| It may be that you have been looking for a new car | | | | as necessary. |
| for a while. Maybe you have succumbed to impulse | | | | 4.Smells |
| and just ordered that new ferrari. If you have you | | | | If you are a smoker, empty out the ashtrays and |
| really thought about how you are going to shift your | | | | wash them. If you are a pet owner and Fido loves to |
| current car. | | | | sit in the car with you then make sure you remove |
| Advertising it is the simple answer and there are lots | | | | all the pet hair from the seats. Use an airfreshner. |
| of places to do it but to be honest this is less than | | | | Clean any spillages with a domestic carpet cleaner. |
| half the battle. | | | | 5.Engine |
| In the same way that clutter and mess will put off | | | | Ensure everything under the bonnet is tidy and that |
| any potential house buyer , a dirty, clutter filled car | | | | the engine runs quietly. If you have a squeaky fan |
| will have potential new owners running for the hills. | | | | belt get ittightened and make sure the bonnet stay is |
| Do not fear, have a vast knowledge in how to best | | | | present and clips in place. |
| scrub up your car to make it irresistable to potential | | | | Check Oil, Screen Washer Water and Coolant. Top |
| buyers. We have identified 8 ways to help get ridof | | | | up as necessary. |
| that car. | | | | DONT STEAM CLEAN THE ENGINE! It creates |
| 1.De Clutter | | | | suspicion! |
| Get rid of all those CDs, Tapes, Tissue boxes , | | | | 6.Electrics |
| sweet wrappers from the glove box, door panels | | | | If your car's electrics aren't working properly it can |
| and footwells. | | | | turn off a buyer. Make sure all your lights work |
| Remember you want some else to think of | | | | properly andthat you replace broken bulbs. |
| themselves as the owner of this car. It is hard to | | | | 7.Documents |
| see past the junk! | | | | Put all the cars documents together in one place. This |
| 2.Clean Thoroughly | | | | includes: |
| Polish all the glass, dush the dashboard and vacuum | | | | Onwers Handbook |
| the mats and upholstery. Take out the mats and | | | | Service Book |
| give them a good brushing or slap with a broom | | | | V5 Registration Document |
| handle to really shift thatcaked on mud. If they are | | | | MOT certificate if the car is over 3 years old |
| rubber mats give them a blast with a pressure | | | | Any invoices for repair work carried out on the car |
| washer! | | | | This puts any buyer at ease it is shows you cared |
| If the car has a few bumps and scrapes , this is | | | | for the car. |
| okay if the car is a few years old BUT if it is under 2 | | | | 8.Know its true value |
| years old and a prestige vehicle then do think about | | | | Don't undo all the hard work by accepting the first |
| having them repaired. | | | | offer that comes along. Make sure you know your |
| Also if you have any broken lights or mirrors - Fix | | | | car's true resale value. |
| 'em! | | | | This can be done either online at: you can buy their |
| 3. Put the Boot in! | | | | latest blue book which will show you your cars value. |
| Don't forget to empty out the boot and vacuum it | | | | It is also worth looking at similar cars in the classifieds |
| out. Clean any stains with a carpet cleaner. Check the | | | | to see what other owners are asking for their's. |
| spare tyre is in good condition and has the right air | | | | This may also give you an idea of the features |
| pressure. | | | | others are using to promote their car and give you |
| Stow any the jack and wheel brace properly, and | | | | some ideas. |
| check that the toolkit has no missing pieces. Replace | | | | |