First time selling a car. Need some advice. Should I get it inspected or let the buyer deal with all of that? Also, what websites have you used to list the vehicle for sale?
Need some direction about how to go about this. I usually just trade them in, but this is an extra vehicle and I won't be buying a replacement.
Thanks
Really depends on the car. Is it paid off or is there a lien holder?
If it's newer without issues, get it inspected. The inspection is good for 90 days so hopefully it gets sold quickly.
If it's older and has issues that may cost a bit of money in relation to the overall value (i.e. $500 worth of tires on a call you're trying to sell for $2,500), then I personally wouldn't get it inspected.
I've used Craigslist, Autotrader, and any other free site to list it. This includes Facebook and other social media (if applicable). Many websites wil ltry and "sell" you a spot on their website so that's up to you if you want to go that route.
As stated before, you could go to CarMax or other dealer but you'll get less doing that (dealers need to make money also). You'll have to decide if the convenience is worth the trade off in profit.
Be sure to look into the tag/title requirements. You may need to have the buyer sign a bill of sale and/or other things and not just the back of the title. It would suck to have to sell the car then go back and find the seller to get their signature again.
Detail the car! A simple wash, wax, and engine/interior detail will go a long way with trying to sell it. Also take good photos after the detail to use in any online ads.