Selling an old car in a government seized car auction can prove very advantageous if you do things right. Well, besides chance, you’ll have to work a little and to take into consideration some extremely important things.
1. Make up your mind on the reserve.
The car must be correctly evaluated. Document properly the year and model on the internet, in advertisements and car auction websites, or even in newspapers. If you are in doubt, a good staring place in a store that buys used cars and re-sells them. The price you’ll get for your car there will probably be very low, but it’s a good minimum price.
2. Make your car known.
You absolutely have to make you selling intentions public and it’s best to use as many communication channels. Don’t forget to offer all the important data: type and model, year of fabrication, color, data regarding the engine, the accessories and the number of kilometers shown on board indicator. Try to be as accurate as possible when describing the car, give only essential information and don’t get lost in personal descriptions.
3. Make the car ready.
Before placing an ad, make a technical revision so you can make sure the automobile does not have any problems you are not aware of. Still, don’t make any major reparations, because they might cost a lot more than you can obtain for the car in its current condition. Don’t forget to wash the car as well as possible. Also make sure you properly clean the car, inside and outside, preferably at a specialized car cleaning facility.
4. Answer promptly client’s questions.
At the moment you are being contacted by a potential buyer, honesty is the key element. Give short and technical answers. It will help you save time and persuade the client. In addition to this, you should take a moment and talk in private with every person that is interested, because a direct talk can make them understand better the car and allow them to think about your car before auction starts.
5. Finalize papers once you get all the money.
Always make sure you will get the money. Organizers of free police car auctions usually offer an assurance or request a money amount from potential buyer up front, but the rest is up to you two. Offer buyers the possibility of paying by cash, bank transfers and checks. Only terminate your ownership after you’ve made sure you are getting all the money.
