- 1). Price the car a little higher than you are willing to sell. You will want to try to get the most out of the car. However, if you raise it by a few hundred dollars more than you really want for it, it gives the potential buyer the option to talk you down. This method of negotiation will allow the buyer to think he is getting away with a steal. However, you will want to check the blue book value so the cost does not go above that price. If it does, potential buyers may feel like you are trying to scam them.
- 2). Use your personal computer to create flyers to sell your car. You can print out the specifications, price, condition as well as a picture of your vehicle. Post these around your local and neighboring towns on public bulletin boards. Do not forget to include your phone number. If you wish for someone to come look at your car before they call, include your address or the address of where the car is parked as well.
- 3). Online resources can help you sell a car in California without much effort. Craigslist offers a community of potential car buyers in your local area. Auction houses like eBay have a special section for cars, trucks, trailers and boats. You can post your starting price and watch the offers roll in. AutoTrader.com presents a well known location to sell your car. You insert your zip code then select which type of ad you wish to use. The amenities for each ad differ as well as the price for the ad. Fill out the required information which includes specifics on your car, amenities your vehicle has to offer, an ad message and your contact information. Cash4UsedCars.com serves Southern California. They will send an appraiser out to your home or place of business and then offer you cash for your car within a few minutes (see Resources below).
- 4). Drive your car around your town and neighboring towns. With a well placed sign in your back window, you can drive around and receive offers right away. Be sure that the sign has your contact number in large print for passing people to view it easily. This may be a great method to sell a car in California. Potential buyers will be able to look at the car, see that it is functional without noise or sputters and tell if any major cosmetic damage is present. This will bring you more phone calls about the car that you are selling.
- 5). Place an ad in the local newspaper and other papers in major cities close to you. You can do this by calling your local paper or placing the ad online. NewsLink has a list of all California newspaper available online. Don't forget to add the specifications, price, condition, any problems with the vehicle and contact information (see Resources below).
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