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Selling a car with problems

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  • 17-11-2022 12:37pm
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    Kiith
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    So my 2010 ford focus has run into more problems, and i don't think spending anymore money on it will be worth it. Wanted to get some advice on how I'd sell it, while being as up front as i can be to any potential buyer about the issues it has. Will a garage give me a report on any issues, which i can then include in the description on whatever site i use? Or would I better off getting these issues fixed, and selling it on in fully working order?

    Currently its not running due to a dead alternator, and will get that replaced today or tomorrow. After that, it has a broken front left coil spring (front right replaced last year) engine/fans seems to take a few mins when i turn it off, wheel alignment is slightly off, and a few other issues that i struggle to explain (engine and suspension sounds that sound...off). 140k miles on it. Think it may have been a UK import originally, as the speedometer is miles.

    This is my first car, so never sold one before, and want to make sure i'm as up front as i can be when trying to sell this.

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    User1998
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    Is it diesel? Fan staying on is normal. Broken coil spring is an easy fix. Get the alternator fixed so the car runs and just advertise it normally. You can give a discount for the coil spring if they notice it, and I wouldn’t worry about the engine and suspension sounding ‘off’ if your selling it.



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