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Honesty the best policy when it comes to accidents
Be thorough and honest
When it comes time to sell a vehicle, being up front about an accident history is the best bet.
Hiding accidents, no matter how minor, can cause problems for a seller down the road. If a
vehicle is damaged, be thorough about reporting it and honest about it when trying to sell the
vehicle later. (MS Photo)
MS — Selling a vehicle may seem ing you are, the less it will seem like
easy, but unloading pre -owned vehi- you're trying to hide major damage.
cies may take some time. • Encourage a vehicle inspection.
While sellers may already have Inform the buyer that you have no
their eyes on the prize — a new vehi- qualms about him or her taking the
cle — the first step is selling their cur- car to a mechanic and having it thor-
rent vehicle at a fair price, especially oughly inspected. This will show
for those sellers who need to finance your confidence in the performance
the purchase of their next vehicle of the vehicle.
with the proceeds they earn when • Consider a dealer trade-in.
selling their current one. Dealer trade-ins may not earn you as
Sellers must consider a host of fac- much money as you would get if you
tors, including potential market for were to sell the car privately, but
the vehicle and its potential sale trade-ins tend to be simpler.
price, before putting their vehicles Dealerships have almost zero
up for sale. emotional attachment to vehicles
The accident history of a vehicle is and likely won't be as concerned as
another important factor to consider. a private buyer about an accident on
Buyers are understandably wary record. Some dealers farm out used
about purchasing vehicles that have cars to auctions or salvage yards. It
been in an accident. Easily accessi- may be worth it to take the lower
ble vehicle history reports can make price and not have the headache of
it even more challenging to sell a unloading the car on your own.
used car, but such reports don't make • Be flexible on pricing. The right
it impossible to unload preowned
vehicles.
• Be open and honest. Hiding an
accident is unethical and can haunt
you down the road. It is better to be
forthcoming about any accidents a
vehicle might have been in.
If you have documentation of the
accident, such as photos and receipts
for repairs, make it available to
prospective buyers.
If you have certification from an
auto body shop or mechanic that the
vehicle is in perfectly good condi-
tion and was repaired with quality,
manufacturer -supplied parts, offer
that information as well.
The more information you provide
and the more honest and forthcom-
Summer traveling
could mean driving
in the rain. The
tread on your tires
must be adequate
for rainy weather
or you could end
up in a ditch, or worse. Checking
the tread depth on your tires
takes one minute. While you're at
it, you should check your tire
pressure, too.
price will help prospective buyers
overlook minor blemishes or acci-
dents. When coupled with the truth,
the right price can entice buyers to
seal the deal.
Auto accidents happen. But while
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