How to Stay Safe while selling your car?
You’ve just purchased your dream car at a dealership, and you’ve taken care of all of the financial and paperwork, you even got your best Pennsylvania auto tags and your car registration renewal.
Now, what do you do with your used car? Maybe you’ll take a few photos and do a write up about the vehicle or maybe you have a friend or family member who has had their eye on it for a few months.
If you’re looking to sell your car to make a profit, there are a few important things to keep in mind during the process. Here are a few steps you can take to make the process as easy as possible.
Talk to your callers
Whether you put an ad in the newspaper or post it online, it’s important to have a conversation with people who are interested in buying your vehicle. It’s great to have a paper trail of text messages or emails in case something falls through or backfires, but sometimes picking up the phone and having a conversation is the best way to paint a clear picture of what you’re selling.Talking on the phone is the best way to communicate a clear message with someone - instead of text messages or email where things can get misunderstood or read out of context. Also, screening your potential buyers will allow to ask them questions: see what they’ll be using the car for, how far they’re coming from, or how they plan on financing it.
Be cautious on test drives
When your buyer is ready to make a purchase and asks to take your car for a test drive, be sure to pick a safe, central location to meet. Make sure your test-drive location is in a populated area but is in a relaxed test drive route.Before the potential buyer gets into the car ask to see their driver’s license. Ask a friend or family member to join you, if you don’t feel comfortable riding alone (you should go with the potential buyer for the test drive).
Test-drives aren’t necessary if you’re selling your car for parts or if it is a vintage vehicle that needs repair and isn’t drivable. Obviously, safety comes first and if you feel like your vehicle isn’t able to be taken on a test drive - be honest with your potential buyer, but make it clear in your paperwork that you are both aware that the vehicle isn’t safe to be driven. Having an agreement that defines any kind of issues you and the buyer are aware of may come in handy down the road.
Document everything
Keeping a paper trail when you’re selling a car is important if you’re not working with a dealership. When you sell a vehicle privately, you’re responsible for handling everything properly - from the test drive to 309 auto tags.When you sign your title over to the new buyer, sign the document, date it, record the sale price and write the exact odometer reading. You should write your exact odometer reading in case the new owner is in an accident after the purchase. If you round up the odometer reading and the accident happens when the vehicle was technically still yours - they can claim that you were responsible for it.
Completing the title transfer
In order to completely transfer the title of the vehicle, the new owner needs to retitle the vehicle, register the car in their name, and pay any transfer fees (including any taxes). All these things can be done at 309 Auto Tags along with purchasing PA auto tags and completing your car registration renewal.While most private car sales work out without any issues, it’s important to take the correct measures in order to protect you and your finances. If you have any questions regarding paperwork that coincides with selling your used car or if you have questions about your PA auto tags or your PA car registration renewal call 309 Auto Tags today at 267-954-TAGS (8247).
0 Comments: