How
To Make Money With Used Cars!
by: C.L. Spartalis
One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average
consumer purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost
of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase affordable used
cars.
There is a Massive opportunity to earn an excellent income. Help fill
this high demand for quality used cars at affordable prices. When starting
out you should focus on cars under the $4,000 range.
Do some research and find out what the most popular best selling cars
in your area are. By staying in the lower price ranges with these popular
vehicles you will be in a higher demand market since more people can
afford these vehicles than higher priced more expensive cars, this will
make it much easer to sell quickly for a profit.
You make your money when you buy, this is an important key to your success.
You will need to pay wholesale price or below less the cost of any needed
repairs, and other expenses ie: detailing, newspaper ads, etc. Once
you know the wholesale price, less repair costs and expenses, you will
know how much you can pay for a car. If you buy it right you wll be
able to sell it at a profit and still give the buyer a great deal.
One of the most important things you can do to purchase a used cars
at bargain prices is to do your homework. You should check your local
classified ads and see what the asking price is for the type of vehicle
that you are in the market for.
Make sure to get the high and low Blue Book and wholesale prices on
the vehicle that you are interested in. Here are some excellent sources
for getting pricing:
NADA GUIDES - www.nadaguides.com
KELLEY BLUE BOOK - www.kbb.com
EDMUNDS - www.edmunds.com
Other resources to check with is CARFAX. They can supply you with the
vehicle history report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
has a research area to check recall history on cars. We recommend that
you have the vehicle you are interested in purchasing be inspected by
your own mechanic prior to purchase.
Newspaper Classified Ads are an excellent place to find cars at well
below retail prices. Many of these people will be happy to sell their
used cars for several hundred dollars more than what was quoted by the
dealer and you will end up with an EXCELLENT BUY!
Online Auctions can be a great place to find bargains. You can shop
right from the comfort of your own home. Look for auctions with no reserve,
these auctions dont have a minimum price before they will sell.
Public Car Auctions are open to the general public and do not require
you to have a Dealers License. Public auctions can be an excellent
place to purchase cars at wholesale prices. Some of these auctions are:
Auction Repossessions of Credit Unions, Banks & Lending Institutions.
Some public auctions also auction Police and Local Municipalities, City,
State, & County vehicles.
Estate and Bankruptcy Auctions can be a very good place to purchase
vehicles at wholesale prices. These auctions are usually advertised
in newspaper classified section or handled by Probate Estate Auctioneers.
Government Auctions are an excellent source for bargin vehicles. They
include vehicles from DEA drug raid seizures, FBI, IRS, U.S. Customs
Auctions, Department of Defense, General Services Auctions, Resolution
Trust Corporation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
U.S. Postal Services.
Rental Car Companies often sell their fleet of cars by auction. They
can be a great source of cars. Contact these large companies and inquire.
Dealer Auctions can be one of the best sources to cars at below wholesale
prices. Most of these auctions require that you have a dealers
license. These auctions include lease cars, trade-ins, rentals, and
fleet vehicles.
Stay away from used cars that need major mechanical repairs or body
work. Look for good, dependable cars, if the pait is a little dull or
the rug is dirty, you can detail, polish and wax the car and clean the
carpet. Replace the floor mats if needed. By doing a few hours of work,
you can make your car worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars more.
By having a clean care, inside and out, you will attract more buyers
that will be willing to pay you top dollar for your car.
When your car is ready to sell, you can place and ad in your local newspaper's
classified section, or you can place your ad on the internet and reach
a wider audience. CARS.COM and AUTOBYTEL.COM has a lot of traffic and
is enexpensive. Selling cars through online auctions has also become
very popular. It has become one of the easiest, fastest, and most cost
effective methods to reach your target audience of hundreds and even
thousands of people looking at your car. EBAYMOTORS.COM or AUCTIONYOURAUTOS.COM
are both online auction sites.
Most states require that you have a Dealer's License when you buy and
sell vehicles for profit. Check with your states Department of Motor
Vehicles or Department of Public Safety for more information on how
to obtain a Dealer's License. It is important to consult with your attorney,
insurance agent, accountant, and other government officials to determine
what permits, licenses, records, insurance policies, etc., are required.
About The Author
C.L.Spartalis is the publisher of The of How To Turn Used Cars Into
Ca$h With Your Computer. No Inventory Required.
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