| Getting the price right for a sale is imperative. Set | | | | particularly generous specification. |
| it too low and you will be exploited...set it too high | | | | Classified advertisements |
| and you'll have a car, and the associated costs, on | | | | A look through Auto Trader will usually help you |
| your hands for weeks! | | | | set the price of your car. Look for models similar |
| Price guides | | | | to yours, and see what the 'going rate' is; you can |
| Nowadays, there are plenty available, online | | | | then price your car accordingly. This works |
| (usually free) or incorporated into magazines. The | | | | especially well for popular models, because there's |
| Auto Trader web site is another comprehensive | | | | so much choice. It's also a good trick for rarer or |
| source of used prices. | | | | older models, as they may not actually be listed in |
| However, always remember they are only a | | | | price guides. |
| guide! You'll be offered several prices, taking into | | | | Trade-ins |
| account a whole array of variables, ranging from | | | | Visit dealers, to get an idea of your car's trade-in |
| differing conditions of car to mileage, meaning | | | | value; anything you get over and above that will |
| 'exact book price' sales are rare. | | | | thus be a profit. Don't, however, look at dealer |
| Consider any options your car has; is it a rare | | | | forecourt stock and expect to get similar prices |
| model or one in particular demand? Is the colour is | | | | for your car; you're not offering a warranty or |
| a desirable one? Are there any other | | | | any guarantees, remember, and therefore should |
| considerations that could affect your price e.g. low | | | | charge a lot less. |
| mileage, a sought-after special edition or a | | | | |