How much can I get for my used car?
This is usually one of the first questions that comes up. How much your used car is worth depends on several factors: the make, model, engine, mileage, and age are the most important things that affect depreciation and value.
Which brands hold their value best?
Some brands depreciate more than others. Brands that traditionally hold their value well include practical family cars such as Skoda, VW, Kia, Toyota, Ford, and Opel. But premium brands like Audi also tend to hold their value well.
External factors can also cause prices for a particular brand to drop suddenly. For example, Saab prices fell significantly after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Compare prices of similar used cars on AutoUncle
There are several ways to check car prices and arrive at a fair valuation. On AutoUncle you can find all used cars for sale, making it easy to get an overview of what similar cars are listed for. The most reliable method is to find cars for sale that are similar to yours and see what they are priced at. If your car is a 2.0 diesel estate, it's important that you primarily compare it with other diesel estates of the same make and model.
Keep in mind that the prices you see on AutoUncle are asking prices — not what a dealer would pay for your car. If you sell your car to a dealer, remember that the dealer typically needs to prepare, service, and advertise the car, as well as make a profit on it.
How long does it take to sell a used car?
Once you've found out what similar cars cost, you need to decide how quickly you want to sell. AutoUncle's data shows a direct correlation between a car's asking price and how quickly it sells. Many sellers are tempted by the idea of a high price and try to list their car above market value, hoping someone will bite. AutoUncle does not recommend this approach.
Data from AutoUncle shows that, as a rule of thumb, you can sell your car 2–3 times faster if you set it at a 'good' or 'great price' rather than listing it as 'expensive' or 'overpriced'.
AutoUncle recommends setting your asking price at 'Fair Price' or better.
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On AutoUncle you can see how long current used cars have been listed for sale, which gives you a sense of how long it might take to sell your car.