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Fix scratch or sell scratched?

  • 20-02-2018 7:29am
    #1
    BlackEdelweiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,549 ✭✭✭


    Someone reversed into my car door a few months back and left a decent scratch and a bit of a dent. I want to sell the car but I dont know whether to sell as is for a reduced price or should I get it fixed up (panel beating and spray paint) and sell it for a normal price.

    I dont want to loose my no claims bonus bit I dont have much cash to fix it either but could probably manage it if it was to be worthwhile.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Depends on the car and the level of damage really.

    If it's a new ish car people will expect near perfect bodywork. On an older car you may not get back what you invest into the bodywork.


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Pics would help, as well as car details :)

    Would you yourself buy a car with a similar scratch and dent you mention?
    Me, I probably wouldn't unless car was dirt cheap.


  • #4
    BlackEdelweiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,549 ✭✭✭BlackEdelweiss


    I was thinking if I sold it to a dealer they would probably be able to get it fixed up easy enough. They would probably completely shaft me though. It is a 2011 Mazda Premacy, 7 seater. Ill get a few pics tomorrow and see what people think.


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    As you probably have guessed the dealer will look for any opportunity to drive the price of your car down, and a big dent will certainly catch their eye.


  • #6
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,123 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    BlackEdelweiss wrote: »
    I was thinking if I sold it to a dealer they would probably be able to get it fixed up easy enough. They would probably completely shaft me though. It is a 2011 Mazda Premacy, 7 seater. Ill get a few pics tomorrow and see what people think.

    A 7 year old people carrier wouldn't be unusual to have a bit of damage.


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