Always negotiate!
Negotiate your asking dollars for your unregistered cars in Adelaide at every stop and right up to closing. If someone offers you less than you want, say thank you and walk away. Don’t play “attends,” either. If the person leaves, go to the counter and speak to the owner. Let the owner know how much lower you were willing to go. The owner may offer you more, but if not, walk away. Don’t let the silence from the other side make you think they’re not interested. Keep your nerve and walk away. Don’t get flustered and don’t be afraid to walk away. If you have to, leave the dealership and come back another day when they’re less busy.
Always Be Prepared To Negotiate
In some cases, you may be able to release the car to a private party and have them registered as your own. In other cases, you may have to sign a contract that states you’ll keep the car as long as they “own” it. Whatever the case may be, always negotiate! You can discuss the purchase and sale of cars as well as the payment process, financing, and the condition of the car with the seller. You have the right to get your final price from the seller, and they have the right to walk away from a deal if they don’t like it. Always be prepared to negotiate and, if necessary, walk away from a deal.
Always keep a track of your last known value
When you buy a car, the first thing you should do is take it to a mechanic and have it valued. Why? Because it’s your car and you should know what it’s worth. If you don’t know the value, then how can you properly advertise the car, let potential bidders know how much they can bid, and get a decent deal for yourself? One of the first things car dealers do is try to get you to sign a contract that says you have to sell the car at a certain price. If they know it’s worth less than the contract says, they can go to court and get you to pay them money. If you don’t know the value, you’re basically giving the dealer a “free” car and they can try to sell it to someone else at a profit.
Always treat your car like it was made just for you!
When you buy a car, you’re basically buying it from the manufacturer, too. Even if you’re buying a car from a private party, the company is still going to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on it for you. You should never have to do this work yourself (unless you’re a mechanic). When you get your car registered, have it Doctored (Mechanical), and have it Maintained (Fuel), too. These are exactly the kind of things car dealerships don’t do for their customers. If your car breaks down, the dealer will usually take it to the shop first so they can try to fix it first. The last thing you should ever have to do is take your car to the mechanic. If the dealer isn’t willing to take care of your car, then take it to a shop.
Don’t sell before you register your car!
Do you remember the old saying, “never let a good crisis go to waste”? Well, this is a perfect time to use it! Registering your car is like putting it up for auction. The first bid is free. If someone wants to buy your car, they have to put in a bid. If they don’t have the money to pay for your car right now, they can wait until later when they can pay their bills, etc. Then, when you’re ready to sell your car, the market will determine the price and how much interest there will be. But, if you wait until you’re desperate, the higher bidder will likely get higher cash for cars across Adelaide, and the lower bidder will get nothing.
Conclusion
If you’re reaping the benefits of the rebates and incentives offered by the companies you choose to work with, you might want to consider reaping those benefits by giving your car a proper name and registration. Registration is like an investment. It will pay you the most if you keep it registered and valid.
If you have any questions about how to register your car or need assistance with any aspect of vehicle registration, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!
