How to Prepare Your Car for Sale in Punta Gorda, FL

Selling your car may seem daunting, but here at Gettel Lincoln, we make it a breeze. On top of that, we’ll give you a great price for your ride so you can leave our dealership with cash in hand or use our offer toward a new or pre-owned vehicle in our inventory. If you’re curious about how much you could potentially receive from selling your ride, we provide the Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer . This is an estimate of what we’ll pay for your car.

Preparing Your Car for Sale

You see your car everyday, so it can be easy to miss the small stuff. That’s why we want to help you understand what to look for as you prepare to sell it. We evaluate your vehicle’s value based on an array of details, including its age, trim, features, desirability and condition. Don’t worry, as some of these things are simply out of your control. However, improving small details and cosmetic areas of your car can boost its value. Continue reading to discover how you can revamp your vehicle so that it’s ready to be showcased.

Interior Cleaning and Detailing

Cleaning and detailing your car can make the biggest difference in its appearance. You can hire a professional to get the job done, or you could roll up your sleeves and do it yourself if you’re looking to save money. Either way, we recommend focusing on these key areas:

Remove all personal items and trash from the car.
Vacuum the carpet and upholstery thoroughly.
If the floor mats are stained, you can wash them with carpet shampoo.
Wash the windows and windshield inside and out.
Pull twigs and leaves out from the area where the wipers sit.
Check the trunk for any belongings.
Ensure that the spare tire, car jack and tools are all in their proper places.
Want to take it to the next level? Polish your tires and rims for extra sparkle and shine.

Exterior Refurbishments

Like we’ve previously mentioned, the small details matter. They may not seem like a big deal, but small scratches and dents could negatively impact the vehicle’s value estimate. If there’s a small chip in the paint, you can easily touch it up. However, if there are large areas that have extensive damage, you don’t want to overspend to repair them. We recommend selling your car as-is if the restoration comes with a hefty price.

Minor Repairs and Replacements

Taking care of minor repairs and replacements could also be beneficial when it comes time to sell your car. Any upcoming services, such as an oil change, would be a good thing to take care of beforehand. But if you need something major such as a new engine, we recommend selling it as-is.

Removing Customizations

Don’t forget to remove those bumper stickers that you got from your road trip adventures. While they’re fun, you’ll want to restore your vehicle to its original state as much as possible. Don’t break your back trying to refurbish it though — if there are any major modifications, just let us know about them when you bring your car in.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our team will be happy to help, and we can’t wait to give you a great offer for your car. Gettel Lincoln is located at 2021 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 , serving the automotive needs of our neighbors from Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice and Fort Myers.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.