Anyone who has ever owned a vehicle has probably thought at one point or another, “I want to sell my car for cash now.” Perhaps they have grown tired of the vehicle, or a sudden and unexpected expense needs to be covered and selling the car is the only option. A quick sale is possible, as long as you put yourself—and your car—in the best position to make that sale happen. All it takes is a day or two of preparation and you can increase your chances of getting the cash you want.
You could drive your vehicle to a used car lot and say “I want to sell my car for cash now.” You may very well get the money you want, assuming the dealer is interested. It will be up to you to attract him if this is the put option you choose. To do that, you’ll need to drive a clean car that runs well and hopefully has a full set of maintenance records. That’s what it takes to get a deal from the dealer. Keep in mind that you might get a good price, but not as good as trying to sell the car yourself. That’s the trade you do.
That’s why it’s important to take a step back and weigh your options when you have the urge to “sell my car for cash now.” If you sell to a dealer, naturally, he will try to find a buyer who will pay more for the car than he paid you. When the dealer sets his selling price, he has to factor in a markup. That is, at what price can you reasonably sell it? If you’re willing to take several hundred dollars less than you might get from a private buyer, go for it. If not, try online classified ads to show your car to lots of people quickly and at little cost to you.
No matter what your reasons are, finding a way to “sell my car for cash now” is a pretty easy process. Just follow the suggestions outlined above. What is not so easy is to get the price you want. You have to decide if your goal is to sell as fast as you can or to get as much money as possible. With patience and perseverance you can find a buyer somewhere and fill your wallet with the cash you need.