NAVIGATION
Introduction
Step 1: Know the Market
Step 2: Price Your Car Competitively
Step 3: Give Your Car "Curb Appeal"
Step 4: Where to Advertise Your Car
Step 5: Create Ads That Sell
Step 6: Showing Your Car
Step 7: Negotiate For Your Best Price
Step 8: Handling Complications
Step 9: Finalize the Sale
Step 10: After the Sale
Checklist

PHOTOS
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When selling your car, do everything correctly so you will have no doubts or misgivings once the transaction is complete.


Selling Tips

10 Steps to Selling Your Car
Step 10: After the Sale
By Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice Editor
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In most states, the condition of a used car for sale is considered "as is" and no warranty is provided or implied. Therefore, if the car breaks down after you have sold it, you are under no obligation to refund the buyer's money or pay to have it repaired. If you have sold a car to someone who took it for inspection at a garage and the mechanic found nothing wrong with it, you have done all you can to protect yourself and the buyer.

The best way to feel peace of mind after selling your used car is to make sure you did everything correctly. This means being open about the condition of the car before the sale and timely and complete in transferring DMV paperwork after the sale.

When done correctly, selling a used car can be a win-win situation. You have turned your used car into cash and provided reliable transportation for the next owner. Focus on the benefits to both parties and you are likely to have a smooth and profitable experience.

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