To leave a good first impression on potential buyers, carefully clean the inside and outside of your car.
To show the history and maintenance of the vehicle, compile all maintenance and repair records.
Take numerous shots of your car that are crystal clear and of high quality. More sales can result from attractive images.
Using online resources like Kelley Blue Book (KBB) or Edmunds, find out what your automobile is now worth on the market.
Consider details like the model year, condition, mileage, and any extra amenities or upgrades.
Make sure you have the title for the car because you’ll need it to transfer ownership.
Create a bill of sale to serve as legal proof of the ownership transfer and sale. Online templates are available.
Odometer This disclosure statement is necessary to appropriately reveal the car’s mileage.
Consider purchasing a vehicle history report to give prospective buyers details on the history of the vehicle.
Place an online ad for your automobile on sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Autotrader, and Cars.com. Include thorough details, crisp images, and your contact information.
Include crucial information such the manufacturer, model, year, mileage, condition, asking price, and any unique features.
Answer questions from prospective purchasers as soon as possible.
Be open and truthful about the history, problems, and current state of the vehicle.
Set up test drives in secure, open areas with prospective purchasers.
Attend the test drive with the buyer, or make sure you’re with a reliable friend or family member.
Be ready to haggle over pricing with prospective purchasers.
Complete the bill of sale and odometer disclosure statement once a price has been agreed upon. Make sure to sign these paperwork together with the buyer.
Choose a method of payment, such as cash, a cashier’s cheque, or a safe online payment system.
Finish the transaction and hand over the receipt.
Include the buyer’s information and the odometer reading on the back of the title.
As they usually belong to the seller, take your licence plates off the car.
Fill out a Notice of Sale (Form MV-912) and send it to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days of the sale to record it.