There comes a time where you’ll no longer find your truck suitable. While many prefer selling their truck before it hits a certain number of miles, there are other reasons for wanting to get rid of it. Perhaps you’ve been eyeing a brand new model of your same truck, or maybe you’re hoping to switch to an SUV now that you have children.
Regardless of your reason for saying goodbye to your beloved truck, it’s always a good idea to know how to prepare your truck for selling it before you actually tape that “For Sale” sign on it.
Consider some of the following before you put your truck up for sale:
1. Clean it up nicely.
They say don’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to first impressions, that’s exactly what we do. If we didn’t judge a vehicle by its appearance, we would be oblivious to any potential problems it may pose for us if we bought it.
As expected, a muddy truck doesn’t look presentable to a majority of prospective buyers. Not only does it look like the seller isn’t serious about selling their truck; it also looks like the seller is trying to hide something on their vehicle (e.g., a dent or scratch). So, clean and wax your truck before selling it. Buyers will greatly appreciate it.
2. Organize your truck’s service records.
Buyers don’t want a vehicle that has to be serviced immediately after they receive. To make things convenient and fair for the future buyer, get your truck serviced before selling it. Likewise, make sure to have recent service records on hand to prove that you had it recently serviced, especially if you’re selling your truck privately.
3. Compare prices online.
According to the DMV, one of the most important things before placing your truck on the market is knowing how much your vehicle is worth. Without knowing its worth, one of two things might happen: 1. You’ll get cheated out of money, or 2. Your truck will be on the market for quite some time, possibly months.
Do yourself a favor, and see what others are selling your exact truck model and year for to ensure you get your money’s worth out of it and can sell it timely. Buyers are not stupid; chances are, they’ll be conducting research as well.
4. Sell your truck at market value on an online auction website.
Finding a place to advertise and sell your truck isn’t easy. However, with online auction websites like Equify, you can sell your truck at market value, reaching thousands of potential buyers across the globe with target marketing. Doing it this way can be easier if you live in a small town with minimal potential buyers or have a common truck model.
5. Include extra items in the sale.
Especially if you have an older vehicle, including other items in the sale can give potential buyers the impression that they are getting the most bang for their buck. Besides basics like a truck handbook or manual, it’s a good idea to throw in seat covers, floor mats, and other accessories that are designed for your make and model.
Conclusion
Selling a truck, especially an older one with many miles on it can seem like a daunting task. However, cleaning it up nicely, keep your truck’s service records up-to-date and on hand, comparing prices online, selling your truck on an online auction website, and including extra items in the sale are all ways to sell your truck quickly at market value.
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