How to prepare your car for sale

It takes just few hours to clean the car thoroughly, but it will definitely increase your chances to sell your car successfully.
- Wash your car thoroughly and wax the exterior. Consider repairing minor paint chips and scratches – check this article Car exterior care tips.
- Vacuum and thoroughly clean the interior.
- Clean all the windows.
- Clean the ashtray and all surroundings, and don’t smoke in the car for some time to get rid of the tobacco smell – everybody is looking for a ‘non-smokers’ car.
- Clean up and vacuum the trunk. Read more tips How to clean the interior.
- Check tire pressure and spray your tires with the tire shine.
- Change the engine oil and top up all the fluids.
- Prepare the maintenance records – they should show the potential buyer that you have taken good care of your car.
- If you are going to place an ad with a photo, make sure the car on the photo looks good – potential buyers will judge your car by the photo in the ad first.