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Selling a car

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Juststopamoment · 27/11/2017 12:58

I'm trying to sell my 10 year old Golf. I got an offer of £1600 but I can see that the same car (make, age and mileage are the same) is being sold at the same garage for £3500. Its because of the paintwork: there are scratches and some marks (looks like someone put sun cream on it, not me). Does that sound like a reasonable mark down? How much would it cost to respray bits of it? Ballpark figure. Internally its perfect. Everything works and its had the air conditioning serviced recently and MOT and service are not due until late next year. Its also got a new battery. Thanks.

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Juststopamoment · 27/11/2017 13:00

Sorry. Didn't realise my other thread has the same name and I can't see how to change it.

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Wolfiefan · 27/11/2017 13:03

So it's not a private sale? They will want to make money on it. They will offer you less than they think they can get. Are you trading in?
Is it the same model?
If it isn't the same condition that will also affect it.

Juststopamoment · 27/11/2017 13:32

No just selling it as I've got my Dad's car now. Its selling to a garage. Just wondering if pricing it £2000 less that the one they have is reasonable. Its exactly the same model but mine seems to be in worse condition. I can't see the other one. Only saw the pic.

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Wolfiefan · 27/11/2017 13:41

But the price they paid for the car won't be what it's on sale for on the forecourt.

parrotonmyshoulder · 27/11/2017 13:51

Sounds reasonable. Sell privately if you want to make more.

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