Selling Privately vs. Selling to a Dealer

If you want to sell your car privately to get the best price, you will need to:

• Repair & Detail: Make sure the vehicle is in good condition, including fixing any mechanical or electrical issues, tyres, bodywork, paint, glass, and upholstery. A clean, well-maintained car will fetch a higher price.
• Advertise & Respond: You’ll need to invest time in advertising the car and responding to inquiries. This can include spending money on ads and answering questions via phone, email, or SMS.
• Meet Buyers: You’ll need to arrange times to meet with potential buyers, often at their convenience, even if it’s not ideal for you. The process of selling privately may require you to meet with 5-10 buyers before a successful sale.
• Negotiation & Pricing: Negotiating with buyers can also be time-consuming. If your car isn’t roadworthy, it may be difficult to find buyers who are willing to pay a fair price.

However, selling privately can be difficult for vehicles that need repairs, especially when many buyers prefer vehicles that are ready to drive.

When Private Sale Doesn’t Work

If your vehicle is not in the right condition for sale, fails to attract buyers after 90 days, or is not priced competitively, you may find yourself stuck with the car. At this point, selling to a dealer like us can be the best option, even though it may come at a lower price. Here’s why:

• Dealer Costs: As a dealer, we must account for the cost of repairs, obtaining a roadworthy certificate (pink slip), and offering a warranty for the vehicle. This all factors into the lower price offered.
• Fair & Professional Quote: Unlike other companies that offer automated, fixed price estimates, we provide a range of professional quotes based on your vehicle’s condition, age, mileage, and other factors.

We ask specific questions to provide you with an accurate quote. The more detailed the information you provide, the more accurate the offer will be.

Key Questions to Answer When Selling or Buying a Car

When selling your vehicle or buying a second-hand car, there are several important details to know. These include:

1. Ownership: How long have you owned the vehicle? Do you have registration papers or receipts?
2. Vehicle Details: What is the make, model, year, and color of the vehicle? Is it manual or automatic? How many doors and seats does it have?
3. Vehicle Condition: Does it have a roadworthy certificate (pink slip)? Is there any damage to the body, tyres, glass, or interior? Are there any mechanical issues, such as engine or transmission problems?
4. Mileage: How many kilometers has the vehicle done? The higher the mileage, the lower the vehicle’s value.
5. Accident History: Has the vehicle been in any accidents? If so, it may decrease the resale value.
6. Registration & Towing: How long is the registration valid? Is the vehicle drivable, or will it need towing?
7. Repairs Needed: Are there any repairs or detailing needed before selling? This will affect both the value and how quickly you can sell it.
8. Additional Factors: Is there any finance owing on the vehicle? Does it have any recalls or mechanical issues that need to be addressed?

How We Work

If selling your vehicle privately sounds too complicated or time-consuming, we make the process easy and hassle-free:

1. Provide a Quote: Contact us to get a range quote based on the details of your vehicle.
2. Assessment: We’ll either visit you to assess the vehicle or invite you to bring it to us.
3. Cash Payment: Once we’ve evaluated the vehicle, we offer a fair cash price on the spot.
4. Free Towing: If your car cannot be driven away, we provide free towing to remove it.

You can rest assured that we’ll buy your car, regardless of its condition. We offer a no-hassle, professional service that guarantees quick and fair payment.