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When selling your used car the first thing to look at is what is your motivation. Are you getting rid of an extra vehicle you no longer need, has the car been a mechanical nightmare, or is it just time to up grade to a better automobile.

Selling a car on your own can be a time consuming pain in the posterior. It must be clean and presentable at all times, displayed where potential buyers can see it, and you must be available for demonstration drives.

Negotiating a deal with a customer can be an annoyance as well. Some people just don't like the haggling back and forth and quickly feel inadequate when it comes to getting the best price for their vehicle.

Don't forget the risk involved, is the buyer's check good? Will they just take off with the car and not return from a test drive?

All these issues can be removed by handling the disposal of your used car in a couple different ways.

If your goal is to purchase a better car, trading in the outdated one at the dealership can make the whole process quick and simple. Yes you may not get exactly the price you would have commanded selling it on your own, but the convenience can easily out weigh the difference in price. In today's instant gratification world, to be able to exchange your tired old car for a bright shiny new one by simply signing on the dotted line takes all the annoyance out of trying to sell your used vehicle.

If your plan is to achieve one less car in the driveway you still have a couple options. Some Auto Auctions will sell your privately owned car for you, charging a modest percentage for their efforts. More often auction companies are used by banks to dispose of repossessed cars. But they may also be willing to liquidate your used car for you. This also helps reduce the issue of liability on your part as to any implied warranty as to the condition of the vehicle. Auctions are always a what you see is what you get situation so the buyer can never take you to court saying you said the car was in such and such condition when you knew perfectly well the transmission was about to fall out.

Donation is another way to eliminate an unwanted car from your garage. Many worth while organizations accept cars, boats, RV's, etc. as they will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to good causes. This will serve two purposes, helping a needy organization and at the same time providing you with a Tax Deduction that will help you when April 14th rolls around.

The next time you have a car to get rid of, consider these alternatives. They can make the whole process of selling a used car a lot simpler.

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