Do not blindly set a price for your car. Take a sincere look at the market value of the car. If the model is popular and is in great demand, then there are chances of fast-selling. But if not, then you have to be little prepared to find the suitable buyer for your car. Never expect an unrealistic price.

Do a little market research. You can also do this online by referring few car portals. Once you get a clear picture about the price range, the next step is to consider few factors before you quote the price.

• Condition
• Mileage
• Special features

These are the primary factors that a buyer will first examine. If you have customized your car with modern gadgets, high quality tyres, upgraded engine, a replaced gear-shift (which is still under warranty), and other accessories, increase the price accordingly. Maintain all the receipt concerning any major car work so that you can present it to the buyer while selling the car.

Once you have decided on the price, keep in mind to boost up your figure by a few thousand rupees as this will mitigate a bit of negotiating room between you and the buyer.

The best experimented methods of selling a used car is – dangling a ‘for sale’ sign in the vehicle, giving classified ad in the local newspaper, or trading in the car at a nearby car dealership. Apart from these traditional techniques, internet, the latest technology of the era has proven to be very fast and reliable platform for selling cars.

A well maintained car will always impress the buyer. So ensure that your car scores well both in terms of performance as well as looks. A little investment on maintenance will fetch you a good price. Minor maintenance that will cost you little but will enhance the appeal of your vehicle includes – car waxing, tidy interior and trunk, cleaned carpet and upholstery, glossy tyres and hubcaps, oil change, You can then take a test drive to confirm the car’s performance.