WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR CAR

1. Check your MOT

A car that has an MOT that's due to expire within three months of its sale could decrease its value. If you choose to trade your car in, it is possible to sell your car with as little as two week's MOT remaining on the day of inspection, but if a private buyer is looking at purchasing a vehicle and they are aware that they will have to pay for an MOT shortly after, as well as any issues it may reveal, they are likely to offer less money as a result.



When trading your car in, they will check the MOT status of the car ahead of any appointments. If, you are selling privately you will need to provide a record of the car's MOT history for the buyer, so make sure your MOT certificates are in order.



2. Refresh your tyres

Your vehicle should always be roadworthy and safe to drive. That means tyres that are in good condition are important when selling used cars. Before you sell you should make sure the tread depth is legal (at least 1.6mm) and replace any tyres that are not legal or close to being so.



Tyres should also be correctly inflated so they can be test driven safely, while da...