Selling a used car in Ireland guide

grogi · 21-03-2021 9:46pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

There is plenty arrogant dealers which hardly move them arses trying understand that the harder they work the more money they get and the less they answer the less interest buyer has.

Years ago I wanted to get an automatic 7 seater. Mrs and Mr Grogi ventured to Renault asking for a brand new one 1,5 G.Scenic. I wanted to give it a proper spin, see how the box behaves, how nippy it overall is.

Understandingly, as it is a low demand car, they didn't have a demo. They did however have a used one in the showroom. I asked to test drive this one, as the same gearbox/engine combination was in it, still expressing interest in getting a new one (they had good PCP and scrappage deals). Apparently it was blocked, so they would need to get it out later in the day. Took my details and that was what I have ever heart from them.

Week later I was test driving C4 G.Picasso. Contrary to Renault, the local Citroen dealer was very accomodating, we got one for a few hours. I liked it, I signed next day. Still with us.

Very similar story when I wanted to have a look at Zoe. They just couldn't be bothered. Got Leaf for 24h, didn't buy it though for ergonomic reasons.

25-03-2021 9:54pm

Well,finally got my car from seller I was previously dealing about.200 I paid straight away and paid the rest 10 minutes after did not even checking the car.Huge respect to him he spent all day on road trying to sell his car !
I did not try dealing aboit price because price was good enough.
We decided not spend 10K for car made in 2013
We simply decided buy 2010 car for 3K and keep the 7K for repairs.
Believe me guys if we will spend additional 7K on 2010 car we will get far way better car then for 10K made in 2013.
Think about it before buy car for 10K
Because buying car for 10K there is no garantee you will not have spend another 3K for repairs

grogi · 25-03-2021 10:38pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Because buying car for 10K there is no garantee you will not have spend another 3K for repairs

Typically there is only 30% of price difference for 3 years difference between otherwise identical cars.

In this case we are probably talking about tax difference as well, with the 2007 car being a tad higher tax.

davidfitz22 · 26-03-2021 11:25am

Quick question lads, I am selling a car and I am going to send the logbook away but if I have another log book from a new car purchase can I send both in one envelope?

grogi · 26-03-2021 11:27am

davidfitz22 wrote: »

Quick question lads, I am selling a car and I am going to send the logbook away but if I have another log book from a new car purchase can I send both in one envelope?

Sure

colm_mcm · 26-03-2021 1:34pm

It’s freepost either way.

Yakult · 30-03-2021 4:22pm

Putting up my 2012 BMW 320d very soon, but today, the front drivers side window regulator decided to crap out. Is it worth my time/money to fix it before putting up for sale? Sorry if a silly question, just have a new car coming and not too bothered about investing any more into the old motor than I already have.

User1998 · 30-03-2021 5:16pm

It would be worth doing because who ever buys it will want a discount to get it fixed

bazz26 · 30-03-2021 6:43pm

Yep, a buyer not put off by the fact it's broke will use it as a haggling tool to beat down the price. Your always going to be on a weaker footing selling it with something obviously broken.

murph207 · 30-03-2021 6:58pm

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31-03-2021 10:00pm

Yakult wrote: »

Putting up my 2012 BMW 320d very soon, but today, the front drivers side window regulator decided to crap out. Is it worth my time/money to fix it before putting up for sale? Sorry if a silly question, just have a new car coming and not too bothered about investing any more into the old motor than I already have.

Simply describe what has to be fixed.I would not try beat price down if description is accurate.More,I would choose your car making final decision.I will never buy any car described as in perfect condition.

User1998 · 31-03-2021 11:05pm

Broken window regulators are just a sign of poor ownership to me. If your not bothered to fix a window theres a chance your not bothered about changing the oil either

31-03-2021 11:13pm

User1998 wrote: »

Broken window regulators are just a sign of poor ownership to me. If your not bothered to fix a window theres a chance your not bothered about changing the oil either

I changed my window regulator only when I did not pass NCT but I was always replacing oil more often then manufacturer recommend.
Also,I was always putting top class oil.
But each time when I bought spotless car in perfect condition I got perfectly cleaned crap with working window regulators.Once I got spent extra 200 fo solicitor to get my money back for car with 3 months warranty which did not make more than 100 km per hour.
After that I decided buy cheapest car with broken window regulators and keep difference for repairs.

