Contrary to popular belief, selling your car can be a quick and painless process. With a few hours of research and preparation, you can have your vehicle listed online for a fair price. To help keep you organized, here are seven things you should know about selling your car. How to Determine an Asking Price There are a number of steps for evaluating your car’s worth. Compare your car’s make and model online – The first step is to use online resources to compare what similar cars are selling for. This will give you an underlying base value. Condition of the car – The next step is to evaluate your car honestly. Is it running well? Or does it start to shake and make a weird sound on the freeway? Ask a mechanic – Have a mechanic run diagnostics on your vehicle and get a quote for what they would sell it for. They’re surrounded by cars every day, so they might have a fair price in mind. Mileage – If your vehicle has a low mileage for its age, you can raise your asking price above the average. This is a big one. Once you’ve evaluated these factors, set the asking price at the top of your price range. Expect to negotiate and don’t settle for less than the lower end of your spectrum. Be aware that many buyers will offer a lower price once they’re in person. Be ready for this, and don’t be afraid to walk away from the deal. The Papers You Need To sell your vehicle properly, you must have all the necessary documentation in order. This will be used to prove ownership of the car, the vehicle’s history, and any other relevant information for the buyer to know. The standard three you should have when selling your car are: V5C registration (proof of ownership) MoT certificate for older cars (3 years or more) Maintenance receipts for any work done   Have the Car Prepped and Ready It’s a car buyer’s nightmare when they finally get to test drive a vehicle after weeks of research and haggling, only to find that the car is completely trashed and smells like sweaty socks. Unfortunately, this happens more than people would like to believe. Spending £20 on a car wash and a few hours cleaning out your...