Do your research and know its value Parkers Guide Glass's Guide

Avoid selling after Christmas/ when registration plate change

Prepare the car well, but don’t spend disproportionate money fixing things

Repair windscreen cracks/upholstery/cracked lights

Consider having car valeted

Prepare a folder of car documents/bills for work/guarantees

Trading in:

Use research that you have already done

Be aware that it the ‘whole deal’ price that matters

Know your limit for negotiating and stick to it

At Auction:

Expect a low price

Expect a definite sale

Prepare car with these factors in mind

Private sale:

Be honest, even a private seller can get into difficulty if lies are told

Limit advertisement to facts of make/model/mileage/age/service history

Consider security implications of people coming to your home

Never let your car be test driven without you

Never get out of the car alone during the test

Never give the tester a chance to drive off without you. Keep hold of keys

Never part with car until you have cleared funds in your bank or cash