Selling a used car in Ireland guide

colm_mcm · 27-08-2014 9:50pm

I'd say ask 3750, take €3500 if lucky. I can't see it being worth as much as you think.

dodzy · 27-08-2014 10:37pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd say ask 3750, take €3500 if lucky. I can't see it being worth as much as you think.

Thanks for your input Colm, much appreciated

L-M · 28-08-2014 8:50pm

Friend of mine has the same car and is asking 4250, lots of calls but no buyers.

colm_mcm · 28-08-2014 9:34pm

There's a glut of them at just above 4k.

galwayspur · 29-08-2014 1:50pm

Hi,
I have a '03 Megane hatchback which I'm putting up for sale. I see on carzone/donedeal etc that there are a glut of them on there ranging in price from 2700 down to 1000 depending on mileage, seller private or dealer etc. I'm expecting it to take a while to shift, but I want to maximise the amount I get for it as I have had a hell of a lot of work done to it over the past few months. There are still a couple of issues with it (2 window regs) but it sailed through the NCT yesterday.

1.4 Petrol Megane II Dynamique with 149,500 miles on the clock.
5 door hatchback
Front/rear fogs
Electric windows front/rear / pano. sunroof
Air Con.
Isofix seats
Couple of small scrapes on bodywork and one small dent on front bumper.

Fully serviced at 145k including new timing belt/water pump/fan belt.
New clutch at 143k
Jan 2014 - brakes/tie rods/new exhaust & hangers/2 x ball joints/alternator pulley
Re-conditioned key card last week.
New tyres x 4 & tracking done.
New boot catch switch.
New ball joint front left as of this week and CV Boot re-fixed.

NCT until June 2015.

Notes:
Front passenger window reg not working - not an NCT fail.
Rear Drivers side window reg not working - not an NCT fail
Sunroof wiring needs looking at.

Am I mad to think the big mechanics that I've had done should cpoount for something? What would you ask for it? E2000 with a willingness to listen to offers?

Thanks.

Indricotherium · 29-08-2014 2:29pm

Start rant/

AARRRGGGGHHHH I HATE SELLING A CAR IN IRELAND!!!

It is so frustrating.

Had a car to sell ... 1 years NCT, 16 years old.... stuck it up for 800... would have let it go for 600 if someone sound turned up. basically giving the thing away, because I didn't think it deserved scraping.

god. Offers of 1-200, a lad telling me a car I'd owned for 16 years had "Defo bin crashed, had da front end wrecked"

Told me he knew because the panels were all slightly different colours. You find me a piece of silver metal and a piece of silver plastic, that have been outside for 16 years and see if there are any the same colour.

"Ah it wants a new clutch that'll be 2 grand at least" honestly where do people get this stuff from?

this is a car at the absolute bottom of the market. Literally the bottom, and I had a fella ask me if I would stand over it for 6 months!!

Here's a tip for buying a car. If you are spending less than a grand in a private sale you are at the bottom of the market! don't expect a brand new car witha warranty!

A fella asked me to put tyres on it!!!!!!

I'm as picky as the next man when buying a used car, but you have to make allowances for what you are spending.

Rant over/

bazz26 · 29-08-2014 3:36pm

Cars in this price range will always attract idiots who think they can take it off your hands for literally nothing and are doing you a favor at that.

whatlliwear · 29-08-2014 5:49pm

So I have finally someone who wants my lovely little car...
I am getting €150 off the asking price which I am happy with.
They want to pay by cash. So what should I do to ensure the money is real?
It's €3,300 in cash... Should i do what previous posters said & go straight to the bank & lodge it to ensure it is ok.. Or should I ask for a Bank Draft?

bazz26 · 29-08-2014 9:25pm

Arrange to meet them at the bank and ask the teller to count and verify the notes before lodging.

whatlliwear · 29-08-2014 11:32pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Arrange to meet them at the bank and ask the teller to count and verify the notes before lodging.

Sounds good

Thanks.

Ave Sodalis · 30-08-2014 2:28pm

Indricotherium wrote: »

Start rant/

AARRRGGGGHHHH I HATE SELLING A CAR IN IRELAND!!!

It is so frustrating.

Had a car to sell ... 1 years NCT, 16 years old.... stuck it up for 800... would have let it go for 600 if someone sound turned up. basically giving the thing away, because I didn't think it deserved scraping.

god. Offers of 1-200, a lad telling me a car I'd owned for 16 years had "Defo bin crashed, had da front end wrecked"

Told me he knew because the panels were all slightly different colours. You find me a piece of silver metal and a piece of silver plastic, that have been outside for 16 years and see if there are any the same colour.

