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When you are considering selling your car, there are a number of factors to take into account. Firstly, of course, you need to be sure that you are selling it for the right reasons. After all, in this modern world, four wheels that get you from a to b, and with the current congestion, it really does not matter what you are driving as long as it is reliable and roadworthy. You are not going to get there any quicker by just buying a faster car.

You will also need to be aware that your car is a depreciating asset. Not only will you have lost money from the price that you originally paid for it, but also the amount invested in maintenance of the vehicle during your ownership. Before selling yours, you need to consider whether the car you intend to purchase, especially if it is not new, will be any more reliable or cheaper to run. If not, perhaps you need to reconsider your options.

If, have taken all of the above, you are still set on selling your car, then you must do all you can to maximise the price it achieves. Primarily, make sure that it is clean, inside and out, and in the engine compartment. Producing a dirty car and expecting someone to pay you a prime value for it will not work. The buyer will automatically be looking for a discount. Similarly, you also need to have the car checked by a reputable mechanic before it is put up for sale. The last thing you want is to have the buyer come back to you a few days later and say that there are a number of faults with it and, what's worse, possibly asking for their money back. The expense of a quick check out will save you many problems later.

Finally, make sure that you have a proper contract of sale drawn up, identifying all the details of yourself and the buyer, and that you notify the relevant authority when the car has changed hands to ensure that responsibility passes to the buyer at the appropriate time. You do not need to find later that you receive a fine or something worse, after you have parted with the vehicle.

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