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DoubleF · 06-16-2017, 09:03 AM

Check drivers license before letting guy drive and remember info. If he gets upset, just say you want to ensure he has proper documentation to drive vehicle. Most people don't get upset by this. Those that do give some red flags IMO.

I'd suggest driving the vehicle first when showing it. Taking them to an easy neighborhood or parking lot to test drive the car. Driving a vehicle they are not familiar in a neighborhood they are not familiar in can on occasion give you some close calls and quick scares.

If the other guy wants an inspection done, take it to the mechanic yourself. Don't give them the keys. Don't start inspection until mechanic has their info to bill them the inspection.

Clean obvious things like the dash, mud flaps and outside. Clean out all items other than the basics in your glove compartment and other compartments. You don't need to go nuts doing it. A touchless wash at a gas station, swiffer wiper for dust inside the car and an armor all wipe inside if you want a sheen shouldn't cost more than $20-30.

Make sure you're available to allow people to see the vehicle. If you're pretty much unavailable to show the vehicle, consider delaying your posting until you have a few evenings coming up you can show it

As #22 mentioned, list all the basic tech specs of the vehicle that everyone wants to know. Get good pics (not blurry) taken of the front, back, driver side, passenger side, dash, engine bay, trunk and back seats.

Pay off all amounts outstanding on the car/get rid of liens on the car.

Accept cash as primary option. Don't get cheque scammed. If the amount is a bit higher, certified cheque, but those can be scammed too.

Fill in the bill of sale. Copy for you, copy for them.

Talk to the registry after you sell. You might be able to recoup a little money if you have over half a year left or something like that (not sure minimum duration required).

Cancel insurance on car

Plates, keep them. I don't think you're even supposed to give them to the other guy even if you're lazy.

Clear your preprogrammed garage door codes (if any). Remove garage remote (if any). Remove parking passes/Banff pass etc. (if any).

Be patient. Don't feel bad refusing people on Kijiji for basic things like showing your vehicle etc. If you get a bad vibe, refusing to sell the vehicle is ok. Don't be too nice.

06-16-2017, 09:03 AM	#7
DoubleF Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	Check drivers license before letting guy drive and remember info. If he gets upset, just say you want to ensure he has proper documentation to drive vehicle. Most people don't get upset by this. Those that do give some red flags IMO. I'd suggest driving the vehicle first when showing it. Taking them to an easy neighborhood or parking lot to test drive the car. Driving a vehicle they are not familiar in a neighborhood they are not familiar in can on occasion give you some close calls and quick scares. If the other guy wants an inspection done, take it to the mechanic yourself. Don't give them the keys. Don't start inspection until mechanic has their info to bill them the inspection. Clean obvious things like the dash, mud flaps and outside. Clean out all items other than the basics in your glove compartment and other compartments. You don't need to go nuts doing it. A touchless wash at a gas station, swiffer wiper for dust inside the car and an armor all wipe inside if you want a sheen shouldn't cost more than $20-30. Make sure you're available to allow people to see the vehicle. If you're pretty much unavailable to show the vehicle, consider delaying your posting until you have a few evenings coming up you can show it As #22 mentioned, list all the basic tech specs of the vehicle that everyone wants to know. Get good pics (not blurry) taken of the front, back, driver side, passenger side, dash, engine bay, trunk and back seats. Pay off all amounts outstanding on the car/get rid of liens on the car. Accept cash as primary option. Don't get cheque scammed. If the amount is a bit higher, certified cheque, but those can be scammed too. Fill in the bill of sale. Copy for you, copy for them. Talk to the registry after you sell. You might be able to recoup a little money if you have over half a year left or something like that (not sure minimum duration required). Cancel insurance on car Plates, keep them. I don't think you're even supposed to give them to the other guy even if you're lazy. Clear your preprogrammed garage door codes (if any). Remove garage remote (if any). Remove parking passes/Banff pass etc. (if any). Be patient. Don't feel bad refusing people on Kijiji for basic things like showing your vehicle etc. If you get a bad vibe, refusing to sell the vehicle is ok. Don't be too nice. Last edited by DoubleF; 06-16-2017 at 09:05 AM.