Sell My Car
Why Sell Your Car to a Dealership?
People sell their cars for many reasons. Some want to upgrade to a newer model, while others need cash or are tired of an extra vehicle sitting idle and not being driven. Whatever the reason, selling your car to a dealership like Northside Nissan is far more lucrative than selling it yourself.
Selling to Northside Nissan gives you immediate access to our expertise. We buy and sell cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans every day, efficiently navigating the process so our customers can get in and out of our dealership as quickly as possible. Why not use this expertise to your advantage?
While many believe they'll earn more money by selling their vehicle privately, they don't realize the investment required or how it can significantly impact their profits. For example, consider the value of your time. Now, think about what it takes to prepare your vehicle for a private sale. You're responsible for ensuring your car makes a great first impression. This preparation typically includes cleaning your vehicle and making minor cosmetic improvements, like adding new floor mats or paying to have it professionally detailed to remove stains in the upholstery.
Once your car is ready, you're responsible for advertising it, sifting through potential buyers and scammers, and negotiating a fair price. Some buyers may request an inspection from a reputable mechanic or do everything possible to lower the price by looking for imperfections, like dents, dings, or scratches. Unfortunately, it can take months to find a serious buyer, and even then, your safety is at risk when you meet them to finalize the sale or ride with them during the test drive.
By selling to Northside Nissan, your investment is minimal because you don't have to prepare your vehicle to make a great first impression, nor do you have to worry about your safety. We want your vehicle as it is. There are no strings attached, which makes selling your car to us instantly gratifying and incredibly profitable because you're not forced to spend anything extra or waste your time.
What Do You Need to Do Before Selling Your Car?
Knowledge is power in any situation, so we encourage our customers to do their homework before anything else. For example, do you own your vehicle outright? Or, if your car is financed, do you know the remaining balance? Do you know how much your vehicle is worth? Answering these questions is critical before you sell your car.
If your vehicle is financed, it's essential to know how much it is currently worth and how much remains to be paid. Tools like AutoAppraise are consumer-friendly and help you value your vehicle based on its condition and location. This value gives you a starting point for negotiations when it's time to sell, but it also lets you know if now is the right time to sell. For example, if you owe more on your vehicle than it is worth, you risk putting yourself in a negative equity situation where you have to satisfy the balance on your loan.
Gathering this information is an essential step in preparing to sell your car. Once you've decided the time is right, then it's time to prepare your vehicle. Unlike selling it privately, you don't have to invest a lot of time or money. Instead, you can remove your belongings and gather anything that came with the car, like the owner's manual and any spare keys. You don't have to make any repairs; we'll handle that after the sale during the reconditioning process.
What Paperwork Do You Need?
We buy and sell cars every day, which is advantageous when it's time to sell your vehicle. Rather than scouring websites to determine what's legally required in Alberta to sell to a private buyer, you can rely on our expertise. What does that look like?
All you need to bring is your government-issued identification and car registration, which should already be in your vehicle. We'll complete the bill of sale, outlining the details of the sale and the condition of your car, truck, or SUV. This is everything Alberta requires to finalize the deal. However, the more information you bring, the better.
We encourage customers to bring more than the bare minimum to our dealership. For example, if you still have the owner's manual for your vehicle, make sure it's in the glovebox or easily accessible. Also, bring any maintenance records, warranty information, and other relevant paperwork. These documents are helpful and paint a more comprehensive picture of the vehicle's history.
