Times are tougher than usual these days with the price of (just about) everything going up and not to mention when the lights go out due to persistent loadshedding.
Not everyone that's selling their car is desperate for the cash - others might need to free up parking space at home or because they don't get a chance to drive the car as often as they would like.
Gumtree's new Car Price Insights platform now allows people to know a car's trade and retail value before deciding to buy - all of it at no cost. The database provides valuable price information for the next sale or purchase, allowing users to choose their desired options (make, model, year, and trim) from dropdown menus.
If you're thinking of letting your car go, we've put together a couple of tips that will ensure you get the best price for your car:
Not everyone that's selling their car is desperate for the cash - others might need to free up parking space at home or because they don't get a chance to drive the car as often as they would like.
Gumtree's new Car Price Insights platform now allows people to know a car's trade and retail value before deciding to buy - all of it at no cost. The database provides valuable price information for the next sale or purchase, allowing users to choose their desired options (make, model, year, and trim) from dropdown menus.
If you're thinking of letting your car go, we've put together a couple of tips that will ensure you get the best price for your car:
Make sure it's (near) mechanically sound - No one will buy a car that sounds like an industrial meat grinder under the bonnet because it means something is clearly not right. Make sure there are no (oil or water) leaks under the car, the service history is up to date, and the brakes don't grind or squeal.
Monitor the market - The internet is your oyster, and with a simple click, it will give you all the information you need about what the going rate is for a particular make and model of car. If you want to list your pride and joy for sale, look at Gumtree's online classifieds to get an idea of where to price your car. Factors like low mileage and having new tyres fitted can garner a better price tag than one with the opposite.
Add possible 'extras' - Perhaps you have parts that you intended to fit into the car, but either didn't have the time or budget, and it's taking up space - it can be used to make a deal to entice the buyer. A buyer is more than likely to go for a sale with cost-free additional items, though first make sure the item doesn't have high value before simply giving it away for free.
Now that you've got the knowledge, it's time to shop! Head to Gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don't forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
