Mitch Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm potentially looking for a quick sale of my car. It's 61 plate Astra SRI with about 28,000 miles on the clock. Now I know very little about cars and I've never sold a car, only ever traded in against my next purchase. I'm looking for the most hassle free way of getting rid of it, even though I may not get the best price (don't want ripped off either though!). Best way to go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm potentially looking for a quick sale of my car. It's 61 plate Astra SRI with about 28,000 miles on the clock. Now I know very little about cars and I've never sold a car, only ever traded in against my next purchase. I'm looking for the most hassle free way of getting rid of it, even though I may not get the best price (don't want ripped off either though!). Best way to go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm potentially looking for a quick sale of my car. It's 61 plate Astra SRI with about 28,000 miles on the clock. Now I know very little about cars and I've never sold a car, only ever traded in against my next purchase. I'm looking for the most hassle free way of getting rid of it, even though I may not get the best price (don't want ripped off either though!). Best way to go about it? Find out your asking price by surfing autotrader, gumtree, ebay etc. Get the average price then ask for slightly less if you can afford to take the hit - obviously a cheaper car will sell quicker. Stick it on gumtree as they don't charge and is just as popular as the other two for car buyers. If you're not prepared to go lower still, put 'no offers' in the ad to save folk trying to haggle. If you are willing to take a bit less, have your lowest price in your head and stick to it. Also put 'no agencies' in your ad to stop 'We Want Any Car/We Buy Any Car' and the like contacting you. Keep your phone on you and wait on the calls. Here's a great video to give you advice on how to haggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I bought the car outright new so don't own anything on it. Possibly moving abroad and might be looking to shift it quite quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I bought the car outright new so don't own anything on it. Possibly moving abroad and might be looking to shift it quite quickly! At the risk of stating the obvious, the cheaper you advertise it, the quicker it will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 But then if I seen one that was cheap I'd be wondering what was wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 At the risk of stating the obvious, the cheaper you advertise it, the quicker it will go. Generally speaking the price isn't linked to the accelerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 This will make your car go quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLANCY2KTID Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 If it's in good nick, webuyanycar would be the quickest. If there's ANYTHING at all wrong with it avoid them like the plague as they'll shaft you on the price. I know a few folk who have sold cars to them and they're actually surprisingly generous if the car is in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 But then if I seen one that was cheap I'd be wondering what was wrong with it. Aye, but for every cynic there's a woman with more money than sense and a teenager with a minted dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Aye, but for every cynic there's a woman with more money than sense and a teenager with a minted dad.I like the cut of your jib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I stuck mine on gumtree about 3 weeks ago and it was gone within 90 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 You're having a laugh. They're surprisingly generous with f**k all. Complete piss take organisation. My old golf gti was in mint condition when I sold it, 50,000 on the clock but not even a tiny scratch. Webuyanycar' offer: £7700 Actually sold it for: £9250 Depends on the circumstances. The OP is about to be nailed to the floor if he doesn't pay drug debts. He needs the money quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Cars are a total ball ache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Cut a wee hole in the seat to drop them into for comfort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 It is difficult to sell a car such as a 61 plate private as most folk don't have that type of cash on a hand for a private sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys. Possibly moving away with work and won't have a need to own my own car, hence the reason for selling it and probably at quite short notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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