How to Sell a Car in Rochester, MN

When selling a vehicle, you want to get as much money as possible for it. There are many ways to go about selling your vehicle and many things you can do to ensure you get the best price. The most common options are to sell your car privately or sell it to a car dealership. If you have the time to invest in selling your car privately, you can ensure getting top dollar by setting the right price, leaving room to negotiate, advertising in the right places, and negotiating the sale wisely. If you would prefer a faster and simpler way to sell your car, then Tom Kadlec Kia can purchase your vehicle immediately for a fair market value.

Why Sell Your Vehicle to Tom Kadlec Kia? 

Selling a vehicle is often synonymous with a long and stressful process that leaves you feeling shortchanged. Not at Tom Kadlec Kia. Selling your car to Tom Kadlec Kia will be one of the easiest and least stressful things you’ll ever do. You can turn your vehicle into instant cash with minimum hassle and leave feeling satisfied that you got a fair deal. Whether you want to sell your car the traditional way, to Tom Kadlec Kia, or if you haven’t decided yet, keep reading to compare the two options.

Steps for Selling Your Car the Easy Way

Tom Kadlec Kia is happy to purchase your vehicle on the spot for a fair market value. It’s super easy to get cash for your car by following these six easy steps. 

Step One

When you are ready to sell your vehicle to Tom Kadlec Kia, there are a few items you can collect before starting, which will make the process easier. Here is a list of the items you’ll need: 

• Vehicle title 
• If listed on the title, bank lien release 
• Signature from all owners listed on the title
• Copy of your driver’s license 

Step Two

Drive over to Tom Kadlec Kia and ask to speak with a sales associate. Let the sales associate know that you’re interested in selling your vehicle. 

Step Three

The sales associate will collect some information from you, including your contact information and information about your vehicle. The associate will put your information into the database, then give your information to a sales manager. 

Step Four

The sales manager will evaluate your vehicle by examining your information and taking your vehicle for a test drive. 

Step Five

The sales manager will provide you with a fair market value offer for your vehicle. If you accept the offer, Tom Kadlec Kia will purchase your vehicle right then on the spot. There are no hidden fees, extra charges, or other purchases necessary. 

Step Six

That’s all there is to it! You will receive a check for the agreed-upon fair market value within one or two business days. 

Steps for Selling Your Car the Hard Way 

While there’s nothing wrong with selling your vehicle privately, it does require a lot of time, work, and sometimes money. You can sell your car privately by following these seven steps. 

Step One

When you are ready to sell your vehicle privately, there are a few tasks you can do before starting, which will make the process easier. Here is a list of things to do: 

• Find your vehicle’s title, but do not sign it yet.
• If you have a loan on the vehicle, call your lender to find out how to arrange the sale.
• Visit your state’s DMV to learn what paperwork is necessary for transferring ownership. 
• Ask the DMV if the license plate stays with the vehicle once it’s sold.
• Download and print the necessary paperwork or get copies from the DMV. 
• Pay for a vehicle history report so you can show the report to prospective buyers. 

Step Two 

Research the fair market value of your vehicle so you can set an asking price. You can look up the value online using reliable car websites or look at local ads to find the prices of similar cars in the area. Set the asking price slightly above fair market value so you have some room to negotiate. 

Step Three

Give your vehicle curb appeal so buyers like your vehicle when they look at it. You can create curb appeal by cleaning all personal items out of the vehicle, washing the outside of the vehicle, and vacuuming the inside of the vehicle. If you have a newer or more expensive vehicle, it’s worth the cost to get it detailed by a professional. 

Step Four 

Create several ads that will sell your vehicle. Choose which website to place an ad with, since most sites serve different audiences. Create the ad after taking numerous quality photographs of your vehicle and entering information about your vehicle. Common information to provide includes yea, make, model, price, mileage, options, add-ons, and special details. Refrain from including any cliche phrases. 

Step Five 

Screen buyers as they contact you to save time and headaches. It’s helpful to create a different email account or use a free online phone number, rather than your private contact information. Let the calls go to voicemail and review them before responding to eliminate buyers who want to negotiate before even seeing the vehicle or buyers who don’t sound legitimate. 

Step Six 

Arrange a safe place to meet potential buyers so they can inspect your vehicle. You can let the buyer test drive your vehicle, but it’s best to go with them. Answer the buyer’s questions without pushing the sale. If the buyer wants the vehicle inspected by a mechanic, they should pay for it and you can arrange a time to take it to the shop.

Step Seven 

The last step is to close the deal with the buyer by negotiating and agreeing on a price. It’s best to only accept cash or a cashier’s check from the buyer. If you still have a loan on the vehicle, you may need to close the sale at your bank. Otherwise, you can sign and date the title, provide a bill of sale, and file a release of liability. 

Here at Tom Kadlec Kia, we want selling your car to be a fast, easy, and stress-free experience. We buy vehicles with you in mind by offering a fair market value and making the process as simple as possible. If you have questions about selling your car to Tom Kadlec Kia, please contact us, we’d love to talk to you. 

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