Our daily lives are inundated with choices. Which flavour of ice cream do you want and will that be a cup or a cone? How do you like your coffee – double shot or single shot? Which Netflix series to binge-watch – The Crown or Game of Thrones? Need to sell your car – private, trade-in or online route? You finally decide on the online route. (Good choice). But then you type the keywords: “Sell my car comparison” in the search box and you are faced with so many options.
Of the roughly 35,0000 conscious decisions we make every day, adding an online car selling option to your decision-making to-do list can be very overwhelming.
With online platforms mushrooming, the phrase, “I am selling my car online,” has become everyday lingo among all demographics, genders and ages groups in South Africa.
We are here to dissipate your panic and indecision around selling your car online and help you to make an informed and smart decision while still getting the best deal possible for your second-hand car or bakkie.
The ‘We will come to you’ option
At a cursory glance, many of the online platforms that will appear in your keyword search – “sell my car comparison” – will have the tagline, “We come to you.” On the surface, this sounds like a very convenient and user-friendly option. The online process is simple enough; just upload your car’s details and a sales consultant will arrange an inspection of your car – on locale – and offer you a valuation offer for your car.
Even if your security fears are allayed, you are still only ending up with only one non-negotiable offer which you can either accept or reject. (But be warned – there is also the added pressure of someone being on your property – in your face – ready to buy your car). If you do decline their offer, you are back to square one and will have to restart the process with another online car selling alternative – of which there are hundreds! (But if your car is standing on bricks in your backyard, then this is perhaps the way to go). 😉
The ‘We will buy your car’ option
This tagline will pop up in your “sell my comparison” search and it is very tempting as it ticks your first box – a guaranteed buyer for your car. The online process is similar to the above option when selling your used car; after submitting your car’s details and photos, you will be contacted with a one-time valuation which tends to be lower than the book value or trade-in value. Once again, you will have no negotiating power and you can take it or leave it. (But If you are desperate for a quick buck, then this may well be the solution for you). 😉
The ‘Our 1000s of dealers will bid on your car’ option
Do not overlook this innovative and obligation-free alternative that will show up in your “sell my car comparison” search. This offering places you, the seller, in a unique position of control and gives you negotiating power as well as guaranteeing you the best deal possible. You also get to leverage access to industry competitive offers and an online process that pushes the price of your vehicle up over a 24-hour period as pre-approved dealers bid against each other for your second-hand car or bakkie.
What is not to love about selling your car safely and easily online – anywhere, anytime and for the best cash price?
In fact, you can even complete the process while eating your favourite flavour of gelato and watch the bids come in while binge-watching the latest psychological thriller on Netflix or Showmax. You literally get to sit back and wait for the offer alerts and then you get to decide which bid (if any) to accept. And this can all happen while you continue doing what you love.
Cheers to selling your car online!
