| The best way to get the most out of trading your | | | | state the car price and your contacts in the ad, you |
| old car is quite frankly doing a private trade. Yes, it's | | | | may want to give your phone number or email |
| not as simple as doing it with your dealer because | | | | address but never your home address unless you |
| you have to run a classified ad on various sources | | | | want strangers showing up unexpectedly asking to |
| (online, your local newspapers or cars magazines), | | | | see the car. Before you show your car to anyone, |
| field the inquiry phone calls and go on test-drive with | | | | make sure all the fluids are at the proper levels. In |
| each and everyone of your potential buyer and of | | | | fact, have your oil changed if you can so it's nice and |
| course, the biggest fuss, negotiate! But it could leave | | | | clean. |
| you with $1,000-2,000 more than doing it through the | | | | Last, after you have settled the deal with your |
| dealers. Tempting? | | | | buyer. If you have an outstanding loan on your |
| First thing first, find out your car retail value online | | | | vehicle, let the buyer pay the bank the balance of |
| and use it as a guideline to set a price for your car. | | | | your loan so you can get the title to sign over the |
| The listed car value will probably be high so use your | | | | car to them. |
| own judgment on how much to settle for. Get your | | | | If you are looking to buy a car, I advise you to do |
| car professionally detailed and obtain a Vehicle History | | | | your homework. Don't forget to check out our |
| Report, it will cost $75-100 but will make a good | | | | Tips & Auto Value Quotes Review section. We |
| impression on buyers. Write a simple classified ad | | | | have the best car buying tips. |
| pointing out all the strong points of your car. Also | | | | |