Jacovs · 05-05-2021 9:51pm

Whats the best way to sell a car if you want to sell it on a specific date, say in 4 to 6 weeks? Assume private sale is out. So take a hit on the price and sell to a dealer in order to dictate the sale date?

colm_mcm · 09-05-2021 9:10pm

What’s the approx value of this car?

Jacovs · 09-05-2021 9:17pm

Id be happy with 9k, maybe slightly less. Similar cars are advertised for more, but of course dont know what they sell for.

L-M · 09-05-2021 10:09pm

What is the car. Year, mileage, etc

Jacovs · 09-05-2021 10:18pm

2017 Nissan Note 1.2 Pet XE
Coming up to 25000km
Owned since new, FSH with Nissan.
2 front tyres replaced at 23500km (about 6 months ago)
NCT till 01/23. Tax till 12/21.
Still have 6 months left on the manufacturer's extended warrantee I got when I bought it.

I dropped in to the Nissan dealer I bought it from on thursday, they seemed interested since they didnt have any on their forecourt (their words, not mine), said they would call back with an offer that afternoon but didnt. Might just drop in to them again tomorrow morning and see where we are.

dubliniift · 12-05-2021 6:28pm

Revolution 1917 wrote: »

There is plenty arrogant dealers which hardly move them arses trying understand that the harder they work the more money they get and the less they answer the less interest buyer has
I found motor from one as they call Independent Dealer on donedeal toady
Nothing fancy and straight forward deal.
I rung to dealer ,he did not answer his phone what is normal for Sunday
I sent message were I told that I would like go forward if delivery will be organized due with 5 km Covid rule
I said I am happy about what I getting for my money,did not asking him about timing belts/tyres/ because all what was needed for me is properly running car for that kind of money
I described my interest clearly and I said I am happy pay asked price plus 160 delivery charge which I accepted also

The guy said he is not gonna deliver until money paid to him .He is not even gona deliver if I will pay him 160 euros before car will be brought down for viewing.
From my side having experience with dodgy dealerships before I am not gona pay money to unknown person for car which I did not see
At the moment dealer play smart and treat me as time waster when I am at same time looking for another car from another dealer

The price of the deal 3K which can be paid by cash no problem

I hope recession coming will change thinking of some sellers
For example there was about 75K cars 2 months ago on Donedeal
Now about 81 K ! And prices started falling already

interesting

dubliniift · 12-05-2021 6:33pm

4k-5k looking for a decent Automatic. Pref with history of service. Valid recent NCT please.

14-05-2021 11:28pm

dubliniift wrote: »

4k-5k looking for a decent Automatic. Pref with history of service. Valid recent NCT please.

Nobody does not sell good car
The good car stay in family or offered to good friends
When seller does not want have problem he sell it on market
If you want good car buy cheapest on market and keep difference for repair

colm_mcm · 14-05-2021 11:39pm

Dont even know where to start with that!

wall · 15-05-2021 5:58pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Dont even know where to start with that!

Would you not have a go anyway, lol

:D

Burning Eclipse · 19-05-2021 11:07am

Looking for some advice on selling my car.

Long story short, I'm emigrating, leaving on July 11th and I need to sell my car.

I've never owned a car worth this much, and as a result, never sold one worth this much. Car in question is a 142 Lexus CT200h. It's a luxury model, so keyless entry, leather seats, some nice extras over s/advance models.

The question is, when do I list it? I'd really rather it was gone before I leave, but worst case scenario, my dad could sell it. I don't want to leave my family carless if it sells quickly, so it's not like I can just sell it next week either?

Regardless of when to list it, any other advice when sellling a car like this privately? Thanks in advance.

bazz26 · 19-05-2021 11:21am

There really is no accurate answer to that. You could put it up next week and sell it within days or you could be waiting ages for a buyer. Same thing no matter when you list it.

Jacovs · 19-05-2021 11:27am

Similar position, albeit a cheaper car, posted a page or 2 back looking for similar advice.

Had it with the dealer I bought it from brand new 4 years ago. After they did a full inspection they told me I could advertise for nearly 10k, get maybe 9k or 9.5k.
But then I would have to advertise now and be happy if it went now.
If I want to sell it to them and pick the date then they will only offer me 7k.

I also used the joeduffy website valuation thing where you upload photos and put some info in. They only offered 6.1k subject to full inspection.

Just to give you an idea of the hit you can be expected to take if you arent willing to sell private and live with the possible inconvenience of no car, or car not sold by the time you leave.

