{"id":15282,"date":"2023-11-13T06:58:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T20:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=15282"},"modified":"2023-11-13T07:01:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T21:01:51","slug":"what-to-do-with-your-old-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/car-sales\/what-to-do-with-your-old-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do With Your Old Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re in the market for your very first car, it&#8217;s more likely than not that you already have a trusty old car sitting in your garage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to forking out for another car, we all know your odds of being able to finance a new set of wheels will be greatly enhanced if you have accumulated some savings. More often than not, that might mean parting ways with your old car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now if you choose to go towards a dealership, that could be convenient as far as lining up your next purchase. On the other hand, knowing you&#8217;re more likely to sell your car for a higher price on the private market, you might consider that route instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do, here&#8217;s a handful of potential sale avenues at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/media.pricemycar.com.au\/blog\/salecare.jpg\" alt=\"salecare\" width=\"640\" height=\"355\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Online marketplaces <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If exposure is what you&#8217;re looking for, online car marketplaces are the place to go. Yes, you&#8217;ll generally have to pay a listing fee or some sort of commission on the sale, however, your car will be right up there among all the others on the second-hand market for buyers to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And given these sites have an established name that attracts thousands of car buyers, you know you&#8217;re guaranteed an audience, it just comes down to whether your car attracts the\u00a0<em>right<\/em> buyer. Make sure to put up plenty of photos, a clear but appealing description and price according to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Classifieds<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Today it might not be as popular as it used to be, however, not everyone is tech savvy in this day and age, even though we&#8217;d like to think otherwise. An ad in the classifieds might appeal to a different demographic as well, which can suit certain vehicles, perhaps collectables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For sale sign<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A tried and trusted method of selling one&#8217;s car, however, this does work and will set you back barely any money. All you need is a marker and to write on a piece of paper or cardboard the price you&#8217;re looking for. Make sure the sign is visible to anyone who might drive past, or create more than one sign just to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Car fairs<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You might get a mix of private buyers and dealer buyers at fairs, which provides you with scope to an audience of willing buyers. However, at a car fair, you are likely to face stiff negotiation as everyone is on the lookout for a bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Public bulletin ads<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the For Sale signs that have been around for what seems like an eternity, public bulletin ads are effective. Have a look at your local supermarket or shopping centre, where you might find a spot to stick up some flyers and advertise your car. Include pictures and your contact details of course, but don&#8217;t rely on this method, because while it can be effective, the reality is most buyers have moved online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wreckers yard<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your old wheels have died, it might be time to seek out a wrecker&#8217;s yard and gauge whether they might be interested in buying your old car. Keep your hopes low, because the only value in the vehicle is likely to be scrap value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you&#8217;re in the market for your very first car, it&#8217;s more likely than not that you already have a trusty old car sitting in your garage. 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