Car Selling Tips For eBay Motors

Everyday more and more people turn to eBay to buy and sell products online and eBay Motors, the branch of the company created to sell vehicles is no different. I have bought and sold vehicles at eBay Motors and have had some great and some no so great experiences on both sides of the fence but either way it was always learning experience that helped me later on.

Obviously if you’re trying to sell a car online at eBay Motors you’re probably looking for the best possible price. Here are a few tips that you can use to get the best price when selling your car online. First and foremost, you must clean and fully detail your car so that it appears as close to perfect as possible depending on its overall condition and you should never try to conceal any minor flaws. When people are depending on pictures to buy a car they don’t want to guess what’s under the dirt or try to figure out how bad a flaw really is. Being brutally honest might net you a little less but it will prevent any headaches later on in the dealing process.

Never try and skimp on your auction description and pictures. As mentioned earlier, people are buying a car and potentially spending a bunch of cash so if they see anything they don’t like they will pass your auction or listing in a heartbeat. It is much better to take as many pictures as possible, a good rule of thumb is to provide as many pictures as you would like to see if you were the buyer. Also post them up as a slideshow or a collage and cover all the angles, don’t put up one picture and say email me for more, many people will not go through the trouble of requesting more photos for any mainstream model car.

I recommend that you take pictures of the following angles to help the potential car buyer understand what kind of shape your car is in. Keep your pictures flowing around the car to ensure you don’t miss anything and it will help the buyer realize that you’ve covered everything they’re looking for?

Start at the driver’s side and take a shot at an angle shooting toward the headlight but showing the entire driver’s side in the photo then move around the vehicle taking the side, rear, passenger, and then straight on front. Taking the long angles is very helpful to show that your car body is true and doesn’t have waves from a bad body job. Be sure to take close ups of any damage or flaws and point them out in your auction or listing description as well. Once you’ve covered the exterior of the vehicle take clear pictures of the interior including each of the seats, floor mats and under the floor mats, the headliner, and the dashboard. When you take a picture of the dashboard make sure you take a solo shot of the odometer to verify the mileage.

Moving on you want to take pictures of the engine compartment which is why it is crucial that it has been detailed nicely. One trick my friend uses that not many people think of is to take the dipstick out and take a close up of the oil to show that is fresh and clean. This might or might not help but the more you show the less hassle you’ll get in the selling process.

Now that you have the exterior, interior and engine covered you will want to add some pictures of the under carriage of your car. This is becoming the more and more the norm when people are looking at used vehicles online, they want to ensure they aren’t missing anything. To take away all their fears of damage and rust issues you should capture images of the front portion, mid portion and the back portion and make sure you include the muffler, catalytic converter and the wheel wells and any other areas that you feel should be covered. A lot of car enthusiasts will take shots with their wheels off to show the brake rotors or take shots of the shocks and so on but that’s up to you. You’ll usually see this if the seller is showing that they just changed or upgraded to new parts.

The last tip I will recommend is something I think is extremely important for any sale but especially if you’re selling a classic or vintage car and that is the cars documents. That is the original owner’s documents and manual with any repairs and regular maintenance. Also include any preventative maintenance documents like rust proofing or any improvements that you’ve made since buying the car.

Provide your phone number and email so people can call or contact you with questions. If you make sure you answer any email or phone requests promptly and courteously and include what’s been outlined above, I’m positive you’ll get the best deal possible for your car without any major problems during the whole car selling process.

New Car Selling – Say No to Dealers

Why do so many people dread the car buying experience? Most purchases are enjoyable. Buying a car is fun as well, till it comes time to start talking seriously to the dealer. Then the joy disappears. You become nervous, fearful, and frustrated. With new car selling we must say no to dealers. You can stand up to these people. Armed with the right information this part of the purchasing process can be enjoyable as well. Know your stuff and you will save a lot of money buying a car. So what are the most important things you need to know.

Don’t Buy On Emotion

One tactic with new car selling and why we say no to dealers is the emotional aspect of the process. Buying a new car can be one of the most exciting experiences a person can have. When you find the car you want, generally you can’t stop thinking about it. That brand new smell, sound system, soft seats, and smooth ride. You get to the point where you just want to buy, and buy right now! Just the thought of finally being able to be in the driver’s seat of the car and holding its steering wheel and taking it for a spin is enough for anyone to get all excited.

The problem with new car selling by the dealers is the fact that they work your emotions to the tee. They know exactly which buttons to push. I must repeat again, say “NO” to dealers. Say “NO” to costly ext. warranties, say “NO” to options you really don’t need, say “NO” to other models that are offered. When in the dealerships, “NO” is the word of the day.

How To Take The Emotions Out

It’s all about knowing exactly what you want. With the Internet you can gather all the information you could possibly need dealing with new car selling before you ever step into a dealership. Determine the exact make, model, color, options, and price before you sit down with anyone. It is critical not to raver on the info you gathered. Keep telling yourself, this is the vehicle for me.

