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Selling a car can be a stressful process at the best of times, especially when you\u2019re not familiar with the industry or the task. But don\u2019t fret, you\u2019re not alone! Many people are unsure where to start or who to talk to when it comes to selling a car. And if you\u2019re like most people, when we aren\u2019t sure about something, our first response is to search the world wide web. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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After your online deep dive, you\u2019ll likely discover that there are pretty much two options to choose from \u2013 one: selling a car to a dealership, and two: selling through a private buyer like We Buy Cars. But which is the better option? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the true nature of comparison, we have curated a pros and cons list for selling a car to a dealership \u2013 we hope this guide helps you better understand how dealers vs. private sellers work and to show you that We Buy Cars is certainly the better and more efficient option! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The pros of selling a car to a dealership<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
They can organise your next car, offering you a trade-in on your old one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Car dealerships are businesses that sell new and used cars at a retail level, so it makes sense that their number one priority is, well, selling cars. This means that they will most likely encourage you to do a car trade-in and purchase something new from them in return \u2013 which is great, if that\u2019s what you want to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Selling your car to a dealership can save you time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s only if the other option is to sell it privately. Selling to a dealership means you don\u2019t have to take photos or create a listing online, or any of the other hassles associated with selling it yourself. It also means you\u2019re not at the mercy of the market; you can make your sale then and there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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They will always have an offer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Car dealerships will always have something to offer you (whether it\u2019s a good offer or not) \u2013 perhaps it\u2019s a discounted finance rate, some free optional extras, or a runout sale\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cons of selling to a dealership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s in their best interest is to low-ball you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Dealers will often offer less than your vehicle is worth so that they make a bigger and better profit. Typically, you will get less than you would selling it elsewhere, which is why it\u2019s so important to know what your car is worth before going in; it\u2019s not unusual for them to try to get the car for a lot less than the car is worth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The sale process is a long negotiation <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Selling a car through a dealership comes with a lot of back and forth and paperwork that can be inconvenient and time-consuming. Which is unlike here at We Buy Cars, where we can offer a quick and easy vehicle evaluation through our online tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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They don\u2019t have to disclose what the inspection doesn\u2019t find <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
When using a dealership, the car seller is not required to disclose what the inspection doesn\u2019t find. Even though they might claim to have included a full-service history this may not be the case. The term is open-ended, so the dealer can decide what to include and what not to include. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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They will try to sell you more than you need<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Dealers are trained to upsell and always opt for the most profitable outcome for their business. They do this by trying to sell you optional extras or upgrade you to a more premium car than you need, thereby diverting your attention from the price of your current car to all the bells and whistles. And if you don\u2019t need them, or you end up overstretching your budget, you may find you end up with buyer\u2019s remorse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Having second thoughts about selling your car to a dealership? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, We Buy Cars is anything but! We are a private seller who pride ourselves on honesty and professionalism. We buy thousands of vehicles every year with a slew of happy customers to prove it \u2013 so you can rest assured that we know what we are doing. Start your car journey by getting a hassle-free quote with We Buy Cars today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Selling a car can be a stressful process at the best of times, especially when you\u2019re not familiar with the industry or the task. But don\u2019t fret, you\u2019re not alone! Many people are unsure where to start or who to talk to when it comes to selling a car. And if you\u2019re like most people, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"yoast_head":"\n
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