When you have a used car
for sale, put yourself in the position of the buyer.

• Determine the used car value. This will help you to determine how much money to ask for your car. There are many ways to increase your used car value. Check out local newspapers and magazines for what other people in your area are asking for the same car. Although you should also check various automotive resources such as the Kelly Blue Book, they do not account for local supply and demand of a particular automobile. For example, a pick-up truck may sell for more in a rural area as opposed to downtown New York. Always use these resources as a guide only. When a prospective buyer checks out a similar used car for sale, your vehicle should be in the ball park for that make, model and year.

• Clean your vehicle inside and out. This can be what sells your car. It doesn't take too much time or effort to sell a used car if it is done properly. Clean the exterior and cover up chips or scratches in the paint with some touch-up paint. Try using 5 Star Shine when you wash the car. It will make your used car look like new by enhancing the finish of the vehicle and by reducing scratches and other marks. The presentation of your automobile is everything. Clean the inside including ashtrays, floor mats, and the trunk. It may also prove wise to invest in an engine shampoo which will make your engine bay look like new.
  
  
• Park it where it will be seen. When at a mall or in a busy area, park your clean vehicle in areas where the car (and the for sale sign) will be seen. This will create interest.

• Provide records and receipts of repairs to sell the used car more quickly. This will help to give you and your car more credibility.

• Offer a flexible price. This will help a prospective buyer feel as though he/she got a deal.

Try these tips and you'll see for yourself that all it takes is a little bit of effort to get rid of your used car for sale.