"Ah it wants a new clutch that'll be 2 grand at least" honestly where do people get this stuff from?

this is a car at the absolute bottom of the market. Literally the bottom, and I had a fella ask me if I would stand over it for 6 months!!

Here's a tip for buying a car. If you are spending less than a grand in a private sale you are at the bottom of the market! don't expect a brand new car witha warranty!

A fella asked me to put tyres on it!!!!!!

I'm as picky as the next man when buying a used car, but you have to make allowances for what you are spending.

Rant over/

I had the same problem. Some of the offers were crazy! I put it up for 600, which is half of what others were up for but mine had no NCT. The only thing really wrong with it was alignment but I'm still getting offers cause I haven't had good enough internet to take ads down. The highest offer except the one who bought it, was 300 and that was one. The rest were 150-250. If I sold the parts off it, I'd get more... Are there really that many chancers, or do people think they can buy a good running car for a little over scrap money?

L-M · 30-08-2014 4:05pm

galwayspur wrote: »

Hi,
I have a '03 Megane hatchback which I'm putting up for sale. I see on carzone/donedeal etc that there are a glut of them on there ranging in price from 2700 down to 1000 depending on mileage, seller private or dealer etc. I'm expecting it to take a while to shift, but I want to maximise the amount I get for it as I have had a hell of a lot of work done to it over the past few months. There are still a couple of issues with it (2 window regs) but it sailed through the NCT yesterday.

1.4 Petrol Megane II Dynamique with 149,500 miles on the clock.
5 door hatchback
Front/rear fogs
Electric windows front/rear / pano. sunroof
Air Con.
Isofix seats
Couple of small scrapes on bodywork and one small dent on front bumper.

Fully serviced at 145k including new timing belt/water pump/fan belt.
New clutch at 143k
Jan 2014 - brakes/tie rods/new exhaust & hangers/2 x ball joints/alternator pulley
Re-conditioned key card last week.
New tyres x 4 & tracking done.
New boot catch switch.
New ball joint front left as of this week and CV Boot re-fixed.

NCT until June 2015.

Notes:
Front passenger window reg not working - not an NCT fail.
Rear Drivers side window reg not working - not an NCT fail
Sunroof wiring needs looking at.

Am I mad to think the big mechanics that I've had done should cpoount for something? What would you ask for it? E2000 with a willingness to listen to offers?

Thanks.

Ask 1500 with a hope to getting anything over a grand.

whatlliwear · 06-09-2014 4:00pm

I just sold my car after 2 months.. I would thoroughly recommend Donedeal to sell. Most other sites weren't great. Also the option to Spotlight your ad is amazing.

Crasp · 06-09-2014 4:21pm

I had my 00 fiesta up on donedeal for a total of 3 days last week before I got a buyer, sold after 5 days to that buyer. 4 other enquiries. It wasn't mint. It had low mileage and very clean interior but a good few scratches on the outside. 4 new tyres. CV joint was knocking.

the point is if you price it right and make a GOOD AD with all the info (good and bad) it will sell.

belgowho · 10-09-2014 1:47pm

Hoping to get an opinion on a Nissan Almera i've had up on DoneDeal for a couple of weeks (Can't post link as I have under 50 posts).

"NCT due March 2015. It passed NCT this year with no issues apart from tires so purchased 3 brand new tires and one still in good shape.

Great mileage. 2 owners previous to me; 2nd was my uncle, and 1st was a car dealership that made car available for employees. New engine was put in car in 2012 so it could pass NCT. Brand new battery put in past month. Tax is up end of August. Overall its in great condition, a few scratches. Runs very well.

Mileage: 69500 miles

Front air bags, electric windows in front seats. Remote central locking with alarm. Two keys. CD/Radio. Power steering"

Asking for 2K. Any advice at all?

bazz26 · 10-09-2014 4:19pm

What year is it? Saloon or hatchback?

belgowho · 10-09-2014 4:27pm

Sorry, forgot about that. Those details are in link but not in descriptor i copy/pasted. It's a saloon and 04. Thanks.

bazz26 · 10-09-2014 4:56pm

There are a glut of those Almeras for sale so you just might have to be patient. I'd also set the price to €1950 as opposed to €2k as it can be a psychological thing with people.

belgowho · 10-09-2014 5:12pm

bazz26 wrote: »

There are a glut of those Almeras for sale so you just might have to be patient. I'd also set the price to €1950 as opposed to €2k as it can be a psychological thing with people.

Thanks for the advice. I noticed there was a lot of Almeras for sale but was hoping the low mileage and new engine would give it an edge. Hopefully it will get attention soon enough.

