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When it’s time to sell the car, eHow’s got expert How Tos and advice to make sure a used vehicle fetches top dollar on the market. From guidance on making the initial appraisal to selling the vehicle online, eHow’s got the process covered. Selling a car to a dealership and interested in researching trade-in values? With eHow’s help, unload that used car with the confidence of a veteran auto salesman.

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How to flip cars for profit

By Driverinmyhead

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So you or someone you know is handy with automobiles? Why not make a few bucks, or at least work your way up to a nice car?!.. more »

How to Increase Your Car's Resale Value

By nmg12345

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Five ways to get as much as possible at trade-in time: If you only plan to keep your car a few years, then it's in your best interest to keep its resale value as high as possible -- after all, that's more money to put down on your next new car. ... more »

How to Sell Your BMW on Craigslist

By RLRhodes

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Do you have a car, like the older BMW convertible in the picture, that you want to sell? Do you want good advertising for minimum cost? Try selling your vehicle on Craigslist; it's easy and best of all, it's free... more »

How to Sell Your Used Car

By jenna44288

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Selling a used car on your own can bring you more money than trading it in. However, in order to maximize your potential profit, you must follow a few steps first... more »

How to Sell Your Vehicle Quickly on Craigslist.com

By BSMartin

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A lot of us have tried to buy or sell something on Craigslist.com. And many of us have tried to sell a vehicle on Craigslist with little or no success. So what separates those who sell their vehicles quickly from everyone else. As a person ... more »

How to Use Kelley Blue Book to Assess a Car's Value

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Kelley Blue Book has become an industry standard for determining the values of cars in America. Whether new or old, cars from every manufacturer are represented in the Kelley Blue Book, and the book's website features a huge database that is ... more »

How to Get Back Your New Car Smell

By talithabing

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Unpleasant odors in your vehicle can make you and your passengers miserable, especially on long commutes. Auto detailing can be expensive, but it is not very difficult or time consuming to make your car smell like you just drove it off the lot... more »

How to Make Money Selling Car Parts from Your Car

By ChrisMorgan

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Do you have working car parts you no longer need? Lenses? Hubcaps? Lamps? Don't throw them away. You can make money selling your car's used parts... more »

How to Make Money Selling Used Auto Parts on Ebay

By *Janet Ford

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A red hot market that is not being taken advantage of to it's full potential. It won't matter how many people get in on it, it won't saturate the market. One woman I know of makes an average of $10K per MONTH with this idea... more »

How to Place an Ad to Sell a Car Online

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Internet has changed the way we do many things, particularly buying and selling used items. These days, selling a car doesn’t necessarily mean putting an advertisement in the local paper and hoping that you’ll be able to sell within a few ... more »

How to Sell a Diesel Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Diesel cars get some of the best gas mileage of any vehicles on the road. The gas mileage of diesel and biodiesel cars are so good that even hybrid cars often can't compete. To sell a diesel car, the gas mileage issue is just one of many virtues ... more »

How to sell a Monster Truck

By John Wirchnianski

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Monster Trucks are Hot to look at but you might be limited by your potential market. No matter the price of gas there is a market out there in pursuit of a hobby in owning a unique vehicle... more »

How to Sell your Car

By meemee67

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Maybe you can't afford it, maybe you need the money or you want a newer car. What ever the reason is, selling your car shouldn't be a huge headache. Relax, here are some tips that should be helpful in the process... more »

How to Sell Your Car Overseas

By LuggageGal

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Don’t let America’s lagging economy stand between you and a car sale: It’s an auto seller’s market abroad! Discover the ways you can take advantage of the global market and avoid getting scammed... more »

How to Tips for Selling your Car

By acole

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Need to sell your car. Here are some tips to help you along the way... more »

How to Change Vehicle Ownership

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in every state in the United States requires that any time a vehicle changes ownership, proper legal notification must be made. The steps required to change vehicle ownership may vary slightly from one state ... more »

How to Get More Money When Selling Your Vehicle

By missymay

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Now that the economy isn't doing so well, people are downsizing their vehicles. If you need to sell your car here are some tips to get the most you can... more »

How to Get rid of your junk car

By smilesatme1

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As time goes by, our age grow old as the cars goes broke. And how would get rid of your non working vehicles? Some of my friends, they called a company that can take their car away for free and then they will get money. It's like free towing plus ... more »

How to Get Trade-In Car Online

By Allexe

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How to Get Trade-In Car Online. Free... more »

How to Give a Good Description of a Car for Sale

By eHow Cars Editor

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Boost your profit when selling a car by handling the transaction on your own. It is crucial to advertise the car effectively in order to solicit interest from buyers. An advertisement should include a thoughtful, enticing description of the ... more »

How to Keep Track of Automobile Expenses

By Wagen-Load-Pro

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Keeping track of maintenance costs of your vehicle is important. Besides your house payment, and other big ticket items, your vehicle costs are one of the most costly items in your budget. Your car mechanic probably earns more than your doctor! ... more »

How to Keep Trade-In Negotiations Separate From New Car Price Negotiations

By eHow Cars Editor

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Some new car dealers will "play with the numbers" when you are trying to trade in an old car on a new one. For instance, they may lower the price on the new car, but at the same time, give you less for your trade-in. You can keep these ... more »

How to Make Sure Auto Insurance Matches the Value of a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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When you look to get auto insurance you'll receive only a basic appraisal from the insurance agent. With this basic appraisal, however, it's tough to determine if the insurance accurately matches the value of the car. You can take steps, however, ... more »

How to Maximize a Car's Trade-In Value

By eHow Cars Editor

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Maximizing a car's trade-in value means more than giving it a decent wash. Focusing on details such as maintenance records, minor mechanical and cosmetic repairs and door dings and scratches may increase your car's trade-in value by hundreds, or ... more »

How to Negotiate With a Car Salesman

By Cougar1002

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Being good friends with a former general manager of a car dealership, I've learned a lot of both myths and facts about negotiating with car salesmen. These tips have saved my husband and I quite a bit of money over time, and I hope they will ... more »