Are you tired of all the marketing spin about wheels?
October 30th, 2009
Is speed really a killer?
October 30th, 2009
Lobbyists are arguing for an increase in some speed limits to curb boredom and road rage. Is speed really a killer? It’s the mantra all drivers learn from the time they first slap on L-plates: the faster you go, the greater your chance of a serious crash. The reasoning is simple. The greater [...]
Smart ways to seal a sale
October 30th, 2009
As buyers embrace new cars in record numbers, they are discovering used cars are harder to sell than expected. TIM COLQUHOUN has tips on how to play clever in the car game. We all think our cars are worth more than they really are, and the gap between perception and reality has widened in recent [...]
How to haggle like you mean it
October 30th, 2009
If you know how the business works, you can make big savings when cutting a deal. David Berthon lists his top price-trimming tips. You’ve found the car you want, now it’s a matter of talking dollars and trying to trim the price. If only it was that easy. Get in now, there’s plenty of cheap [...]
Completing the sale
October 30th, 2009
Forms are never fun, but forget these and you could be paying the new owner’s speeding fines. Or worse… You’ve sold the car and the cheque has cleared, but the job is not quite done. Now you’ll need to complete the ‘notice of disposal’ form, typically found on the back of your annual registration form. [...]
What’s my car worth?
October 30th, 2009
Setting the right price can be the difference between selling your car quickly, or not selling at all. This is one of the most difficult decisions to make when selling your car. The biggest problem most people make is setting their expectations too high. The price is right Make sure the price you’re asking for [...]
Photo Tips
October 30th, 2009
How to take a good photo We highly recommend that you take the main photo showing the front three-quarter view (refer to examples above). The photo should be taken at a standing level and not whilst crouching down, this can distort the photo. Other examples that you can use within your website ad include: Exterior: [...]
Creating an effective ad
October 30th, 2009
Creating an effective ad can go a long way to ensuring a successful sale. The advertisement is your first point of contact with potential buyers, so keep it short and simple… and be honest. When it comes to advertising, the best places are online at Drive.com.au or in major daily newspapers like The Sydney Morning [...]
Pre-sale preparation
October 30th, 2009
Preparing your car for sale properly can quite literally add thousands of dollars to its value. You don’t see cleaners slaving away daily on car lots for their health. Dealers know there is nothing like a shiny surface, jet-black tyres and a freshly detailed interior to hide the shortcomings of a used car. And the [...]
Where to sell
October 30th, 2009
Selling a car is often a precursor to buying another one, but that doesn’t mean we should hurry through and lose money in the process. So, you want to sell a car. The options are pretty simple and basically fall into three categories. If you plan to buy from a dealer, chances are you will [...]