| If you are trying to sell your car and you | | | | impression that the car has been well looked |
| aren't having much luck, maybe it's time to | | | | after. You should also clean the outside of |
| take a fresh look at what you are offering. | | | | the car and replace any old or broken wipers. |
| You obviously want to let potential buyers | | | | You can easily buy car accessories online if |
| know that you have been a reliable and safe | | | | there is anything you need to complete the |
| owner, and a big part of giving them that | | | | job. |
| impression is making sure the car looks | | | | |
| presentable and tidy. Luckily there are | | | | Don't forget to clean the less obvious |
| several ways you can achieve this without | | | | places. We stash all kinds of things in the |
| spending lots of money in the process. | | | | boot of our car, so make sure there's no |
| | | | evidence of the fresh bread you bought the |
| If you buy and sell cars regularly you might | | | | last time you went shopping, or a handful of |
| not worry too much about what each one looks | | | | sticky boiled sweets from last year's summer |
| like; it's simply a case of selling them on | | | | holiday. You should also move the front |
| as quickly as possible for a profit; the same | | | | seats right forward to vacuum underneath them |
| applies to bikes and vans. But if you merely | | | | as best you can. |
| want to sell your old car in order to put the | | | | |
| cash towards a new one, an hour or two spent | | | | Before you show the car to anyone, make sure |
| on making sure it's up to the job could well | | | | you check every single compartment and clear |
| reward you with more cash in your pocket. | | | | it of belongings. Check under the seats to |
| | | | ensure there are no credit card receipts, |
| The first and most important step is to | | | | spare coins, old sweet wrappers or other |
| depersonalise your car. Get rid of your | | | | items which would not only make the car look |
| fluffy dice, all those stickers collected | | | | untidy, they could also present a security |
| from your various days out, and the nodding | | | | risk to you. |
| dog on the back shelf. People want to see | | | | |
| the car, not your personal belongings, and | | | | When you're done, give your car the once over |
| they will only distract from the overall | | | | in the same way you would if you were a |
| impression the buyer will get. | | | | potential buyer. Ideally, get a friend or |
| | | | relative to check it out for you. This will |
| Next, make sure the car is clean and tidy. | | | | help to ensure you don't miss anything |
| Vacuum the interior thoroughly and polish the | | | | obvious, and you get the quick sale you want |
| dashboard. This all helps to give the | | | | at the price that's right. |