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Your decision to sell your car could be affected by a variety of things, including the absence of modern technology, the needs of your family for a larger or smaller car, or just your desire to get the newest model. Despite all of that, it's crucial to have your car ready to compete in the used car market, which is expanding quickly around the world.
The following article provides some practical tips that will make the car more attractive to purchasers before it is put up for sale.
Deep Clean Your Car
The car's elegant exterior and exceptional performance become secondary to the lack of external and internal hygiene standards; the buyer will be concerned that the car has not been cared for in the past, which may result in the purchase being canceled or asking for a lower price. We give you the most important car parts to concentrate on during the pre-sale cleaning:
- Floor mats: Start by removing the floor mats from the car and cleaning them with a vacuum before washing them with soap and water
- Car seats: To avoid damage, leather seats require special cleaning products which may be bought from shops or by using natural ingredients such as water and vinegar
- Dashboard and center console: A soft brush can be used to clean dust from the cabin
- Windows: Make sure that the glass windows on the inside and outside are clean and polished
- Exterior paint: To avoid scratching the exterior paint and exposing it to damage, avoid scrubbing aggressively while cleaning the car
- Wheels: Use special brushes to clean and varnish the wheels
Repair and Fix
No one knows the car’s details and issues more than the owner, who has spent years driving it on short and long distances, You can hire a professional to do the essential car maintenance from A to Z, or you can do it yourself if you keep in mind the following points:
- Check the car’s exterior for any scratches or bumps
- Checkup the overall state of the headlights and taillights
- Examine the tires and look for any potential damage
- Examine the quality and quantity of engine, brake, and gear oils
- Check radiator water
- Evaluate the status of the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles
Estimate Your Car Price Accurately
Without knowing it, your car may be affected if you offer it at a low market value or overstate the amount required, which will slow down the sale process for some time. Motory KSA offers a professional service to estimate the price of your car before you start competing in the used car market.
Choose the Finest Car Pictures
Unbelievably, using the right photos can significantly affect how appealing a car appears to buyers. Following the tips below will enable you to take a series of shots that raise the worth of the car before selling without having to be a professional photographer:
- Find an appropriate location that keeps the car in the spotlight, such as an empty parking or an open natural area
- Make the most of the golden hour which is the first hour after the sunrise and last hour before the sunset
- Make sure to take shots from all angles, including the front, rear, sides, front quarter, and rear quarter
- Do not forget the interior photos, such as: (front and rear seats, dashboard, screens, driving wheel, gearbox, panoramic sunroof, and any other interior features that help the car to stand out)
- Honesty in showing any flaws or problems in the car
Be Prepared with Paperwork
To be fully prepared in the case that the sale is agreed upon; make sure that all of the car’s papers are in good condition, protected, and accessible. In Saudi Arabia, the transfer of a car's ownership from one person to another requires the below-mentioned documents.
- Identification documents for both seller and buyer
- The car license
- Residency (Iqama) and a signed paper from the sponsor (for non-Saudis)
- Certificate proving the car is free of violations
- Car accident insurance
Show the Car on Reliable Websites
When a car is being sold on a reliable website rather than those where scams and fraud are common, buyers perceive the worth of the car to be higher. The Used Cars section of Motory provides a safe environment for you to post your car for sale.
Offer Driving Tests
The driving test helps to build trust between the seller and buyer while also providing an opportunity to convince the buyer to believe in the car’s potential. In addition to examining the car’s performance and taking a closer and more accurate look at It. You may add this feature to your used car ad in line with your terms and conditions.
Remove Odd Car Modifications
Empty the car of all your personal belongings, as well as any stickers that some people put on the windows or rear side of the car to keep the potential buyer from feeling that the car doesn’t reflect his personality or beliefs. Additionally, some bright or unusual paint colors might turn away potential buyers from the car. The same goes for particular modifications to the tires, exhaust, and other parts of the car that, if left in place, can affect the sale.
Choose the Right Time
Avoid off-seasons and rely on peak times; summer is a busier season for selling cars than winter. Also, the owner keeps half of the car’s market value if he sells it within the first six years of buying it.
Any car you put for sale will stand out from rivals in the used car market if you follow everything we mentioned above, these realistic tips will help sell your car as quickly as possible. We are waiting for you to check the new car section and find your next car, from here.
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