There are plenty of great deals to be had at Ted Britt Ford Specials right now, but first things are first; you need to get that old car off of your hands!  There are a few things you can do to make room in your drive way, and that includes using the vehicle as a trade in at the dealership where you buy your new car, putting it up for sale yourself, or donating it to a good cause.  While the vehicles at Ford Lincoln Mercury Rochester are going to last you a long time, the trade in value that they offer you is probably not as high as you would like.  This might be especially true if you are still paying off your loan from Garden Grove Used Volkswagen from the last time you bought a car; if you owe more than they will offer you as a trade in, then it is known as being upside down in your loan.

There are three simple things that you will want to do before deciding to sell your vehicle in a private sale.  The first and most important is to take it to a mechanic.  This way, the mechanic can tell you what is wrong with your vehicle so that you can be honest and disclose it to the future buyer.  Additionally, the interested buyer will want to take it to a mechanic and this way you know what their mechanic should be reporting so that the deal remains fair.

Another important thing to do for your potential buyer is to find all of your maintenance slips for your vehicle.  This will show them that you were a responsible car owner and did your regular maintenance on time.  Plus, they will instantly trust you a bit more than if you go on and on about how perfect your car is; you need proof to back your story!

Lastly, strongly consider getting your vehicle professionally detailed.  People do not like to buy houses if the landscaping has developed a mind of its own, and people like to buy a car that is as close as possible to having that famous “new car” smell.  If your car smells like pets and children and stale food, your offer is likely to be a lot less than if you spent $50 or so to have the car professionally cleaned.