Legits · 15-09-2014 9:00am

I have an 04 Mondeo 1.8 petrol. It has failed the NCT due to high very high emissions.It has a few scratches to the bodywork but nothing too bad.
Its taxed till end of the month and has 125k miles.
IS there any point putting it on done deal?

If I sold it to a cash for cars trader how much can I expect to receive?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

L-M · 15-09-2014 6:18pm

500 might be lucky. If the engine is goosed it's probably worthless.

Trojan · 18-09-2014 11:54pm

Are there any good guides on selling a car from here to a UK resident (based in UK intending to register it there)?

L-M · 20-09-2014 12:01pm

I'm not so sure on how it works myself, but if you are stuck I can ring a friend who has done it before.

Trojan · 20-09-2014 6:44pm

Limerick man wrote: »

I'm not so sure on how it works myself, but if you are stuck I can ring a friend who has done it before.

It's nothing urgent, but I am toying with the idea of buying a luxobarge and wondering about my resale options post-waft.

MidlandsM · 20-09-2014 9:04pm

Trojan wrote: »

It's nothing urgent, but I am toying with the idea of buying a luxobarge and wondering about my resale options post-waft.

Simple really. When finished wafting here and you get a sale in the uk for it, you write formally to the dttas in shannon and inform them you sold and exported the vehicle on such and such a date, and give them the date of sale and the new uk owners name and details. Not specifically required but a good arse covering exercise. Also enclose a copy of the vlc as a courtesy.

Send the original vlc with the car to the new owner in the uk.

Job done.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 21-09-2014 5:04pm

MidlandsM wrote: »

Simple really. When finished wafting here and you get a sale in the uk for it, you write formally to the dttas in shannon and inform them you sold and exported the vehicle on such and such a date, and give them the date of sale and the new uk owners name and details. Not specifically required but a good arse covering exercise. Also enclose a copy of the vlc as a courtesy.

Send the original vlc with the car to the new owner in the uk.

Job done.

Depending on age of vehicle, I would also book an inspection at the NCT center - if entitled to a rebate that is.

Carhead75 · 24-09-2014 4:54pm

Great post limerick man..

Just to add - VIDEO is the way to go on this when you say - "The joys of the internet allow us to view a car before we go to see it, albeit not in great detail but it’s a start. “First impressions are everything”"

would you agree/ disagree?

Cheers

Carhead75

pavb2 · 26-09-2014 6:30pm

Hi all I have a jan 2010 ford transit, short wheel base for sale total mileage is 500 000 Kms. the engine was replaced about 2 years ago I've no idea what this is worth or what to ask so can anyone help?

Much appreciated

L-M · 26-09-2014 7:03pm

pavb2 wrote: »

Hi all I have a jan 2010 ford transit, short wheel base for sale total mileage is 500 000 Kms. the engine was replaced about 2 years ago I've no idea what this is worth or what to ask so can anyone help?

Much appreciated

Put it up on donedeal cheap. If it's cheap enough there's a certain group that will buy it.

MidlandsM · 26-09-2014 8:25pm

Limerick man wrote: »

Put it up on donedeal cheap. If it's cheap enough there's a certain group that will buy it.

Lm, he asked for a number, so lets help him out. 3k is the price imho, but be aware. You will get every sh1tbag and lowballer and bottom feeding creamer breaking your stones on it. So, put up as honest a description and pics as poss. Also set out the terms of sale...like no offers, no texts, no phone offers, and stick to it, as i promise you, the clientelle who seek out these van will wreck your head and take the piss...you control the sale from the outset. Promise yourself that...and stick by it.

Hope that helps

pavb2 · 26-09-2014 9:32pm

Thanks Lm & MM lovin the biguity.

I did have those concerns hence the reason for posting here first, might try & sell locally word of mouth €3k may be ok. It's my own company vehicle I've had from new im now selling the business so really as much as I can get for it with as little hassle as possible

L-M · 26-09-2014 9:56pm

Bring it to the auction in Mullingar on a Monday night.

Ursus articus · 01-02-2015 6:42pm

Just looking for a bit of info lads! I'm going to be selling a car for my uncle in the next few weeks (waiting till its nct'd) it's a 2001 a6 2.4 quattro! It will have a new test and has 6 ish months tax! One owner from new and it's been well maintained. It'll fall into the bangernomics category given that it's covered 240000 miles! But it's a great car well maintained. Don't want to take the piss advertising it for stupid money but roughly what is it worth?

W123-80's · 01-02-2015 8:27pm

Ursus articus wrote: »

Just looking for a bit of info lads! I'm going to be selling a car for my uncle in the next few weeks (waiting till its nct'd) it's a 2001 a6 2.4 quattro! It will have a new test and has 6 ish months tax! One owner from new and it's been well maintained. It'll fall into the bangernomics category given that it's covered 240000 miles! But it's a great car well maintained. Don't want to take the piss advertising it for stupid money but roughly what is it worth?

