If you’re planning on selling your vehicle but you’re not sure where to start, this post is for you. Follow these five steps to close a great deal, brought to you by AMSOIL: National Synthetics. 

Have Your Paperwork in Order

When selling your vehicle, the first thing you need to do is ensure you have the proper paperwork in order. To complete a sale, you’ll need your car’s maintenance history, ownership papers, and the bill of sale. Having everything in order will make the selling process quicker when you find the right buyer.

Your vehicle’s value is directly related to the condition it’s in. Using excellent products for its care like AMSOIL’s Signature Series 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil is so important. For advice on the best products on the market, call National Synthetics at (678) 799-9062 or visit AMSOIL’s online store today!

Do a Bit of Basic Maintenance

Next up is to do a bit of essential maintenance on your vehicle. This way, you’ll ensure that your car is in the best shape possible, thus upping its market value. Whether you choose to do it yourself or find a reliable mechanic, the things you should include are:

• Changing the oil and oil filter.
• Replacing burnt headlights.
• Fixing minor scratches on the paint job.
• Washing your car’s exteriors.
• Cleaning your car’s interiors.

If you have a regular maintenance routine for your car, you may only need to go through the steps above. This is also when having a detailed maintenance history comes in handy, as you can show it to potential buyers and prove how well your car is taken care of.

Price Your Vehicle

Once you’ve done maintenance on your car, it’s time to price it. Maintenance also allows you to assess the vehicle's conditions, which is useful when setting a price. The price you land on should be a mixture of your vehicle’s condition and its market value. To assess the market value,  you can find information on the Kelley Blue Book, which shows baseline values for cars depending on their make, model, and year of production. All of these things can help you set a more accurate price which can help you negotiate with potential buyers.

Having a good maintenance history can be great when selling your vehicle. The oil pros at National Synthetics in Acworth, GA, can help you choose products that will help your vehicle stay in the best condition possible. Call them today at (678) 799-9062 or place an order anytime in their online store.

Choose Where to Sell Your Vehicle

Once you’ve set a price, it’s time to choose where to advertise and sell your car. Nowadays, with online platforms, physical marketplaces, dealerships, and salespeople specializing in vehicles, many options are available to sell your vehicle. The most important part is to decide how involved you want to be in selling your car. If you're going to be totally hands-off, your best bet is to hire a salesperson, but if you don’t mind being involved, online marketplaces are great options too.

Meet With Buyers

If you decide to go with the hands-on route, once you have a few potential buyers lined up, it’s time to meet with them. Meeting buyers can help you gauge their interest, and it can help them assess your vehicle for themselves. In this negotiation, it’s essential to keep your safety in mind and meet them in a neutral, safe place. Meeting with buyers is also when they’ll ask to go for a test drive. Before they take your car for a test drive, ensure they have a valid license, and take a picture of it as a safety measure. This is also the step when you’ll need to put your negotiation skills to the test when selling your vehicle. Keep in mind that you don’t have to agree to anything you don't feel comfortable with, and also remember that the first rule of negotiation is that you can always walk away.

Close the Deal

The last step to selling your car is closing the deal. For this, you’ll need the paperwork mentioned above as well as a release of liability. Include in your sale agreements any arrangements you make with the buyer to avoid issues in the future. Once you exchange money and sign every piece of paperwork, you’ll have officially sold the car.

Keep up your car’s resale value with a regular maintenance routine. For more information and advice from the experts, call National Synthetics at (678) 799-9062 or visit AMSOIL's online store to see more products for your engine.