As the city of Vancouver booms, many are finding themselves with more than one car in their driveway. Is the time right to sell your old car?

Maybe you’ve just bought a new one and have no need for your older vehicle anymore. Or maybe you really love your old car but can’t afford to keep up with its maintenance.

Whichever the case may be, you’ll need to do some things first.

– The first step is to verify the car’s condition and make it as sale-worthy as possible. Fix any loose pieces, clean the car up inside and out, fill any dents or scratches and change the oil. When prospective buyers want to 温哥华买车 (Buy a car in Vancouver), they will be sure to go over these points.

  • Get some professional photos of your car so that people can see how it fits into the community and where it will be if you decide to keep it.
  • If you’re thinking about upgrading components before 卖车 (selling cars), check with your insurance company first. Also, consider whether upgrading something in your car will actually save you money down the line (or if it will cost more).
  • If you’re giving the car away, think about how it will be used. If someone is going to use it for business purposes, for example, they’ll need policies that are fit for commercial use.
  • Consider your insurance and registration fees before you decide to sell your car. You can look into cancelling them a few weeks before you sell, saving yourself the money that would normally have gone toward the insurance.
  • Next, you might want to think about where you want to sell your car. There are many places you could go with this. If you want to hurry up the process, you can put it up for sale on Craigslist or Kijiji. If you’d rather be able to sell it and not have any unwanted visitors coming by, consider advertising your car in the local newspaper classifieds. You can also try parking the car outside of one of the local dealerships or car lots. It attracts many customers who want to 温哥华买车 (Buy a car in Vancouver).
  • Just make sure to clean the inside of your car out before bringing a buyer to it. You don’t want to give someone the impression that you’re messy!
  • Finally, take a deep breath and try not to get upset if you don’t get as much for your car as you thought. Evaluate the market, assess your car’s condition, and check its mileage before arriving at the true worth of the car.

You can plan on 卖车 (selling cars) at a reliable dealer like Spark Lease to get maximum value for your second-hand car. 

James Stewart is the author of this article. For more details about 温哥华的汽车租赁融资 (Vehicle LEASE Finance in Vancouver) please visit our website: sparklease.com