Tricky!
Give it a good clean. Use the Hyundai advert posted here very recently as your template.
Talk through work done, receipts, tyres, services, timing belts etc.
Take good photos in daylight.
Personally if it is genuinely well maintained. Bodywork is decent etc.. with the tax and assuming 1 full year test.. €1,500 asking.. the market will soon tell you if you are right or wrong.
Small market for it here with the tax bill unfortunately.

Ursus articus · 01-02-2015 8:31pm

Cheers for the reply. I'll have it valeted must check out watch kind of history my uncle kept for it. Hopefully it'll be posted here after next weekend When I get it cleaned and that.

Charliebull · 02-02-2015 4:52pm

lads whats a 06 Mazada 3 worth, salon style, 200K km on clock

nct till may 16, 4 new tyres , running well and in good nick,

going to stick on DD but not a clue as to value

L-M · 02-02-2015 8:59pm

Chance it at 3500 and see what interest you get.

If it's a gopd genuine car hold tough.

Padkir · 03-02-2015 12:52am

Hi, just wondering if someone could give me a rough guideline price for the following:

2004 VW Bora 100hp 1.9 TDI with 130,000 miles. Will be NCT'd next week (re-test as the tracking failed the first time), with timing belt, clutch and flywheel, rear brake discs and pads all done very recently.

In good condition; bits of cosmetic damage (small dent on side door, few tiny scrapes on bumper, etc, but the body is like most of those year VWs and is holding up very well).

Would have said based on looking at Carzone and DoneDeal that 2.5k - 3.5k would be a reasonable estimate, but then again I'm not in the business of buying or selling cars! Anyone in the know want to give me a rough valuation?

L-M · 03-02-2015 8:22pm

2000 might be the figure for it.

The arse has fallen out of that Gen Bora and Passat.

skerry · 08-02-2015 1:29pm

I have a lad coming to look at my car today who said he would be able to take it today if the car is right. How do I go about making sure if I get cash that its all ok and above board, as banks aren't open?

OldMrBrennan83 · 08-02-2015 3:20pm

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skerry · 08-02-2015 3:32pm

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Cheers, I went up town there and picked one of them up.

Not ideal selling on a Sunday but I'm presuming it's common enough. Meeting him at my house. Presuming he'll have to get someone to bring him so between reg on that car, seeing some id and details filling in logbook I'm hoping that will be piece of mind enough.

bazz26 · 08-02-2015 3:54pm

How much are talking here? I would not be comfortable holding a lot of cash in my house overnight especially when a stranger knows where you have it too.

skerry · 08-02-2015 4:03pm

bazz26 wrote: »

How much are talking here? I would not be comfortable holding a lot of cash in my house overnight especially when a stranger knows where you have it too.

It will be sub 5K and will be lodged in bank in the morning but can hold it elsewhere if necessary overnight.

Atlantic Dawn · 08-02-2015 5:13pm

You probably know already but make sure you keep logbook to post, don't give it to buyer.

resuresu · 12-02-2015 1:36am

I'm not sure about one thing below and hope someone can explain it to me:

I've got a small car from 1998, with no tax and no nct now. And want to sell it. The vehicle has not been taken out or used in a public place at any time since the last disc have expired (and it's not in perfect condition, although if someone would put some work and money into it...)
Don't expect that any private buyer will take it from me, so I thought that maybe I will call one of those guys from donedeal/cars/wanted - they will probably take it off me.
But I have no idea how it works and how to deal with it - do I sell it just like to any other buyer? What about that road tax? Is that tax outstanding on me? I mean - if I'm gonna sell that car to John or Joe, will I have to pay that unpaid road tax?

Any advice?

L-M · 12-02-2015 9:36pm

No, the tax won't be outstanding to your or the new owner.

Tbh, it's not worth drawing scum to your doorstep (Unless the car realistically has a value over 3-400). I would ring a local scrap yard etc. and get it properly disposed of.

colm1010 · 17-02-2015 12:05am

My name is still on the log book of a car i no longer own. There is a form you can get which will get the car out of my name/says that i surrender the vehicle until someone else comes forward to claim it. I used one for a previous car beforwle but cant remember what its called. Anyone help me with this?

L-M · 18-02-2015 9:42pm

You could just apply for a replacement logbook.

Other than that, as far as I was aware you had to go to the Commissioner of Oaths and get them to sign a form for you to say you no longer own it.

pm750 · 24-02-2015 2:55pm

Be careful paying cash for cars and meeting seller in small populated areas

Selling a used car in Ireland guide

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