BUYER
If I see a vehicle I like, where do I obtain the information I need?
At the lot, you can pull detailed information from the ?24-Hour Salesman? window dispenser on the vehicle. It also provides contact information for the owner. Vehicle picture and information is also shown on the lot?s web site.
How can I see the interior and start the vehicle?
We can help you with that. Our lot staff can open the vehicle to show you its interior and allow you to listen to it run.
What about test driving?
In many cases, depending upon owner permission and state laws, we can facilitate test driving a vehicle. You must be over the age of 21, show a valid drivers license and proof of insurance. One of our lot staff will accompany you. You and the owner may prefer that the owner accompany you on a test drive, so you are then able to discuss the vehicle directly with the owner.
How do I negotiate the purchase?
You negotiate your purchase directly with the owner. We can show you how to handle the Bill of Sale, title transfer and financial transaction correctly.
Can I have the vehicle mechanically checked out?
Yes, you would make those arrangements with the vehicle owner. Check with our lot staff as they may have referrals for you.
How can I determine if the price of the vehicle is reasonable?
We can help you obtain either an NADA or Kelley Blue Book valuation of the vehicle you are interested in purchasing. Having that as a base, you are better able to determine if there are reasons the vehicle is worth more or less.
Can you help me with financing and an extended warranty?
Many of our lots are able to provide financing referrals and sell extended warranty contracts. The Home Page on the web site for the particular lot will indicate if these services are offered at that location.
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SELLER
How does your Park & Sell program work?
You bring the vehicle you are selling to our lot and rent a display space to expose your vehicle to the buying public. Our fee covers a 4-week period of time, and we advertise for you and list your vehicle, with picture, on our web site.
What about showing my vehicle to a potential buyer?
By providing us with a set of keys, we can open the vehicle and start it up for an interested buyer. If you like, and if state laws allow, we can also facilitate test drives.
In that case, we require the potential buyer be over the age of 21, show a valid drivers license and proof of insurance. One of our lot staff will accompany the driver.
Is Owner?s Auto Mart a car dealer?
No, in most states, our Park & Sell lots are not required to be dealers. We do not negotiate your sale and charge you a commission when it sells.
How long will it take to sell my vehicle?
Our customers have sold their vehicles from within 10 minutes to never! The average selling time is 2.5 weeks . . . faster than advertising alone can do for you.
What makes the difference between selling and not selling?
The right price is of prime importance. We can help you value your vehicle with NADA or Kelley Blue Book appraisals.
Appearance and condition. Is your vehicle clean and mechanically sound?
High mileage. Price and mechanical soundness are especially important if you vehicle has high mileage.
Type of vehicle. Certain vehicles are more marketable and in higher demand; some are more seasonal; others have fewer interested buyers (such as luxury vehicles or sports cars).
With our experience, we can help you determine how best to present your vehicle.
Will I receive a lot of calls from interested buyers?
Expect fewer calls than is typical from a newspaper ad . . . usually 3 or less. There are three reasons for this:
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