HOW TO SALE A VEHICLE FOR TOP DOLLAR

If you read my previous blogs you're ready to take the final step. First thing you need to do is be sure you have all the paperwork since the day you purchased the vehicle; including oil changes. If vehicle was used when you received it, keep all the previous paperwork too ( if you did not keep all the paperwork be sure on your next purchase you do; a good paper trail helps sale a vehicle). Do not trade in your vehicle, sell it yourself. Why you ask? Think for a minute, an automobile dealer needs to make a profit when they resale it. That's extra money you could have pocketed. Be sure you know what your vehicle is worth ( see my blogs about auto auctions ). If a dealer tells you they are allowing as much or more than you are asking, that should be a red flag. If a dealer is willing to take a loss on the trade they will make it up on the sale to you ( see my next blog on how to buy from an automobile dealer and save money). Sale your vehicle without leaving your house. Auto Trader on the web will let you scan a photo and list it on the web. Be sure you list all the extras ( add on's ). If you have all the paper trail be sure to note that. List it in auto trader magazine. Local newspaper classifieds is a good listing. If possible, park vehicle in high traffic area location. Print a detailed list of items on the vehicle that will help sale and increase profit. Tape it in window for consumers to read. If your vehicle drives out well and you followed all of my instructions from detailing to figuring vehicle worth, there's no reason your vehicle will not bring ( Top Dollar ).

BUYER BEWARE.....WATER DAMAGE.....WHAT TO LOOK FOR

If your in the market for a used vehicle, yet do not know its history, you should be sure to check for water damage. Water damage is hard to detect unless you know where to look. Most of these vehicles are detailed to the max. Open the trunk, pull away the liner from the quarter panels, if you see a build up of dirt ( dried mud ) that looks like a water line make a note. Next look in the interior. Main place to look is under the dash, even though it's hard to get to, look for a build up of dirt ( dried mud ) on the wiring , or any place dirt would lay. If you see a build up make a note. When a vehicle is detailed the carpet is normally shampooed so that area is not reliable, though you should look and feel under the seats (under the bottom of the seats ); any dirt build up make a note. Look over the entire interior for a previous water line. IF YOU DETECT ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS I WOULD RESEARCH TITLE FROM THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED NEW UNTIL NOW. With all the flooding in many states that could be a red flag, if an area that had floods showed up on the title, your research just saved you some ( MONEY ) .

APPLES FOR APPLES

THIS IS YOUR TIP OF THE DAY !!!!!!!!!!

If you think it's time to purchase a new vehicle ( 2008 ) you might consider a new ( 2007 ) and save money for the holidays. Most New Car Dealers still have a good selection to choose from with considerable savings . I'll give you an example : Just this past weekend, my sister in law purchased a NEW ( 2007 ) SUV loaded, leather interior dual front a/c controls, headed seats, all power, windows, doors, seats, mirrors, with not one, but two sliding sun roofs or ( moon roofs ) depends on the time of day, satellite entertainment system and many more nice interior features ...... Exterior was just as nice all the way down to the 18 inch chrome wheels, dual exhaust, rear bumper sensor that alarms just in case she starts to back into a car, tree, building , dog, cat, or even a human. I believe this vehicle was made just for a woman.......JUST KIDDING ! Here's the punch line. The same day, she had driven a ( 2007 ) same make, model, and according to my wife and my sisters in law, it had the same specs... AND WAS PRICED THE SAME. The only difference was (Different Dealer) and oh yes......... ( IT HAD 30000 THOUSAND MILES ON THE ODOMETER ). The Friday night before my wife and her sisters set out to wheel and deal I made them a list of Do's and Dont's; what to ask, when to ask, who to ask, what to say, when to say it, what to look for, and what not to look for. Make notes, write down the specs, and compare notes before making any decision. THEY DID THEIR HOMEWORK.........THEY PASSED .

How to read a car title

Before you buy any used vehicle, and you intend to pay cash, be sure to check the following on the title:

Make, model, year, type of body, cylinders, odometer, vin [vehicle identification number] you can verify vin by looking through windshield on drivers side on top of the dashboard.

Look on front of title and make sure it does not say Salvage or previous Salvage anywhere; unless you intend to purchase a Salvage vehicle.

Make sure the person you are dealing with is the owner on the title if you are buying from a consumer and his, or her, or both names, are typed on front of title by the state that issued the title, [only dealer can resale a vehicle without having a new title issued in dealer's name] and consumers must be the only owner name(s) on title.

Look right of the odometer reading to see 2 small boxes; #1 reads [The odometer reading stated is in excess of its mechanical limits]. That means the odometer was a 5 digit odometer that goes to 99999 miles then rolls over to 0 [ zero ] miles and starts going up from there if that box is checked . # 2 reads [The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage]; it means the odometer doesn't work, or it has been replaced, if that box is checked.

Make sure all liens are released if you are paying for it in full.

Many more posts to come

I will be telling you what to look for on automobile title before you purchase a used car.

Learn how to and where to sale your auto for top dollar.

Learn about auto warranties.

Learn how to spot previous salvage automobiles.

Need to repo, I will tell you the legal and safe way.

I will be giving information about buy here - pay here lots - what to ask and what to look for.

Learn how to save money just by asking the proper questions when buying a new or used auto.

Learn what it takes, and start up cost to become an Independent Automobile Dealer