Where to sell a car thats been bashed
Where to sell a car thats been bashed
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Thankyou4calling

Original Poster:

10,925 posts

201 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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I want to sell my Chrysler. It runs well, very nice to drive, well, as nice as they can be. Issue is the passenger frontwing is bashed beyond repair. Should I get it done or try to sell as is. Would a visit to WBAC be a waste of time or would a private buyer take it on. Not looking for big money on the car just to move it on.

falkster

4,258 posts

231 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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I doubt WBAC would buy it.

Stick it on eBay and be honest, you'll be surprised what you'd get for a shed. Someone's eyes will light up thinking they can make a minter for a few hundred quid.

EDLT

15,421 posts

234 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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Picture of the damage? If it looks like it just needs replacement panels then try an ebay advert (note that I didn't say auction) or gumtree, there are always people looking for a car they can fix up.

Thankyou4calling

Original Poster:

10,925 posts

201 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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Thanks for the info. It's not really a shed. 2007 Chryler 300c and well looked after BUT definitely in need of a wing. Should I get it done an advertise at the market rate or maybe as is but with a margin (say £750) for the repair.

Adrian E

3,355 posts

204 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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Get a proper quote for repair (prob less than £500 if just the wing) and balance resale of a mint car not needing repair against the hassle - price accordingly and give it a try. If it doesn't sell as is then spend the money and try again. Bare in mind that if you're looking at cars advertised they won't be making the asking price unless they're disappearing quickly so need to fudge likely haggle on price into equation

redgriff500

28,982 posts

291 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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You will make most money on a decent car by having the car repaired first.

95% of non trade buyers simply won't buy a damaged car.

Different on a £300 snotter.

s3fella

10,524 posts

215 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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eBay it. Someone will fancy a bargain and get a secondhand wing for it and bodge it up.