{"id":5125,"date":"2020-02-07T09:11:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T09:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=5125"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:21:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:21:39","slug":"sell-it-first-time-five-ways-to-make-your-car-stand-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/sell-it-first-time-five-ways-to-make-your-car-stand-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Sell it First Time &#8211; Five Ways to Make Your Car Stand Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to selling something big, say your house, there is no room for laziness. Before the estate agent comes around, you tidy up, you make sure the hoovering has been done, you do the washing up and you ensure the clothes horse with your washed pants has been put away. Why? Because you want people to see your house and fall in love with it, and then buy it. It\u2019s common sense.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why then, do people become so lazy when it comes to selling their cars? The old saying is keen to remind us that a car is the second biggest expenditure next to our homes. However, this notion doesn\u2019t translate to making the same amount of effort when it comes to selling our cars. Dirt, scratches, missing bits, rubbish photos &#8211; there are so many adverts out there that fall flat on their face in terms of presentability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, we thought it would be handy to create a list of five things that a seller should do in order to ensure that their car is the glimmering jewel within a sea of adverts. Selling is a visual thing, it\u2019s what people see on their screens that will encourage them to pick up the phone or to send an email. You could have the best car in the world, but if it\u2019s poorly represented, nobody is going to notice it. So, if you\u2019re looking to sell your car, classic or otherwise, here are five \u2018must do\u2019 tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">1) Wheels, windows and plates<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-800x450.jpeg\" alt=\"car sales, sell, car selling, sale, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, classic car buying, classifieds, motoring, automotive, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk, classic car, retro car\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-2000x1125.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-765x430.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-1020x574.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-244553-1800x1013.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is busy, we know that. You might not have the time to do all the things we\u2019re about to list. However, if there is one thing (well, three things) you do, make it this: windows, wheels and plates. It might seem like an odd collection, but stay with us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean windows is the work of but a moment with a cloth. Get rid of any faded stickers, any old pay and display stickers, and of course, any dirt. Windows are important, and if they\u2019re clean, the rest of the car looks more presentable. Don\u2019t believe us? Try it, then sit in the car and look around. Makes a difference.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheels are also important; they are the first thing many people will look at. If yours are rusty and tired, bust out the wire brush, knock the corrosion off and treat them to a new coat of paint. If they\u2019re alloy, get in there with some degreaser\/iron deposit remover and give them a scrub. Clean wheels can set a car off in terms of looks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for plates. We all need registration plates, but we don\u2019t need old, faded, cracked, rubbish plates. Get online and buy a new set for twenty quid and stick them on. Nice plates are a huge visual draw.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">2) Wash it<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-800x468.jpeg\" alt=\"car sales, sell, car selling, sale, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, classic car buying, classifieds, motoring, automotive, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk, classic car, retro car\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-800x468.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-768x449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-2000x1169.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-765x447.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-1020x596.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-210627-1800x1052.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds so simple, but go and have a look at cars for sale online and you won\u2019t have to go far before you find a dirty one. Why? You want your car to look its absolute best, so as a bare minimum it\u2019s worth throwing a bucket of soapy water over it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t stop there, though. Clean it inside and out, bust out the Henry and get all the dust and debris off the carpet, get some stain remover and sort out the marks on the upholstery, make it look as good as it possibly can. And get the bonnet open. We\u2019re not saying you need to return it to \u2018as new\u2019 but a cursory spritz with some degreaser and a bit of a scrub will make your engine bay look so much better. It shows care and attention, and people like that.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the thought of cleaning your car fills you with dread, pay someone to do it. \u00a350 on a full valet is money you will make back when you sell the car, easily.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">3) Fix it<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"car sales, sell, car selling, sale, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, classic car buying, classifieds, motoring, automotive, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk, classic car, retro car\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-2000x1333.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-2244746-1800x1200.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cars develop bumps, rattles and little idiosyncrasies over time, and we live with them. They become a part of the very fabric of the car. However, what our ears are used to as owners may be a cause for concern for a potential buyer. And while we\u2019re not asking you to spend your life savings restoring the car, we are suggesting that cheap fixes should be addressed before you sell it. What might cost \u00a310 to fix might end up being a \u00a350 reduction when the offers start coming in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the issues are visual, missing bits of trim and the like, you can tackle these jobs with ease. Acquire said trim and get it fitted. If there are dents and dings, enquire with a dent repair specialist to see what\u2019s involved. For everything else, the classic car world is rich in suppliers and fixers. Trim, electrics, mechanical issues, there is someone for every job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you have to mitigate your outlay, as you don\u2019t want to lose money. However, if the jobs can be done without too great an expense, do them. They make your car better, they give a potential buyer less to be concerned by or alternatively, getting it all fixed may rekindle your love for the car and you end up keeping it!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">4) Write a proper advert&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"car sales, sell, car selling, sale, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, classic car buying, classifieds, motoring, automotive, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk, classic car, retro car\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-2000x1333.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pexels-photo-1375261-1800x1200.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNice car, some history, \u00a310,000 ono\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is NOT going to cut it. You want to sell your car? Give interested parties all the information they could need. Start with the car, the specification and how long you have owned it. Explain the service history, detail any work you have had done to the car, describe how it drives and describe what it means to you (especially relevant if a classic car). You want to put any potential buyer in the driving seat, you want to woo them with words and make them want the car.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest as well. If the car has faults, list them in detail. Do not ignore mentioning them, because when someone comes to look only for you to give them a barrage of failings, they\u2019ll walk away. If they know of any issues before calling you, they\u2019re prepared. Plus, the potential buyer who calls will be a better quality of buyer &#8211; they are informed, they know as much as they can about the car. But they\u2019re still interested. This is why honesty is best.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, don\u2019t be afraid to say why you\u2019re selling it. In many cases, this can be helpful. Potential buyers will want to know, and whether you\u2019re selling it because you\u2019ve outgrown it, because you want to try something else, or even if it\u2019s simply because it\u2019s not the right car for you, buyers will be grateful to know and they\u2019ll understand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">5)Photograph it properly<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"car sales, sell, car selling, sale, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, classic car buying, classifieds, motoring, automotive, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk, classic car, retro car\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-765x430.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05221-2-1800x1013.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll be doing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/picture-perfect-how-to-photograph-your-car\/\">photography guide soon<\/a> (if it ever stops raining). However, until then, there are some simple tips we can give you. After all, the photos you post are key to getting interested parties. These images are your storefront, your point of sale material. They have to be good.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to be David Bailey to take good pictures of your car though, so don\u2019t panic. And yes, as long as your phone is relatively modern, that will be just fine. What you need to do is take some time with the pictures, take one, look at it and satisfy yourself it\u2019s usable. Don\u2019t halfheartedly snap a load of images and use them because it\u2019s easier.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you get the full car in the shot, make sure it\u2019s well lit, give yourself space to get around the car (don\u2019t take pictures of it hemmed in at the side of your house, for example), make sure the shots are in focus and make sure you get a minimum of both sides, front, rear, interior and engine. The more pictures you have, the more pictures a potential buyer can fall in love with. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to selling something big, say your house, there is no room for laziness. 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