26/05/2024
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Itโs rare for any car owner to keep the same vehicle forever, whether itโs for financial reasons, a model upgrade, or a change of lifestyle. Letting go or moving on from a vehicle can feel a little overwhelming, much like buying one in the first place. Especially if this is your first time selling.
However, if you already know how to buy in the private-to-private market, then you already have a good foundation to work with. And even if not, donโt fret. In this article, youโll learn the basic steps needed to get started.
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If your car is financeable, itโll be easier for potential buyers to obtain the funds needed for purchase. Normally, a car wonโt be financed if itโs older than five years but, in the private-to-private market, cars as old as 10 years can find financing, so age isnโt as huge a factor as you might fear.
At iFinance, even 15-year-old cars can still find financing support.
Therefore, focus more on:
โข Condition. Significant wear and tear will need to be repaired, especially in the bodywork and brakes. If the car has been in any accidents, make sure the damage is fully undone, especially if it affected the carโs structural integrity.
โข Documentation. Is the licence disc up to date? Do you have copies of the carโs service history and maintenance records to share? Do you have proof of ownership ready for your vehicle? All of these are essential, financing or no financing.
โข Modifications. These will need to be undone or adjusted to fit with regulations.
โข Pricing. No financial institution wants to give out a loan that significantly exceeds the appraised value of whatโs being bought. Donโt overprice!
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As mentioned in other articles, the basics of pricing well are easy to understand:
โข Imagine if a dealership was selling your exact car, and what theyโd sell it for. Keep your price lower than that.
โข Imagine how much a dealership would pay you for your exact car if you sold it to them. Keep your price higher than that.
This way you can ensure a good deal for yourself and your buyer while keeping your car easy to finance. Determining where your car should fall in that range during negotiation, however, depends on factors like:
โข When taking your car to get serviced, did you use accredited mechanics? If not, youโll need to lower the price.
โข Age. If you didnโt factor this in when determining your basic pricing range, factor it in now.
โข Market demand. This should already be reflected in the dealership prices youโre using as reference, but if you know thereโs special demand for your model in your area, you can price a little higher as a result.
โข Time of year. If youโre selling a convertible, wait for the summer months to get a better price.
โข Location. Related to local market demand. If your car is well-suited to the local driving conditions (e.g. a low-powered but highly economical vehicle in a city centre) then itโll fetch a better price.
โข Colour. Darker colours do a worse job hiding scratches. Cheap and uneven paint jobs can also worsen a carโs look. Potential buyers will normally ask for a price reduction over this, so if youโve already reduced the price to account for looks, make that crystal clear.
โข Mileage. Tires wear out in about 32,000 km. Brake pads in 64,000 km. Brake discs in 128,000 km. The average South African car drives about 20,000 km a year. If your carโs mileage is above average (or drastically BELOW average!) for the age, stick to the lower end of your price range.
If worn parts havenโt been replaced, do so, as bad tires and brakes cause accidents; you canโt be confident in selling any car while itโs a mobile deathtrap.
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90% of a good landing is in the set-up. Set yourself up as professionally as possible by:
โข Prepping the car. Safety repairs aside, give it a thorough clean, inside and out. Fix up any minor dings and scratches you can and send the car in for an early routine maintenance. This car has reliably stuck with you for years. Make it look presentable!
โข Gather all your documents together. This includes a copy of your ID or driverโs licence, proof of ownership or settlement letter, service history, warranty (if applicable), an NCO form (so youโre ready when the deal succeeds), a valid RWC (which you can give to the buyer on a successful sale), a blank sales agreement, and a blank proof of sale template. Remember to make multiple copies for anything youโll be handing out without return, or docs that both you and the customer need copies of, such as the proof of sale.
โข Advertise your car in multiple places with a detailed listing. Highlight your carโs key features, specifications, and any recent upgrades or maintenance work. Include high-quality photos from multiple angles. Show that youโre honest, and that you care! Attracting multiple buyers in this way gives you some nice leverage during negotiations. Although delving deep into market research is beyond the scope of this article, you can check out this one if you need help coming up with ads that stick.
From here, trust your instincts. Back out of a deal that doesnโt feel right, like if the customerโs identity or driverโs licence canโt be verified, or if they insist on test drives in secluded (rather than public) areas.
When a buyer makes their initial offer, counter with a higher one! So long as it doesnโt exceed your range, always counter with a number higher to what your customer proposes. Most initial proposals donโt represent the maximum a client is willing to pay anyways.
If you canโt counter higher without going into the, โOops, Iโm now charging too much,โ range, then you know youโve got a perfect deal.
But, so long as you arenโt charging dealership prices, and youโre remaining mindful of the customerโs goals (including any reasonable financial boundaries), youโre in a good spot. From there, you can always work your way up to a good deal for the both of you.
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