So you have decided that you want to part with your classic car. Be prepared to answer the “why?” question. The prospective owner of the car will definitely ask you this and there fore you should be ready with a perfect answer. Beware: selling an old car is a much more difficult task and it might take more time than you expect.

How to fix a price for your car

There are many factors on which the price of an old car depends. The impact of ageing, how well it was maintained, the condition of the original parts, the chromes, its color, etc., are some of the areas that defiant he cost. The obvious way to start with is to browse the web for same models of the car that you own and see how much others are asking for it. Also buy some of the classic car magazines from your nearby store to check the cost. Make sure that you compare all the features in those cars with yours. You may also try this price checker tool to get an idea: http://ww2.collectorcartraderonline.com/pricechecker.php or try this: http://www.classiccars.com/Priceguide.aspx

Where to advertise

Before you advertise, it would be good if you prepare your pitch so that you can get the best price for your car. Click nice pictures of your car in a suitable background from different angles and lighting, interiors and exteriors. Once you are through prepare a brief summary about your car – its history and its condition. Keep all the formal papers ready too. Once that is done you can give photo ads online on the popular classic car classified websites. Some of them are listed under our useful links section. You can do a research on Google to find old car dealers near your locality. If you want to spend some money, you can advertise in classic car magazines too. You can participate in a car show and showcase your car there. Tell all the people in your network that your car is up for sale. You may also put up your car for online auction to get the best price.

Dressing up your car before the first inspection

Before inquiries come and people wish to see your car, take some time to prepare it for the sale. You might not need to do much if you have maintained it well, but if you have not, you will need to put in a lot more. Highlight the best feature of the car. Clean it up thoroughly from outside, inside, under the carpet, under the trims, boot space, bonnet, wheels, mud-flaps, etc. The look and feel of the car makes the first impression, so make sure that you cover the paint imperfections and polish the car. Apart from the looks, you can service your car a bit too. Change the oil, and grease it at the right places. A little effort from your side can fetch you extra money.

Sealing the deal

Be absolutely honest with the potential buyers. Do not hide any of the flaws of the car. Take them for a spin and let them examine the car while you sip your coffee. Check for insurance and driver’s license before you allow them to test drive and accompany them during the drive. A little negotiation will surely happen so be prepared for that while putting your price. And if you are lucky, your car will get sold at the price you wanted.