Did you know that, on average, it takes 60 days to sell a car? Not everyone can afford to wait for that long. The quickest way is to sell your car in Dubai, UAE is to sell it to a dealer, however, you are likely to get 25-40% less than the car’s true market value. After all, the dealer also has to make money to pay for their fancy showrooms. CarSwitch pros have put together this handy guide to help you sell your car in Dubai, UAE quickly while getting the most value for your ride.
- Advertise aggressively: If you’re in a hurry to sell your car, then free postings won’t do the trick. You should consider paying for advertisements on classified sites or Facebook to reach a larger number of buyers. The more you advertise, the quicker you’ll be able to find a buyer. However, listing your car for just 45 days can cost you AED 400 on a site like Dubizzle!
- Set an attractive price: Do some research on online platforms like CarSwitch to determine the market value of your used car. To state the obvious, you can sell your car more quickly by setting its price towards the lower end of the range. An attractively priced car will get more eyeballs when someone sorts the car listing by price! CarSwitch’s car valuator can make things easy by helping you find the market value of your car.
- Jazz up your car: The look of your car can play a huge role in attracting buyers. You’d be surprised by how professional cleaning and polishing can instantly transform the look of your car. So, invest a few hundred dirhams in fixing minor visual blemishes. Want to really spruce it up? These tips can help.
- Prepare your paperwork in advance: You won’t be able to sell your car in the UAE if there are any outstanding fines or loan. Many sellers make the mistake of finding a buyer and then risk losing the deal because the buyer doesn’t want to wait for loan clearance. So clear loans & fines a few weeks before you start to advertise the car. Remember, clearing a loan can easily take a week!
- Do the buyer’s homework: Step into the shoes of the buyer for a few minutes and think what you can do on their behalf to accelerate the process. Most buyers would hire someone to inspect the car before they buy it. You can get your car inspected and provide a detailed report using a service like CarSwitch. Also, you can gather documents to prove timely maintenance and validity of your car’s warranty (if applicable).
Looking for a way to save time and avoid the hassles involved in selling a car? CarSwitch can help! Just tell us about your car and we’ll take it from there!
