Need to get a 7 seater so plan on selling my car. Overall the car has caused me no problems. Serviced regularly. The only problem with the car is cosmetic. Both sides have alot of scratches and one small dent on one side. Is it worth my while repairing the body work before trying to sell?
It is an 01 car maybe worth 2000 - 2500 in good condition. Was going to sell it privately. If i sold it "as is" am i being too hopefull in asking 1000 for it? Any advice appreciated.
I wouldn't bother. Most realistic buyers expect some scratches after 7 years, unless it's a very sought after or high spec. car.
Some might use it as a negotiating ploy alright but don't listen to them. It would probably cost you more to fix it up than the extra couple of 100 euro you might get for nice bodywork.
In that case definitely don't repair. Not many cars depreciate as much as this one - you'll probably get very cheeky low offers as it is and not much higher ones even if it was perfect.
If I leave the scrape on the rear wheel arch, how should I go about advertising the car? Should I mention the scrape in the advert or even show it in a photo?