Update: This was originally published in 2020 but updated in December 2022 to include new legal requirements. If you live in Ontario and are thinking of selling your vehicle privately, you’ve got the right idea! Selling privately can net you 15-30% more than what the dealer will offer you on trade. However, the process can…
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How to Prepare Your Car for Trade-in
Updated: This post was originally made in 2020, but things have changed quite a bit for the auto industry since then. As such, there are a couple of things that you can do differently to best prepare your car for trade-in. Today is the first day of summer and that means a lot of people…
How to write the sales ad for your used car
So you are ready to sell your car and want to go ahead and list it? Well, congrats, you are now read to write the sales ad for your used car. Next to taking proper pictures of your car for the listing, this is the most important step! Think about it from the buyer perspective,…
From the mailbag: Is it time to get rid of my V8 pickup truck?
I recently came across a frantic email from a reader named Tom who owns a 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat. Tom writes: Hey guys, Long time reader here, you have an awesome blog! I am a proud owner of a 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat, it’s got all the options and currently sits at just under 63,000…
How to sell a car privately in Saskatchewan, Canada
Selling a vehicle privately can be a frustrating experience but it doesn’t have to be. If you live in Nova Scotia, it is actually one of the simplest experiences for privately selling a vehicle. Just remember, a private sale of a vehicle can easily net you 15-30% more money for your car than simply trading…
How to sell a car privately in Nova Scotia, Canada
Selling a vehicle privately can be a frustrating experience but it doesn’t have to be. If you live in Nova Scotia, it is actually one of the simplest experiences for privately selling a vehicle. Just remember, a private sale of a vehicle can easily net you 15-30% more money for your car than simply trading…
How to sell a car privately in Manitoba, Canada
The used car market is hot right now and you might have a vehicle that you perhaps no longer need. Or maybe you don’t agree with what the dealer is providing you on trade-in and think you can do better. Well, you should definitely try to sell your vehicle privately. Good news! It’s a really…
Now is a good time to sell your nice car and buy a beater
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways. One of those ways has come in the form of the economy and shortages of goods. The automotive market in particular has seen some wild changes because there has been a huge shortage of computer chips required…
How to sell a car privately in Alberta, Canada
If you live in Alberta and are thinking of selling your vehicle, you should consider selling it privately! Not only can you net 15-30% more money for your vehicle by selling it privately rather than trading it in to the dealer, but the process is also incredibly simple! Ok, let’s get started! 1) Consider whether…
What to do if your car hasn’t sold
So you’ve listed your used car and are trying to sell it privately but it still hasn’t sold? Selling a vehicle can be a stressful process, especially if it’s a car that is worth a larger sum of money. But try not to panic, and most importantly do not give up easily on selling your…