7 tips to sell second-hand cars online in Dubai

To sell a second-hand car online in Dubai isn’t easy because it needs so many tactics to get a good price for your used car. Selling a used car privately can be a difficult and ultimately exhausting task, but it can pay off handsomely in the long run if you approach it strategically and follow some key steps. 

To get a profitable value for your used car you have to follow some tips which are given below.

1. Complete documentation of your used car

If you drive a car, you must already know that documentation is very important. It is generally the trickiest part while selling used cars. There are various forms and steps involved in selling your used car online in Dubai. If documentation is stopping you from selling your used car then visit our site Carpoint.

Make sure you have these documents

• Passport and residency visa
• Emirates ID
• Car's mulkiya
• Driver's license
• Car insurance
• AED 400-500 to cover the transfer cost

2. Take some clear pictures of your used car

Clear pictures allow potential car buyers to see what the vehicle looks like as well as how good or bad its condition is even before they come for inspection. On the contrary, bad photographs can make a good car appear unattractive or create doubts about the car.

Take several pictures showcasing the car from different angles. Make sure that you cover the following:

• Front and front three-quarter views.
• Rear and rear three-quarter views.
• Both sides of the vehicle.
• Dashboard and front seats.
• Rear seats and cargo area.
• Wheels and tyres.
• Odometer and dashboard light indicator lights if necessary.
• Various scratches, dents, and other defects on the car.

Use daylight if possible, take the camera away and make sure that the car is present in each image. Avoid using filters or any other editing software that covers defects or misrepresents the condition of the car.

If you have vehicle service history and pictures of useful additional equipment, they could be mentioned in the offer.

3. When taking pictures be careful about the background

The location where you park your automobile can impact how easily buyers can view it. Find a location where you can park without violation or risk; choose a safe, legal parking place so that you will have enough room to get pictures of the vehicle as need without interference.

Using the right background helps keep attention focused on the automobile. Avoid taking pictures with dark backgrounds, glaring light and shadows that take away from the details of the vehicle. When taking pictures of the exterior, you should keep a reasonable distance so that the viewer can see the overall design and condition of the vehicle as well.

• Take the following steps before you begin snapping pictures of the vehicle:
• Remove trash and personal items from the inside of the car.
• Find an area that has good lighting and also doesn’t have lots of distractions around.
• Clean the vehicle’s windows and mirrors.
• Make sure that you pay attention to the different requirements that the site you are going to list the vehicle on may have regarding the photos of the car you are taking.

4. Think about offering to a showroom

The location where you park your automobile can impact how easily buyers can view it. Find a location where you can park without violation or risk; choose a safe, legal parking place so that you will have enough room to get pictures of the vehicle as need without interference.

Using the right background helps keep attention focused on the automobile. Avoid taking pictures with dark backgrounds, glaring light and shadows that take away from the details of the vehicle. When taking pictures of the exterior, you should keep a reasonable distance so that the viewer can see the overall design and condition of the vehicle as well.

Take the following steps before you begin snapping pictures of the vehicle:

• Remove trash and personal items from the inside of the car.
• Find an area that has good lighting and also doesn’t have lots of distractions around.
• Clean the vehicle’s windows and mirrors.
• Make sure that you pay attention to the different requirements that the site you are going to list the vehicle on may have regarding the photos of the car you are taking.

You can also review CarPoint's guide to selling a used car for additional preparation advice.

5. Clean your car thoroughly

It is a well-known fact that the presence of a clean car improves your chances of making a good first impression, be it in the pictures or at the time of the inspection of the vehicle. When preparing your vehicle for sale, it is important to wash the whole car, clean the windows, get rid of rubbish in the car, as well as to clean seats and dashboard, and floor mats.

Thank to the Dubai dust and heat effect, a clean appearance of a car plays a significant role in the presentation of the vehicle to the potential clients. But remember cleaning the car does not mean that you will receive a big price increase.

Even if hiring a professional does not mean unnecessary expenses, make sure your car is presented in a good condition, and the cleaning services you obtain do fit the price you will sell your vehicle for.

A set of steps to take before advertising the car:

• Wash all parts of the vehicle, both inside and out.
• Make sure to get rid of any personal property or garbage inside.
• Find out the condition of the car’s windows, lights, and mirrors.
• Remove bad smells whenever possible.   
• Take pictures of the car after cleaning.

Once you are done cleaning, mention if there are any damages, stains, or wear that cleaning cannot fix.

6. Do research about the marketability of your used car

While you have decided to sell your used car in Dubai and want to get a good price for your used car what you have to do is just do a little search. When you do search about your used car then you could easily know the fresh marketability. Recent market prices can give you an idea about your used car’s worth. While you wish to sell your used car do little research about your car’s model, valuation, and marketability. So many companies on the internet can help people by selling used cars. But the most important is which company is trustable or which one is not. Because we all know very well that people all around the world are quite conscious of their vehicles. Carpoint is there for you to get rid of this tension. We are the best buyers of used cars in Dubai. Do a little survey of our site and you could know the important information about used car selling in Dubai.

How can you estimate a realistic selling price?

• Identify various similar cars available for sale in Dubai or the whole nation of UAE.
• Make a comparison of their mileage, specifications, condition and service records.
• Note any discrepancies between your vehicle and those which are compared.
• Try to get valuations or offers from a number of buyers if possible.
• Compare the later offers based on their terms and conditions rather than the amount offered only.

Visit the car valuation page of CarPoint to get an approximate value. Consider the online valuation as an estimate rather than the final amount, since the price can be changed after the car inspection is done. 

Determine the price based on the realistic comparisons that are done and the priorities that you have. If speed and convenience is important factor for you, take it into consideration as well.

7. Little repair of your used car can improve its value

If you are ready to sell your second-hand car then make sure your car looks good. Any scratch or default can reduce your car’s price. So, We advise our customers to repair their used cars to get a better selling price. Some business owners recommended that spending a little amount on your vehicle can make it more attractive for the buyers and you also get benefits. Making major repairs to your used car can increase its worth in the market. 

Which repairs may be worth considering?

• Eliminate inexpensive faults that impair essential functionality, wherever feasible.
• Install new missing or damaged minor elements if the charge is sensible.
• Fix safety-related faults before allowing the use of the vehicle.
• Remove minor visual blemishes as far as possible.
• Keep all the bills of any work done.

Significant repairs for the engine, transmission, in accidents, or similar high-cost repair works will be more expensive than the possible profit from the sale. Compare the possible repair cost with proposals for the vehicle.

If you decide to sell the car without repairing it, you must be honest about the vehicle's defects.