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5 Tips to Remember When Selling Your Car in Tunisia6 min read

By Editorial Staff January 31, 2021
Written by Editorial Staff January 31, 2021
Sell your car in Tunisia

Selling a used car in Tunisia is a time-consuming process and can be a daunting task as sellers have to take countless factors into consideration.

When selling a car privately, car sellers must determine the realistic resale value of their vehicle, find a suitable car selling platform or dealer, negotiate with car buyers and take care of the financial transactions.

For first-time car sellers, this process can be even more difficult due to their lack of experience and perhaps, limited understanding of the automobile industry in Tunisia.

To learn how you can sell your used car quickly and conveniently in Tunisia, we have made this article that lists the most helpful tips that can make selling a used car easier for car sellers.

#1. Determining your Car’s Value

If ever the decision is taken and you are going to sell your car, the first thing that you would need to do is, to simply determine the value of the car.

If you are an inexperienced seller and you do not know much about the automotive industry, there is a big risk that you will end up overestimating or underestimating the resale value of your car.

You may have a price in mind after comparing it with prices of similar cars available on classified websites. However, this is not quite a practical choice to follow. The classifieds listings usually reflect the expectations of car owners and do not represent the actual prices of used vehicles.

Suggested Read: 5 Used Cars You Should Never Buy in Tunisia

For the accurate estimation of your car’s residual value, you should take advice from an automotive expert, perhaps a mechanic or someone who is truly knowledgeable about the automotive industry. In addition, look at several similar cars available on Tunisian Facebook selling groups, and take notes from the classified websites. This way, you will pretty much have a very reasonable resale value of your car.

#2. Keep All your Documents in Order

While you get the price determined, do not forget the documentation part. For a clean transaction, all documents of your used car are necessary, to prove that the inputs given by you are authentic. The mandatory documents include the car check and insurance papers, and that any fines, if ever, are paid.

#3. Prepare your Vehicle

The valuation of a car is a one of the major steps, but, it is also important to prepare your car before showing it to a serious prospective buyer.

The way your car looks will definitely influence the buyer’s decision to go through with the sale or not. In short, make sure that you check your car thoroughly to figure out the cleaning and repair requirements.

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You need to have a good judgment about what will cost less yet add value and what will be costly without having any major significance. If you see some minor damages like dents, scratches, or ripped paint, it is best to get them fixed. Getting these small repairs done can make a major difference to your vehicle’s potential market value.

Suggested Read: What Makes TUNISIA One of the Most Expensive Countries to Buy a Car

#4. Decide how you are Going to Sell your Car

The option you use to sell your car has a big role to play in determining how successful you will be to sell your car at a fair price without any hassle. There are three ways to go about it that include car dealerships, classified websites and Facebook selling groups, and specialist car buying individuals.

If you decide to sell your car privately, you can either go to a dealer or classified websites and Facebook selling groups. In both cases, you will have to handle the entire car selling process yourself. This can bring in a lot of hassle and stress and can be a time-consuming process, but it is still one of the best options, if you have the time and efforts. Selling your car privately can also be tricky because there is always a huge risk of frauds in private sales as several people with fraudulent intentions can approach you.

Selling a used car in Tunisia.

Selling a car through professional dealers can also be challenging especially for inexperienced car sellers. Dealers mostly offer low prices for used cars and selling a car through a professional dealership can result in a financial loss for car sellers.

The other option you have is selling your car through a specialist car buying individual that can take care of the entire process for you. Keep in mind that these individuals are not professional car buying companies, but dedicated persons who aer knowledgeable about the market, and are doing this activity, either full-time or part-time along with their main jobs. They will ensure to offer you a fair market price for your vehicle while ensuring a fast, convenient, and transparent process, if ever, the individual you are dealing with is trustworthy and a real specialist car buying guy.

#5. Be Ready to Negotiate

If you opt for a car dealership or classified website/Facebook selling groups, you should be well-prepared for lengthy negotiations to get a fair price for your vehicle. While it is easier to negotiate with car buyers, it can be extremely difficult to find a serious buyer through classified websites and Facebook.

Selling a used car in Tunisia

Dealers, on the other hand, can pose a serious challenge when it comes to negotiating for a fair price of your car. Car dealers can easily trick car sellers into selling their vehicles at low prices due to their experience and professional negotiation skills.


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