When it comes to selling your car, you want to achieve the highest possible price. Follow these tips to put more money in your pocket:

1. Clean the car. It’s amazing how many people try to sell a dirty car. A clean car gives potential buyers the impression that the car has been well cared for.

2. Do not try to sell without a valid MOT certificate. To achieve a higher price, it is worth carrying out a complete service, as well as the ITV. You won’t be charged with selling an unroadworthy vehicle later.

3. If your car has suffered some minor damage, it will be worth repairing. You can buy kits to remove surface scratches, and repairing minor teeth is often inexpensive.

4. Before pricing your car, try valuing it on one of the websites that offer free valuations. You’ll have a better idea of ​​what it’s worth, and you’ll be able to produce printed “valuation proofs” if you’re selling privately.

5. If you’re selling your car to buy a new one, consider a trade-in, as it’s much easier to fix and causes far fewer complaints than a private sale. But remember that you will get less money when negotiating a trade.

6. If you are selling your car privately, take some pictures. Try to do this on a sunny day as the amount of light in the image can affect the attractiveness of the car.

7. You must decide where to include the sale. If it’s really cheap then you could try it in the window of your local store or in a free newspaper. But if you want more money, consider listing it in AutoTrader or similar auto magazines.

8. Write your ad carefully. Yes, you want to attract buyers, but don’t lie or print misleading information. Just highlight the necessary information. You want to attract interested buyers, but you don’t want to receive thousands of calls asking for clarification on items that should have been listed. So at least it includes:

A. Make, model and year of registration
b. Valid MOT and FSH (full service history)
against Age, mileage and color
d. Price that should end in 5, 7 or 9, but never 0, eg £9995 instead of £10,000 (never put the amount you’d be happy with, but inflate a bit so you can negotiate with a buyer)
my. Engine size, fuel type, and perhaps condition (watch out for this one)
F. Do not say in the ad that you will consider all offers, as this makes you seem desperate to sell.

Be careful when allowing people to test drive your car. If your insurance policy is for drivers only, they will not be insured, so unless they provide proof of full coverage, do not leave them behind the wheel as you will be committing a crime. Accept payment only as a bank draft and always check with the issuing bank that the draft is genuine.

Once you have successfully sold your car, you should provide the buyer with a written receipt showing the time and date of the transaction, and remember to keep a copy for yourself. The DVLA must be informed of the sale, but you want proof that you were not driving the car if a crime is committed before ownership is transferred. These tips for selling your car will make the process much easier for all parties involved.