How to Prepare Your Car for Sale

A private sale requires you to do a lot of work in preparation - from detailing and mechanical inspections to gathering maintenance records and navigating potential buyers. Save time and money by choosing CarCash, where we make it easier to sell your car.

Advantages of Selling to CarCash - You Don't Have to Do All the Traditional Prep Work

With CarCash, it's quicker and easier to sell your vehicle. That's because you don't have to deal with the hassle - and the cost - of getting your vehicle ready to appeal to private buyers. Get a straightforward, competitive offer for your car while eliminating much of the prep work, as highlighted below.

Mechanical Inspection - Not Required at CarCash

Buyers want to know of any mechanical issues, turning an inspection into a car selling prerequisite. The lack of a mechanical inspection can deter buyers in a private sale. But if you're selling to CarCash, you don't need to get an inspection from a mechanic. Our team will handle any necessary mechanical evaluations as a part of our appraisal process.

Costly repairs from a mechanical inspection can set you back in a private sale. With CarCash, you can keep that money in your pocket.

Detailing - Save Yourself the Elbow Grease

Private buyers expect your car to look its best. Professional detailing can cost hundreds of dollars, while rolling up your sleeves and handling the work yourself requires a fair amount of elbow grease - not to mention your time. From the tire sidewalls to the dashboard and seats of the cabin, there are countless elements you'll want to thoroughly clean.

But choose CarCash, and you won't have to do all of the scrubbing, vacuuming, washing, polishing, and waxing yourself. While your vehicle should be clean when selling to us, it's not necessary to make the car spotless.

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Detailing is not required, but the CarCash team does appreciate a vehicle with a clean interior and presentable exterior. Be sure to remove all personal items from your car before your appraisal.

Gathering Service Records - Save Yourself the Energy

Gathering your service records ahead of a private sale can be exhausting. Potential buyers may want to know your vehicle's full maintenance history. Avoid the headaches of digging up maintenance records from several years past and save yourself the time with CarCash.

You don't need a complete service record to sell to CarCash; just bring your car title and hand in the keys.

Avoid Endless Negotiations with Potential Buyers

If you're looking for a private buyer, your work is only just beginning - get ready to advertise your car on online platforms and filter through messages with potential buyers. That's one of several reasons to choose CarCash. You don't have to take photos of your car and promote it through several marketplaces. We'll buy your car in Houston and pay you top dollar! Get an immediate cash offer from a real person who knows cars and cares about giving you a fair deal.

CarCash is the Better Way to Sell Your Car in Houston

Are you ready to sell your car in Houston? Avoid the hassle of a private sale and with CarCash, Houston's preferred car buying center. We ensure a seamless process when you're ready to hand in the keys. Simply bring your car title and essential paperwork, and our team will take care of the rest.