Hi All,
I've not posted much since i sold my 350z but I have been involved in creating a new website for selling your car to the trade (www.direct2dealers.co.uk) and as car enthusiasts I thought you might be interested. The website gives an alternative to selling via the current methods of the classifieds, trade-in or using a ‘cash for any car’ service. Here is why it is different to each;
Classifieds – Rather than putting up a phone number and potential buyers getting in touch, when you use direct2dealers the deal is arranged entirely through the website. When you list your car you are asked for all the information car dealers require to value the car and they then make you offers based on this information. Once a deal is agreed you either drop off the car or they collect it. This means that once listed you don’t need to be available to take calls or viewing. It also means avoiding the potentially awkward situation of confirming the buyer has insurance for test drives.
Trade-in – Obviously this is one of the most convenient ways to sell your car, although sometimes the car you’re selling isn’t really of interest to the dealer. direct2dealers gives you the chance to find a garage that does want your car therefore can give you a better price.
‘Cash for any car’ service – Many of these services buy your car and put it straight in to auctions for the trade to buy. direct2dealers does exactly what it says on the tin and gives you the chance to sell direct to the dealers. Reducing the chain cuts costs and this means some of the savings can be passed on to you.
It is free to list your car and view your offers so if you are considering selling it could be worth checking it out.
I’m currently in the Lakes and my internet access is a bit patchy but I’ll do my best to keep checking on this post.
Chris.