Burning Eclipse · 19-05-2021 12:48pm

bazz26 wrote: »

There really is no accurate answer to that. You could put it up next week and sell it within days or you could be waiting ages for a buyer. Same thing no matter when you list it.

I know it's kinda 'how long is a piece of string'...

Jacovs wrote: »

Similar position, albeit a cheaper car, posted a page or 2 back looking for similar advice.

Had it with the dealer I bought it from brand new 4 years ago. After they did a full inspection they told me I could advertise for nearly 10k, get maybe 9k or 9.5k.
But then I would have to advertise now and be happy if it went now.
If I want to sell it to them and pick the date then they will only offer me 7k.

I also used the joeduffy website valuation thing where you upload photos and put some info in. They only offered 6.1k subject to full inspection.

Just to give you an idea of the hit you can be expected to take if you arent willing to sell private and live with the possible inconvenience of no car, or car not sold by the time you leave.

This is really great advice, appreciate the insight - thanks.

CJhaughey · 19-05-2021 1:17pm

I would sell it as soon as you can, get it valeted so it looks as good as you can get it to look.
Then advertise it well and sell it, if you need a car after that time rent one!
Much easier to rent a car for the occasional time you need one than be stuck with a car that is in a different country to you.
If you do leave it with your father , sign the logbook before you leave.

Jacovs · 19-05-2021 1:39pm

My own plan, now I know what a dealer offered me, is to get it cleaned properly and then put it up online a week or 2 before. If I can get 9k, 8k or even 7.5k inside that week or 2 then happy days. If not, just take the hit and give it to the dealer.

fryup · 31-05-2021 10:19pm

My car hasn't been driven or taxed since the end of march....if i sell it does the new owner have to pay arrears on the tax?

User1998 · 31-05-2021 10:42pm

No the tax is reset once ownership changes

Big Daddy Kane · 21-06-2021 10:38am

Hi, selling my car (will post the ad online after its valeted) I bought it during Covid as I needed it for work, but now circumstances changed and no need for it.

I've hardly used it, a couple if thousand KM if even that!

Bought for 10k

It just passed NCT and is in very good condition.

There is a minor scratch (not my doing) to quarter panel, tried to repair myself but doesn't look great tbh, should I mention this on the ad, along with a photo?

I want to be upfront and honest, im the 2nd owner, car was bought from a main dealer few months back.

Its a Dacia Sandero, 0.9l, 45,258km on the clock.

User1998 · 21-06-2021 12:18pm

If its just a minor scratch I wouldn’t bother photographing it. Depending on the severity of the scratch I probably wouldn’t mention it in the add either. People will be coming to see the car so your not being dis honest by not mentioning it. And you’ll be taking 10 photos of the car anyway so it might show up in one or two of them.

I feel like you’ll be loosing a couple of grand either way if you bought the car from a main dealer

Jjohnrockk · 23-06-2021 3:39pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Looking for some advice on selling my car.

Long story short, I'm emigrating, leaving on July 11th and I need to sell my car.

I've never owned a car worth this much, and as a result, never sold one worth this much. Car in question is a 142 Lexus CT200h. It's a luxury model, so keyless entry, leather seats, some nice extras over s/advance models.

The question is, when do I list it? I'd really rather it was gone before I leave, but worst case scenario, my dad could sell it. I don't want to leave my family carless if it sells quickly, so it's not like I can just sell it next week either?

Regardless of when to list it, any other advice when sellling a car like this privately? Thanks in advance.

Is this still available>

colm_mcm · 23-06-2021 4:03pm

I would send them a PM as they may not be watching this thread.

25-06-2021 12:08pm

Big Daddy Kane wrote: »

Hi, selling my car (will post the ad online after its valeted) I bought it during Covid as I needed it for work, but now circumstances changed and no need for it.

I've hardly used it, a couple if thousand KM if even that!

Bought for 10k

It just passed NCT and is in very good condition.

There is a minor scratch (not my doing) to quarter panel, tried to repair myself but doesn't look great tbh, should I mention this on the ad, along with a photo?

I want to be upfront and honest, im the 2nd owner, car was bought from a main dealer few months back.

Its a Dacia Sandero, 0.9l, 45,258km on the clock.

Any link to the ad? If it's enough to notice I'd photograph the damage. Otherwise your going to annoy people who think the car is pristine and there's damage on it they'll walk away.

What I will say is that car is going to be a very hard sell privately and I don't think you'll move it quickly.

Go onto ZuCar and see what they offer you and maybe see if the garage you bought it from wants to take it off you at a trade price.

