Selling a used car privately or online takes time, folks, so don’t freak out if it seems like forever and your car still hasn’t sold.

But, if your car is still sitting on the market after several weeks, you may need to rethink your approach. Ensure that you have set a fair price and that you have advertised it adequately.

If no one is showing any interest, perhaps there’s something wrong with the ad or the price, and you need to figure out where you went wrong in order to make a sale. Find out more here.

Top Reasons Why You Can’t Sell Your Car

You’re in luck because below we’ll discuss some of the main reasons why your car is having a difficult time being sold.

Unattractive photos

First of all, folks, photos are crucial for many reasons. So, if your car won’t sell, chances are that the photos are weird and dodgy.

If you take a picture of your car with your smartphone in the driveway and the car is at a bad angle, the only visible parts of the car will be the headlight cluster and the corner of the front bumper cover.
Some customers may assume the seller is bad at taking photos or is hiding something that they don’t want to be seen.

When posting an ad, be sure to include multiple photos of the Vehicle. Take pictures of everything, including the inside, the trunk, the engine, the wheels, the accessories, and anything else that stands out.

If the vehicle has suffered panel damage or the paint has faded, you will earn extra points if you photograph the damage so the buyer is fully informed. That way, they have no leverage to negotiate a lower price, since potential purchasers will already know the car is damaged and have seen the photos posted with the ad.

Spend five minutes or more driving to a nearby park in order to have a more visually appealing background for your photo. You would be surprised at how beautiful photos can speed up the selling process.

Here’s another tip for you. If your automobile is dark in colour, you should park it away from trees and other overhanging objects since their reflections will make the paint look mottled. Also, watch out for your own shadow and any reflections you could catch in the camera’s lens or the car’s shining paint. Read more here.

Unreliable description

Make sure absolutely sure your description is accurate, folks!

There are many instances in which a model receives an upgrade in the middle of the year; if you give the impression to potential buyers that your vehicle has stability control when in fact, it is the older model without the upgrade, you will have a hard time selling it.

Even if it was an honest error, customers will likely suspect your true intentions. Ask a parent, friend, partner, neighbour, or coworker who is knowledgeable about cars to assist you in creating the ad if you are unsure about the exact model or trim level of your vehicle.

It definitely takes some skill to craft the perfect car description to go with the ad. Attempt some humour if you’re willing to admit that the automobile isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but too many jokes might backfire.

Questionable service history

Let’s say you’ve just discovered that someone has broken into your high-end German luxury car and stolen the owner’s manual. A replacement manual can be purchased from the dealer’s parts department to help with this issue. The replacement manual can be customised to reflect the maintenance history of your vehicle.

However, if you’ve taken your vehicle to independent repair shops, you can kiss your service records goodbye. There is no simple way to get that info back.

When advertising the car for sale, it is honest to state that the logbook has been stolen and no records exist to verify that the vehicle has been serviced in line with the logbook.

If your car’s service record has any holes for whatever reason, it’s best to come clean about it than to try to cover it up. You may say that because the vehicle has logged so many miles on open roads, it just needs annual maintenance instead of the twice-yearly intervals specified by the manufacturer.

A buyer can’t get a hold of you

Of course, no one is going to buy your automobile if you’re out of the country on business or if you’re camping with the family and out of cell phone/Internet range. Selling a car at the right time can make or break a deal.

Unless selling the car ASAP is an absolute need, you should wait to list it until you have at least two weeks in which your schedule is clear.It’s also a very good idea to look into online selling services like Quik Cars, to make sure your vehicle gets sold quickly.

Price Is Too High

This may seem like stating the obvious, but it’s surprising how many car owners fail to see the forest for the trees.
Perhaps you think your car is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It has minimal mileage, has been regularly serviced in accordance with the records in the vehicle’s logbook, and perhaps the only reason you’re selling it is because you’ve decided to upgrade.

It’s possible that not everyone shares your enthusiasm for cars. If the car has a history of breakdowns or the brand is otherwise unfamiliar, charging what consumers consider to be an exorbitant price will turn them off.
Even if your automobile is in immaculate condition, it won’t attract buyers who are willing to take a chance if there are many others on different sites offering the same bargain for less money.

So, now what?

The car’s first asking price should be as close to its true market value as possible. It will take you about 10 minutes of your time to do some market research for this. You’ve already spent an hour on cleaning and photographing the car, asking for an additional 10 isn’t unreasonable.

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