Selling a vehicle can be a challenging experience and a very emotional one for that matter. You might be selling your car for extra money or maybe are looking to upgrade to a better model. Whatever the case may be, it is never easy to make a sale, especially when it come to your very first.

Here are a few tips on how to close that sale and get a good deal for yourself.

Analyze the market carefully: Unless you have luxury sports convertible or a luxury vehicle, nobody is going to give that car another look unless you spend the requisite time and effort making it ready of the sale. There are a number of vehicles which are in demand during some months and certain brands which are always in demand. Check the market deals being made regularly to see where your vehicle stands.

Price matters: Price definitely makes all the difference; your car has to be good enough for the price that you are asking for it. You can easily determine your cars worth online on a number of popular book value websites.

Paperwork: Any potential customer will be interested only when you have all the necessary paperwork ready at the time of the sale. Customers would want paperwork related to insurance, any maintenance records for the vehicle, the official pink slip for the car and of course, technical documentation. A general collection of paperwork includes the title, bill of sale from when you purchased it, routine maintenance records, release of liability from any pending loans or finances taken for the vehicle, warranty documents amongst others.

Carry out a good maintenance: Before you try and contact potential buyers, or have some interested parties come and take a look at your car, get your car washed, waxed. Take the car through a nice car wash and make it look as good as new, looks matter.

Advertise properly: In today’s digital age, advertisements are key. The more convincing the ad is, the better are your chances of making a sale. Use social networking to advertise on social media websites, get info about your car out and have people take a peek at some of the best photographs you could take of your vehicle.

Overall, your approach will make all the difference while making the sale. Be flexible, hear the person out, take into consideration what he wants for the price he is offering and vice versa.