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How to Sell Your Car in 3 Easy Steps

If you’re thinking of selling your car, you need to think about how you want to sell it. There are many options available, including:

• Selling your car at auction
• Selling your car privately
• Selling your car through a dealer

There are pros and cons of each method of selling your car. For example, you may be able receive a higher price for your car by selling it privately, but you will also have to consider the time and cost of advertising and negotiating with potential buyers. You can sell your car immediately at auction, but you need to bear in mind that the auctioneer will take a fee – usually a percentage of the price the car sells for. The fastest and easiest way to sell your car these days is through a dealer, such as Webuycarsformore.com. Selling through a car dealer is quick and stress free. Most dealers offer a free online service including a free car valuation.

Once you’ve decided how you want to sell your car, you need to follow these 3 easy steps to make your sale as smooth as possible:

1) Shop Around

To make sure you’re getting the best price for your car, you need to look around for the best deal available to you – speak to different prospective buyers, auctioneers and look at different dealers.

As there are now several online car dealers on the market claiming to buy cars at the best price, it is more important than ever to shop around. Most dealers offer you a price but fail to mention a transaction fee. Here at Webuycarsformore.com, unlike many other car buyers, we do not charge a transaction fee – the offer you see is the offer you get. As well as this, we promise to beat any written quote for your car by £100.

Make sure you read the terms and conditions of each prospective car dealer you are thinking of selling your car to, to ensure you will not be caught out at the last minute and incur any unexpected fees or surprises.

2) Clean Your Car

Before actually selling your car, it’s a good idea to make sure that it’s in the <strong>best possible condition</strong>. This means more than just taking it to the car wash. Spend some time properly cleaning both the exterior and interior, making your car as attractive as possible for potential buyers. Clean the windscreens and windows inside out, and even the tyres. The better the car looks, the more money you are likely to get for it.

3) Sort Out the Paperwork

Make sure you have all necessary documentation required to sell your car ready to hand over immediately. This will include:

• Photo identification
• Proof of address
• Service history
• MOT certificates
• Road tax disc
• Any outstanding finance documents

After you’ve sold your car:

•  Fill out all relevant parts of your logbook and send them to the DVLA as soon as possible.
• Inform your insurance company that you have sold the car
• Remove your tax disc from the car – you can also apply for a car tax refund of any remaining months on the disc.

If you are looking to sell your car in Newcastle, sell your car in Sunderland or sell your car in the North East and are thinking of selling your car with WEBUYCARSFORMORE, please visit our website to get a free quotation now!