Selling Now is the Best Time
Selling Now is the Best Time to Get the Most Money for Your Car
With a recent surge in used car prices and the supply chain facing the automotive industry, now is the best time to sell your car! While shortages in supply chains are expected to decrease by the end of the year, the high prices being paid for used cars are not likely to last. Selling your used car, whether you decide to upgrade or free up some cash and get out from under a car payment or debt, it is better to sell your vehicle to McKie sooner rather than later and get top dollar! Some choose to sell their vehicle privately, though. Let's look at both options – you can choose which is better for you.
Sell your Car to McKie
- We will give you a check that you can cash that day for the highest value possible for your used car.
- Our cash offer to buy your car is good for seven days.
- We are safe, fast, and efficient, with no hassles and no pressure to buy anything from us.
- Our professional inspection team will handle all the paperwork and ensure you get the best value offer.
- No strange phone calls or meetings with strangers; we take the worry away and make it easy.
- McKie is the best place to sell your car for the most money possible, and you'll walk away with a check and no headaches.
All you need is to bring in the vehicle to McKie along with:
- Title or Payoff Info
- Loan Info
- Valid Registration
- Titleholder Photo ID
- All Keys and Remotes
How to Sell Your Car Privately
But what if you want to sell your vehicle privately? You can do that – the trade-off for a slightly higher return is considerably more investment of your time and effort. You will have to first clean and detail your car, then have a licensed mechanic check the vehicle and tires as a precautionary step to cover yourself. Then, take pictures, create a listing, write a description of the vehicle and its condition, post on the Internet, and wait for responses to your ads. It is essential to remember a few things as you begin to field calls and offers for your vehicle to keep yourself protected:
- Screen Callers Thoroughly. You will not only need to gauge their interest in your car but also whether they have the financing or cash ready to purchase. You will also want to let them ask questions, helping you determine which callers are serious buyers and which may be a waste of time.
- Test Drive Precautions. Any serious buyer will want to take the vehicle for a test drive before purchasing. Make sure you have adequate time for weekend and evening appointments and be prepared to go on short drives with potential buyers and answer any questions they may have. Also, you will need to ensure your insurance on the vehicle is up-to-date in case of any accidents. Make sure you meet in a public location with the car – do not have potential buyers come to your home.
- Safe Transactions. If you were to sell your car to McKie, we would give you a sales contract and check that can be immediately deposited without any worries. If you are selling privately, be ready to negotiate with any potential buyers and have several payment options available. While cash seems simple, this can involve a trip with the buyer to their financial establishment, which could be unsafe. Ask for a cashier's check or consider setting up and using an electronic payment method, such as Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
- Create and Keep a Paper Trail. If you sell your car to McKie, we handle the paperwork for you, but if you sell privately, that will become your responsibility. Make sure the paperwork and title are correct – especially the odometer reading – to protect yourself from any possible liability. While private vehicle sales are considered "as-is," some paperwork mistakes can cost the seller significantly and leave them liable.
- Protect Your Personal Info. Selling your car to McKie ensures none of your personal information is given to the future buyer of your used car. We become the sellers and handle the transfer of paperwork, leaving your information safely out of the hands of strangers. Make sure your personal belongings and information have been removed from the car. If you are including paperwork with the vehicle, use a permanent black marker to black out personal information such as credit card, bank account, or social security numbers.
- Transfer the Title. When you sell your car to McKie, we ensure the title is transferred correctly and all taxes are paid. If you are selling privately, you will want to notify the county tax assessor’s office of the sale of your vehicle in case the buyer fails to transfer the title and pay taxes on the sale.
- Avoid Scams. Undoubtedly, you will need to post your vehicle for sale on the Internet, which is open to all sorts of scams and fraudulent activity. You will need to protect yourself, your vehicle, and your money by being extra vigilant in all steps of selling your car. If you suspect fraud or have questions about a possible scam, contact the Fraud Prevention Team at Cox Automotive (a Kelley Blue Book company) via email or call 1-877-210-5209.
- Skip the Hassle and Sell to McKie. If all of these steps seem cumbersome, you don't have the free time on the weekends and evenings, or you aren't sure what paperwork you need and how to complete it to protect yourself, bring your car to McKie and walk away with a check, instead!
