs (like a new engine) might not help the total value of your model enough to make spending the money worth it. Being left with large bills at the auto repair shop won’t have made selling your vehicle for only slightly more worth it at all.
Although this might seem obvious, we’ve seen it happen before. Leaving out details to potential buyers might make your vehicle look better on paper, but it will be better for you long term if you are straightforward about any potential repairs that need to happen. Providing a lot of details about the condition of your vehicle will go a long way with buyers, whether that means in your description online or explaining in person. Pricing your model to reflect these issues is also important so that buyers can trust you. Plus, we don’t recommend lying about having “many other interested parties” or saying “this will go fast” when it won’t. It might affect your sale later if the truth comes to the surface.
Service records are a great indicator of a vehicle’s future reliability, and having them when selling your car goes a long way in making a buyer feel confident. Plus, having your model’s CARFAX® report handy will make the transaction smoother as well.
Paperwork is an important part of any selling process, and making sure it’s done right is essential. State by state, the forms are different, but make sure you check in with your local DMV to locate the forms enabling you to transfer ownership and release you from liability when the vehicle is sold. Both parties have to complete the paperwork fully or the forms will be considered invalid. If you don’t have the completed forms turned back into the DMV, you could be liable for repairs if the person who bought the vehicle gets into an accident, for instance. That hassle can all be circumvented if you make sure the buyer does their part to complete the paperwork. Remember that selling or trading in your model to a dealership means you don’t have to stress about the paperwork since we complete it for you!
Why Sell Your Car to Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee in Shawnee, OK?
Lucky for you, you can avoid all of the stress and hassle of selling your vehicle yourself if you sell it to Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee instead. We make it simple for our customers to get the highest possible amount for their model with the least amount of paperwork and interacting with the best people! Whether you want cash for your model or you want to trade it in for a new or used vehicle at our dealership, we make it simple, and you don’t have to stress about everything that goes along with selling your vehicle yourself. Sell your vehicle to Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee today, located at 4940 N Automall Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804! We look forward to serving our customers from Tecumseh, Seminole and Choctaw.