Part Exchanging

Should you be in a position where you need to part-exchange your car, you will of course wish to obtain the best possible price for it. Here are a handful of tips to ensure that you get the maximum for your old car.

  • Ensure you have all the necessary paperwork, such as, the V5C registration document as well as the current MOT certificate.
  • Ensure that the paperwork bears all the correct details. Should this not be the case, make sure they are corrected.
  • Ensure that you have an up to date service history. Should you have lost the service book or have any missing stamps, contact your garage with regard to filling in the blanks. Your car is worth more money to you with an intact history.
  • Collect all the sets of keys, and any remotes for central locking.
  • Should the car be in need of servicing or remedial work, explore the costs of getting this work done. If it is too expensive than the additional value to the car, then do not opt for the repairs.
  • Dealers are not bothered by dirty cars; however, make sure that is neither absolutely filthy nor unhygienic.