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I have received a written offer to sell my used car to a local car dealer (used car section of a local Nissan dealer). I'm ok with the price offered and plan to close the deal tomorrow. The only concern I have is they told me it will take 2 - 3 business days before I receive the check. I am uncomfortable about them having possession of my car for those few days. Should I be concerned? Thoughts on this or other related experiences??
I agree with Idlewile. Go to Carmax too. It will only take 30 minutes tops for them to give you an offer. If it's less than the Nissan dealership, then don't take it. If it's more, then sell it to Carmax.
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Beware of the fine print. If they haven't seen and evaluated the car yet there could be a disclaimer and the actual final offer
could end up lower due to work it "needs".
Sell the car to either the Nissan dealer or the Carmax location, whichever offers the most money. Sign the bill of sale and give them the keys. They don't get the title until you get the check. They cannot do anything with the car without the title.
Sell the car to either the Nissan dealer or the Carmax location, whichever offers the most money. Sign the bill of sale and give them the keys. They don't get the title until you get the check. They cannot do anything with the car without the title.
I also like the Carmax idea. I just purchased a new car. The dealer offered me $5k for my trade in. Carmax offered me $6k. I'll never sneeze at an extra grand...!
I have received a written offer to sell my used car to a local car dealer (used car section of a local Nissan dealer). I'm ok with the price offered and plan to close the deal tomorrow. The only concern I have is they told me it will take 2 - 3 business days before I receive the check. I am uncomfortable about them having possession of my car for those few days. Should I be concerned? Thoughts on this or other related experiences??
Thanks in advance!
Jarrel
Thats how it worked at the store I worked at. And they likely wouldn't take the car without the title. If you get a signed bill of sale from them, there is really nothing to worry about.
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