DEALER BUYING CHECKLIST

Get Your Documents Ready
As soon as you know you want to sell your car, you have to get the necessary documents ready. By having all of these papers handy when you meet with a potential buyer, the conversation will go more smoothly and you will make a good impression, increasing the chances of a sale.

 1. Ownership Documents

Part of being able to sell a car is proving that you are, in fact, the legal owner of the vehicle. You should have your insurance certificates, past registration information, your Bill of Sale, and any other documents that prove you own your car. You should also have your title ready as a way to validate your ownership.

 2. Service and Maintenance Records

Hopefully, you kept records of your vehicle’s maintenance and service since your initial purchase. Now is the time to gather these records so you can prove that the vehicle is well-maintained. If you are missing some records, see if your mechanic kept a copy on file

 3. Release Letter

If you have a lien on your vehicle, you will need to clear that first and get an official “release letter” from your lender. This is crucial;otherwise, you won’t be the full owner.

 4. Research State Regulations

 5. Vehicle History Report

Choose an Asking Price
Next, you need to figure out how much you will aim to sell your car for.

 1. Think About Condition

 2. Look Online Get an appraisal

A simple way to get an estimate on your car’s value without even leaving your home is the internet. Autos are both known for providing reliable information related to vehicle pricing. You can also look at some classified ads to see how much similar vehicles are listed for.

 3. Get an Appraisal Consider your car's condition

Looking online only gives you a general idea of your vehicle’s value. For a better figure, consider getting an appraisal.
Advertise Effectively

 1. Use Newspapers

Even with the focus on the internet, newspapers and your local classifieds can still be helpful. There are typically dedicated sections for advertising used cars, and placing an ad tends to be cheaper than doing so online. It also opens up your market to those people without internet access. You won’t sell your car without advertising it, and you should be doing so online and on your vehicle.

 2. Set up a Sale Banner

Make a professional-looking sale banner and put it on your windshield and at least some of the other windows of your vehicle. Include basic information, like the model and year, mileage and asking price. Be sure to write your phone number in large enough print for people to read as they pass by.

 3. Use Online Classifieds

Meet Your Potential Buyers

 1. Keep Everything on Hand

 2. Screen Buyers

 3. Meet Buyers

When you actually meet the buyer, pick a public place for safety, and don’t go by yourself. Bring your documents with you, be honest when showing the car, and check the buyer’slicense before a test drive. Ride with the potential buyer to avoid thieves as well as to point out your vehicle’s strengths. .

 4. Test drive the vehicle

Test-driving the car with your potential buyer is a good opportunity to demonstrate all feautures and function of the car, and at the same time to discuss all questions that the client might have. Answer all of the questions honestly and do not disclose any information. Clearly explain all the benefits of the vehicle, why you personally bought it and why you would like to resell it.
Transfer the Ownership
Once you and the buyer agree, it is time to officially transfer the ownership. You will need to complete the following steps.

 1. Apply for a New Title

 2. Report the Sale

 3. Check State Regulations

Once again, make sure to check state regulations so you know that you and your buyer have done everything you need to make the sale official.