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You might have come into possession of a car lately, and it might be that you no longer want it. Otherwise, as it would make better sense, it may be that you would like to sell your old car. Well, if you were anywhere else in the world, to just ‘go for it’ would have sufficed, but it just so happens that you’re in Chicago.

And, as it is famously known to all Chi-Town residents, selling your automobile can prove to be difficult. Enough so that you’ll need a guide of the do’s and don’ts, how to sell it and how to do so fast. Here is all that you need to know when it comes to selling a car.

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What you need to do?

Naturally, when in the Windy City, you would like to get the best deal. Whether that’s by selling your car as a whole chunk to a dealership or sell parts to a salvage yard, you will have to do a few things first. 

When you go to sell a car, you must make sure what you’re selling looks good, otherwise you’ll be putting potential buyers off. If you’re thinking ‘looks don’t matter’ then think again, because selling your car means you have to appease to the superficial eyes of people. Yes, what’s on the inside counts as well, but sadly it only comes in second to the car’s appearance. You have to invite the buyers in. That said, you may want to get your taillights fixed, the windshield changed. Maybe give the exterior a little waxing, and remove any stains from off the chairs. Just make sure it’s sparkly. With that being said, definitely look into doing some pre-maintenance, since the buyers can often take the car for a test drive. 

Where to sell a Car?

When it comes to selling a car, there are many ways to do so. Whilst some of them come freely, others come at a price that is mostly inexpensive. 

Online 

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You can always count on the American advertising companies when it comes to selling pretty much anything. All you have to do is put it up for sale and wait. The best part is it’s free, so there won’t be any expenses spent during the sale of your car. At times where there is a fee to spend for the ad, it’s usually a very small one at that. You can check out stores like craigslist. eBay is also a good choice that offers you the chance to sell your car to the highest bidder inside of an online private auction.

Junkyards 

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Junkyards are the places you want to be if you’re selling an old car, parts of the car, or one that is awfully wrecked. The problem with junkyards is that they don’t pay well for the items you sell. The pay on average usually ranges somewhere in between $250-$500.However, if you’re looking to get top dollar for your junk car, you can get more info from the professionals at Cash Cars Buyer.They buy your junk car without the hassle of having to deal with insurance and repair. Also, they take care of everything, and can even pick up your car from you with on site payment. Look for the best ones in Chicago.

Dealership

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That can be by using your car as a trade-in when purchasing a new car, or just to get rid of the car you no longer have a use or need for. Dealerships are now offering easy and quick ways to sell your car, with a lot of dealers willing to buy your car for cash. Contact your Chi-Town dealers.

Advertise it locally

A more traditional approach would be to make an advertisement in your local area in Chicago. You can pay a small sum to have it advertised in your local newspaper, which will have your car get more coverage. Or, go around the local market areas and pin an ad to the board with all the details people may need to know. 

These are the most common ways for selling a car, however, you are only limited by your imagination. Plus, you can always go and check to see if a friend might want to take it off your hands. Although, no matter where you’re selling your car, you should always make sure it’s the best time for that in Chicago. Ideally, you should look for the holiday season, as many people think that the holidays are good for spending, and that’s good for business. If not, then the summers might definitely do it, before school starts. Of course, there’s always tax season, where you get back a refund check, which is great for the car selling market.