What is the fair price for my used car?

"But I’ve seen similar cars on the market at the price I set", is a phrase we often hear.

Here’s what you need to keep in mind:

The similar cars on the market are likely:

• Listed by professional dealerships, which can command higher prices than private sellers thanks to the trust their status inspires and the warranties they provide.

• Still "listed", meaning not sold.

In other words, they represent a maximum or even above-maximum price.

The SellYourCars team is here to guide you through the process. For every listing, we conduct a detailed and personalized market study and share it with you to help maximize your chances of a successful sale.

Here’s a non-exhaustive list of criteria to consider when setting your price:

• The year of your vehicle

• Mileage

• Existing damage

• Estimated repair costs

• Supply and demand for that specific model

Disagreeing with the market value? Here are your options:

• Fight reality and postpone your sale: It’s hard to accept a loss, but delaying your decision will only make things worse. Market prices tend to decrease over time, widening the gap.

• Try to sell to private buyers on web portals: While this may seem like a way to raise your selling price, in reality, selling a leased vehicle to a private buyer is complicated and time-consuming. And as mentioned, prolonging the sale period rarely helps.

• Sell to a professional dealer: Although trade-in prices are generally lower than retail prices, selling to a dealership makes the process much easier. The price difference is justified as professionals cover the risk, logistics, and repair costs, on top of their margin.

What we offer:

Selling your car to a professional remains the safest and most advantageous option. SellYourCars helps you get the best possible price by putting dozens of dealers in competition through a blind bidding process.

Get a personalized estimate online or in person with our Car-Check service. Fill out our form now and discover the best price for your car! https://sellyourcars.ch/en/vendre