Precautions when selling your car?

[Old Salt]

I'm going to 'probably' soon try to sell a Renault Scenic, Expression, 1.6 Petrol, 32,000 miles, Air Con, manual 5 speed, bought new in 2000, with a Complete Renault Dealer Service History. Estimate I will list it at �3,300.00 or first nearest offer, but I'm not sure what the current market value is.

My question is, how do you ensure that the buyer is genuine and the best way to make sure you get the money? I have heard all sorts of stories about good cheques found to be 'rubber' after three weeks - don't see how that's possible? And a multitude of other cons.

Any advice will be gratefully appreciated.

Last sold a car privately in 1985.
Old Salt

[SlackAlice]

Check on www.autotrader.co.uk put your car specs in and see what prices come up.

For the amount your thinking off, cash (real money!) is the answer. Cheques of any description are a no no, unless the buyers prepared to pay for 'special clearance' from your bank.

[Old Salt]

Thanks for the advice SlackAlice

I wasn't sure about asking for cash these days.

The last time I sold a car, I met the guy at the bank, got the cash, I paid it into my account, gave him the log book and we went our separate ways.

Old Salt