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KezR33

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KezR33

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I never sold a car privately before and was wondering if anyone has any general advice on what and what not to do. Just little tips you know, like who let test drive the car or mistakes people have made in the past.

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JAS-25T Grand Master

JAS-25T

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Here is a good list of tips from a thread where a guy had his car stolen while selling.

mate, sorry to hear your car got stolen. but it's common sense to always get a photo copy of or just hold onto the guys licence before you go anywhere. do not get out of the car at any time when the keys are in the ignition. so if you are going to let him drive, hop out taking the keys with you, then hop back in the passenger side and give him the keys. don't get out again to swap back until you have the keys again. always have another friend with you when you meet the guy. and just use some character judgement. I know you weren't expecting it but there were plenty of set-up clues. meet up where he didn't have a car, private number, bumbag and gold chain, no licence shown... this guy is screaming "i'm going to steal your car".

I'd also have a friend or two with you in the car at all times.

babyskyline Grand Master

babyskyline

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as above. Make sure you have some mates with you so that it will make it harder for the "buyer" to try anything.

There are so many dodgey pieces of sh*t out there that are willing to take your hard earned no questions asked

nismo_god1 Apprentice

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yes at least one person with you....get hold of their license...get them to come to you....dont put up a price that you will sell at not a price higher so that you can bring it down to the selling price...

from my experience...sold about 8 cars.....5 in the last 18 months, the quickest pain free way to sell is put the price you think it should/will sell for and let everyone know that its final price....you might scare off a few lowballers and get less hits, but from experience its easier to sell this way...

or through a reasonable price up.....and then when ppl call and ask your lowest price, oh and they will ask, tell them the price you want to sell for and that its final.

be realistic.....if you want quick sale means you need to drop price....dont do what i do and buy your next car before you sell old one....puts more pressure on the sale and means you will have to sell it cheaper....

GUN_METAL_GTR32 Grand Master

GUN_METAL_GTR32

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its hard to sell car atm moment, with the market and all. i sold my gtr last year and my s14 just after that and it took f**king ages.

def take his/her licence and dont let noone drive it till u see the cash

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Grand Master

(OO)SKYLINE(OO)

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Set the rules when you see your car.

No time wasters!

Serious buyers only!

You can take them out for a test drive but don't let them drive it until they put a deposit down.

Use the spare key and like others have said, have a friend around to watch your back.

Preferbly let ppl come see the car during the day so they can see everything clealy and not make up excuses.

When ppl say "I'll give you a call tomorrow" don't expect it as some car shoppers think they can just walk in and out without getting back to you.

Try and get their contact number so when they say they will come at a certain time but don't show, you can call them to see if they are still coming or not so you don't sit around wasting your time.

All car shoppers want the car with a RWC and rego. Are you willing to give it? If so set the price higher to cover yourself on the cost, if not, lower the price and let them deal with their own RWC and rego.

GTR-N1 Grand Master

GTR-N1

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All Of The Above +...

Ask one of your mates to follow your car in his car &...

If the intending buyer comes with a mate or two, you only take ONE out at a time (lest there be bravado between mates) &...

Just as you need to sign a contract before a parachute jump, you can get him to sign YOUR CONTRACT as follows...

1) you as driver must supply your car licence #.........

2) you must have another document to prove that the licence address is current (since people move around every couple of years)

3) you must not exceed the speed limit

4) if you commit a traffic violation eg. stop sign, speed camera etc., you are responsible

5) you are allowed to inspect logs and receipts, but nothing must be removed or taken away

6) you allowed to bring a mechanic, but nothing can be dismantled or removed unless I approve and am present

7) you are not allowed to exceed the rev limiter/red line

Signature...................(him)

Witness.....................(you)

Date..........................

Hope this helps,

Tez

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