Let that settle in your mind for a couple of weeks or so before you sit down with someone. If you go in unarmed with this information, you will be talked into a decision you’re sure to regret later by dealers using new car selling tactics.

Know The Insiders Game

Dealers know how you think. You need to know how they think. Sales people using new car selling practices has been fined tuned for generations. They know how folks are going to think and act. They can, nine times out of ten, predict exactly how a sale will go just by talking to you for two minutes. The key is for you to know how they think. Learn from those that have been there. Find experts in the new car selling business who are willing to walk you through the process. It’s easier said than done, people don’t give up secrets easily. If you do your homework, you can say no to dealers and be in position to save a large chunk of your hard earned cash.

There aren’t to many people out there who are willing share the secrets car dealerships don’t want you to know. No one has exposed the world of auto dealership manipulation like John Meyers. You will be guided step by step on how to save $1000′s on a vehicle purchase.

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Used Car Selling

In the old days selling stuff like used cars was a task that asked for great effort and too much time. First of all, you had to get a hold of a good newspaper like Loot or Free Ads and then pay the amount to print a car selling advertisement. And by the time the ad got printed, at least a week had gone by.

But with the emergence of internet, a lot has changed and luckily, the change has been for the good. If you too want to utilize internet to get a good price for your used car, then here are a few useful tips for you to remember.

Fixing the Right Price:

In order to gain success through your online ad, the most important decision you will have to take is to consider what would be the most appropriate price for your old car. It must not be too high, while it must be good enough to earn you good value for your used car. In order to get an idea about the general prices being asked by other sellers.

Description of Your car:

While choosing words to describe the essential features of your car, it is best to start with the basic information like model, engine size, year etc.

Give Out Complete Information:

It is also important that you should not miss any essential information related to your car; data like model and manufacturer, date of registration, color of car, total mileage, MOT status and latest road tax must be mentioned in the ad. Most importantly ? be honest.

Get The Best Possible Picture of Your Car:

Apart from the information, a picture of your car will also play a role in pulling buyers. While advertising your car on a site like eBay, a good photo of your car will ensure that the buyer has a second look.

Be Aware of some demerits of ad sites:

At present, Autotrader is among the most popular site for publishing car ads. It usually costs you about $25 for putting up an ad for two weeks, while further rise of cost will depend on number of photos included and the time duration. If you opt to place the ad for six weeks, then the cost will amount to $40.

But online advertising means, that there are thousands of others who are also using these sites to sell their cars, which lessens your chances of getting a buyer quickly. Sometimes it can take up to two weeks, before someone calls and you may have to confront frauds and scammers. Most sellers are also contacted by agents of competitor ads site, persuading them to place ads there as well.

All of this can result in a waste of time and potentially loss, as there are some “buyers” who use fake cheques to deceive sellers. In order to avoid putting your nose into all this hassle, you can also choose to sell your car to credible sites that buy cars online. Some of them offer fair prices and will agree to transfer the amount to your bank account, even be

Car Selling Via an Agent – Be Careful

If you are selling your car and you intend to do so through a third party agent, you should evaluate the agent first. Car selling agents sell the car on your behalf, for a commission. This arrangement will work well if the agent is reputable and honest. However, some of these agents are anything but honest. They tend to feed lies to the car seller and potential customers.

My car stayed in the agent’s selling bay for nearly 3 months. Every time I inquired about any potential buyers, I was told that a deal was in the works. One day, I decided to phone the agent posing as a potential buyer. I was shocked to find out that the price being quoted was nearly twice my asking price. The agent was trying to get much more than his commission. For good measure, I recorded the conversation and made my way to the agent’s office.

I made the usual inquiries and he gave me the same answer he usually did. I abruptly cut to the chase and revealed to him what I had discovered. I demanded that he return my car keys. Two weeks later, I was able to sell the car by myself.

Here’s my advice to those selling or intending to sell their cars. The best way to sell your car is to sell it on your own. This will also benefit the buyer because they will buy directly from someone with intimate knowledge of the car. This will allow the buyer to make a very informed decision on whether to buy or not. However, should you decide to go the selling agent route, consider the following:

1. Is the agent reputable?

2. Do all the cars in the agent’s selling bays have clearly marked prices.

3. When in doubt, phone agent and pose as a buyer.

4. Ensure contract between you and agent has clauses which allow you to back out due to non performance on the agent’s part.

5. Ensure you record the mileage when you leave your in the hands of an agent. Agent must compensate for all mileage which cannot be ordinarily attributed to test drives. The maximum distance for each test drive must be stated in the contract agreement.

For those who decide sell their cars through an agent, always make sure to do your preparation and research. The last thing you want is a car selling nightmare.

Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous a

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