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I found this website and it told me how to sell my car. It provided real facts that will get results. I have searched other websites and all I get is a bunch of nothing.

I want to know what all is involved to make a sale go smoothly. Are there any legal issues for me to sell my car? I don't want to just slap an ad up and wait for an answer.

Many websites are just somewhere for you to place your ad. It doesn't explain any details that will teach me how to sell my car.

Legal Issues

The information below should give you some insight about legalities.

If you owe money on your car, then you will need to go to the bank where you financed it, and make the payoff. After you have made the payoff, you will transfer the title to the new owner. All you have to do is call your bank. They will tell you what to do.

If the bank who financed your car does not have a branch in your area, you will have to go to the bank that is making the new loan on the car. They will take care of the legal issues and process the transfer of the title.

The car buyer should meet you at the bank and the process should be finished in just a few minutes.

If you do not owe money on your car, the selling process is very simple. You just fill out a bill of sale, then sign and date the car title. Be sure to put the buyers name on the car title.

I recommend being paid by a cashiers check and having your bank put a hold on it, until it clears.

(If you receive the cashiers check directly from the bank, then I wouldn't put a hold on it before depositing it. However, if you receive a cashiers check from someone and you didn't see the bank process it, I would put a hold on it. This will keep you from having to pay a bounced check fee should it be a fraud.)

A car can sell very quickly or take a long time. It all depends on your location and the demand for the car you are selling.

If you live in a big city, you can usually sell the car in a short period of time.

If you live in a small town or rural area you will need to use every advertising method available.

There are several free advertising sites available here on the "car selling sites" page.

There are some things you must address if you want to sell a car quickly.

"How To Sell My Car" -- Important Action Points:

1. Price

Unless your car is a classic, you will only get what the blue book says it is worth. There are some conditions to getting the book value. They are listed below. Most of the time, you will have to settle for less than book value to sell a car.

I guess it is because there are so many cars for sale. Now if your car is in high demand, then it should sell fast.

2. Looks

Lets face it. People want a good looking car. I recommend cleaning your car inside and out. Wax it, if you have to. Get the stains out of the seats and carpet. Many people just do not realize that this will help sell a car faster.

3. Mechanical Condition

Does the engine and transmission run like it should? If not, I recommend that you fix it. If it does run good, then you do not have a problem to address here. If you plan on selling it, knowing there is a problem, then be honest and let it be known to an interested buyer.

I would not want to deceive anyone. Would you?

Be prepared to take a considerable loss, when selling a car that needs repair.

4. Mileage

The car mileage will affect the value of a car. If you have 250,000 miles on your car, then it is going to be of little value to someone else. Even if it looks and runs new.

That is putting it plain and simple.

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