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Selling my car for a cheaper one?

  • 01-09-2011 09:53AM
    #1
    chic chick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭


    Hi All

    I really have no idea when it comes to this. I have a car to sell and from research its worth about 7k-8k and I'm looking to buy something for around 2k. Is my only option to try to sell my car privately and then look for something else. Can I assume a garage wont want to know me?

    Thanks for any help or advise.


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  • #2
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    Make and model, mileage, year? What do you want to change to? Why are you changing? You can't be helped unless you're forthcoming with info.


  • #3
    Zubeneschamali
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,686 ✭✭✭✭Zubeneschamali


    chic chick wrote: »
    Can I assume a garage wont want to know me?

    Yes, you'll have to sell privately. The downside is that this can be a bit of a pain. The upside is that you'll get better value buying with cash.

    Folks here will usually help out by suggesting a value for your car, suggest where to advertise and give feedback on your ads to make them more attractive to buyers.


  • #4
    Wheres My ForkandKnife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Wheres My ForkandKnife


    Hi, I think you know the answer to this already. If a garage does want to know you can be sure that they are looking to make a profit at both ends i.e the car they sell you and your trade-in.

    I imagine if the do a deal where you walk out with money they will want to be twice as sure of making a profit.

    You can't blame them. After all, it is a business they are running. So while it might be a PITA so sell privately, at least you know you have got the best deal you can. It could easily be a couple of grand in the difference!


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