Big Daddy Kane · 28-06-2021 5:50pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Any link to the ad? If it's enough to notice I'd photograph the damage. Otherwise your going to annoy people who think the car is pristine and there's damage on it they'll walk away.

What I will say is that car is going to be a very hard sell privately and I don't think you'll move it quickly.

Go onto ZuCar and see what they offer you and maybe see if the garage you bought it from wants to take it off you at a trade price.

Hi thanks for reply, i didn't creqre the ad yet, just passed NCT till July 2023, I will get the car valet before sale, but its in excellent condition anyway.

Ill sell it as is, ill mentioned the scrape if buyer arrives, its not a game changer, purely wear and tear.

Ill try Zu Car and garage

Burning Eclipse · 02-07-2021 2:27pm

Sold my car. The guy gave me a deposit and we've agreed to meet this day next week at the bank to exhange money for the vehicle itself. What's the best way for me to do this? For reference, the car sold for approx 12k. Maybe enter the bank with him as he does a transfer to my account? As previously mentioned, I've never sold a car worth this much. Last card I sold to someone was for less than 2 grand :pac:

grogi · 02-07-2021 2:50pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Sold my car. The guy gave me a deposit and we've agreed to meet this day next week at the bank to exhange money for the vehicle itself. What's the best way for me to do this? For reference, the car sold for approx 12k. Maybe enter the bank with him as he does a transfer to my account? As previously mentioned, I've never sold a car worth this much. Last card I sold to someone was for less than 2 grand :pac:

Give him your account number and ask to depose the money. Don't touch the cash, let the bank handle it. That's what they are for.

fryup · 01-08-2021 10:40am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117316877#Comment_117316877

RE: my query above

are you 100% can anyone else verify this?

Atlantic Dawn · 01-08-2021 6:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117690010#Comment_117690010

Yes it resets at date ownership changed. One thing to be aware of is if the liability begins from 1st of month that ownership changed so for example if ownership changed on 31st July the new owner would be liable for all of July despite only owning it for a day of that month.

morrispetez · 02-08-2021 2:46pm

Thanks for all of the infos. I have to agree with everything that was posted. This thread will really be helpful to those who doesn't have enough knowledge and looking for tips.

Bhangraman · 14-08-2021 8:02am

Listed my ad on http://www.adverts.ie/24583364

Would you recommend Donedeal would give me better chances? I know I need to add more pictures of inside based on OP guide, but if you see anything wrong, don't hesitate to let me know, thanks!

Also is it desirable to mandate Revolut payment only as I only have N26/Revolut accounts, no brick and mortar bank buyer could go to to make a instant deposit?

fryup · 14-08-2021 1:35pm

yes you will have a better chance with DD,

but be prepared for the onslaught of timewasters & weirdo's out there who will undoubtedly chance their arm

User1998 · 17-08-2021 12:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

Taking photos of your car outside a crash repair garage isn’t a good look. Also give it a wash. L stickers and roof rails need to go

dinneenp · 17-08-2021 5:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

You need to add more photos- the boot, front and back seats, the front dash etc.

User1998 · 19-08-2021 4:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117750896#Comment_117750896

Add looks good now

quad_red · 19-09-2021 1:16pm

Privately selling our (09 Zafira) as we have sourced a new car.

Have read the fantastically useful stickie and I’m preparing myself for what’s to come.

one question re allowing people to test drive the car and the need to see proof of insurance - what exactly does that mean? What document would be sufficient here?

thanks v much.

Atlantic Dawn · 20-09-2021 1:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117910795#Comment_117910795

If you ask them to bring their certificate of insurance it will show if they are covered to drive other cars. Just as a heads up in cases where they have this it's normally only third party so whatever they were to damage in your car would be covered but your car wouldn't be.

quad_red · 22-09-2021 10:47am

So - I’ve an offer from an Indy garage in south Dublin. They’ve 57 cars for sale on donedeal and have a website and solo check says they’re in business since 2015.

They’re willing to pay cash today pending inspection. Less money than I’d asked for but the number of loopers calling and texting is tiring me out and the thought of a quick sale appeals. And it’s considerably more than Zu cars or auto cars offered.

But one thing - yer man said they’d take the reg cert and handle the admin (rather than me sending it off to Clare myself). I mentioned the RF105 form and he said they’d do that online.

Any advice here?

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF105_en.pdf

Selling a used car in Ireland guide

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