Seller Checklist - Setting the Right Price Expectations Before the Inspection

In almost all cases, selling a car feels simple until the topic of price enters the conversation. Many car owners walk in with a fixed price in mind. Some arrive with the hope of a good price, while others arrive with emotion. There will be many who will arrive with the screenshots of prices on various online listings. Your car's selling journey works best when your expectations meets thew reality.

When it comes to the inspection, it does not reduce your car’s value, but it is the process that reveals the actual value. Before booking a CARS24 inspection, every seller should understand what really shapes a car’s price. Here, we aim to explain what sellers must expect before the inspection of their car.

What Actually Decides Your Car’s Price

A car’s price is never fixed because of various factors. These factors can be anything from demand fluctuations, the actual condition of the car, perceived condition by the dealers, total kilometres driven, age, fuel type, and more. In addition to the car itself, there are other factors, such as documentation, insurance, service history, accident history, etc., which negatively affect the value of the car.

There are thousands of cars of the same make and model, but each one is unique because all of them receive different maintenance and upkeep, and each of them is used uniquely. Some cars are used for short daily drives, while others are used mostly for occasional highway drives. There will be cars parked in open road while some might be safely parked under a covered parking.

This is where the CARS24 inspection comes to aid the sellers. We help in identifying these differences clearly. Sellers who understand these value drivers avoid disappointment later during the selling process.

Get Initial Price with CARS24’s AI Pricing Engine

CARS24 ensures that you get an initial value of your car before you can book a doorstep inspection. When you enter all the important details about your car, our AI-powered pricing engine does the calculations and gives you a price range for your car. Our car price checker tool platform uses a powerful AI algorithm that is backed by data from more than 10 lakh real used car transactions.

This price acts as a market mirror and lets you understand what your car’s real worth is in the market. Since our pricing system incorporates market trends, city-level demands, and buyer behaviours, you get an accurate base to expect a price.

Do Not Compare With Only Online Listings

When you look at the online listing of cars that reflect your own car model or variant, you are actually seeing the wish price. The price which you get for your old car is called the market price. There is a difference between the market price and the wish price. To successfully run a used car dealership or an online car selling platform, business overhead charges and margin are added to the market price.

Hence, the right price expectation for your car must be built around the initial price of the car, which you get from the AI pricing tool.

Expect the Inspection to Highlight Every Detail

A car inspection is termed because during this process, each and every minute details are recorded. The car inspector checks everything related to the engine, transmission, wheels, tyres, electrical system, suspension system, steering, interior condition, etc. In addition, OBD II tools are used to identify any hidden sensor issues or fault codes through the ECU.

Hence, you must expect that the inspection performed by a trained CARS24 inspector will point out even a small issue with the car. This is done to ensure transparency throughout the car’s journey from the seller to the buyer.

Be Honest About Your Car Before the Inspection

While entering your car’s details in the online used car calculator, you must ensure transparency. If your car has dents, then you must mention them. Declare if you've ever been in an accident. Also, if documents like service records are required, then you must accept the negative impact on the final price.

Therefore, sellers who disclose problems in their cars upfront avoid shocks later after the inspection. Inspection confirms what sellers already understand. The price moves in a predictable way. That makes the selling journey smooth.

Understand How Documents Affect Value

For any new car buyer, complete documents add value to the car, and alos makes it a confident choice. It also makes an attractive choice for buyers. If the documents, like RC, service history, are missing, then dealers will bid lower for the car to protect themselves.

Market Demand Shapes Your Final Offer

The used car market changes every now and then. At present, used SUVs attract the largest number of potential buyers. Automatic cars perform best in large cities. Diesel cars have many buyers in other states with no 10-year diesel ban.

At CARS24, we track what buyers want today and that insight flows into the price discovery of the car. A car with high demand invites more competition, which in turn raises the final value.

When thousands of verified dealers bid for your car, it translates to the best price which the market can offer right now. Hence, always expect a price range for your old car instead of a fixed value.

How CARS24 Protects Your Selling Experience

CARS24 focuses on fairness and transparency with a digital inspection report that explains everything about your car in detail. You can check for the best price through the live bidding system. As a seller, you can accept the offer only when the price feels right. You have the ultimate control when it comes to selling your car.

When expectations meet reality, the selling journey becomes smooth and stress-free. CARS24 exists to make car selling simple and fair. Sellers who arrive prepared always leave satisfied.